New Motutapu ferry service sets sail

Motutapu Island: visiting the island for day trips is easy.

From City Scene, published on 14 December, 2008

A new ferry service between Auckland city and Motutapu has started just in time for summer so that Aucklanders can visit the island for day trips more easily.

"The council is extremely proud of our Hauraki Gulf islands as places to visit and live," says Councillor Ken Baguley, chairperson of the Transport Committee.

"It is great to see that ferry operators continue to improve access for the people of Auckland."

Fullers Group Ltd operates the weekend and public holiday return service from Auckland's CBD and Devonport to Home Bay, Motutapu.

Attractions on the island include scenic walking tracks, camping facilities at Home Bay, as well as distinctive flora and fauna formed as a result of fallen ash and volcanic debris from Rangitoto's eruption 600 years ago.

Visit www.fullers.co.nz or www.360discovery.co.nz for more information on ferry services to Motutapu and other Hauraki Gulf islands.