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Rotoroa Island

For a unique arts, heritage and conservation day out, visit Rotoroa Island


Nestled among a chain of islets off  Waiheke’s east coast is Rotoroa Island, for 100 years, off limits to all but those going there for alcohol or drug rehabilitation in the care of the Salvation Army.

Now open to the public, this unique island is just a little over an hour from downtown Auckland and combines  a rich social history with beautiful beaches, walking trails, heritage buildings, art, and a state-of-the-art exhibition centre.

Visitors to Rotoroa Island can explore the heart of the old Salvation Army settlement, including the jail, chapel and school house or visit the island’s exhibition centre which details the island’s unique history and conservation programme. Swim or picnic at one of four beautiful sandy beaches, explore walking trails among regenerating bush or stroll to the landmark Chris Booth sculpture on the island’s southern headland.

For more information on Rotoroa, go to www.rotoroa.org.nz




What To Do


  • Visit the chapel, with its 48 steps signifying the process of recovery from addiction;
  • Explore the jail house where unruly or inebriated inmates were incarcerated;
  • See the restored 1860s school house;
  • Visit the exhibition centre and learn about the island’s history;
  • Walk to the island’s cemetery and contemplate views of Ponui Island and Hauraki Gulf;
  • Swim and picnic at one of the island’s four beautiful sandy beaches;
  • Prepare a lunch and cook it at one of the island’s bbqs;
  • Visit the mast from the vessel Tiri II, Radio Hauraki’s pirate radio ship which broadcast from the Gulf and which was eventually decommissioned on the island;
  • Explore walking trails among regenerating native bush;
  • Take your kids fishing from the wharf at Home Bay or try catching a snapper from the rocks of one of the island’s bays;
  • Visit the seven metre high Chris Booth sculpture on the island’s southern headland.


What To Bring


  • Walking shoes, sunblock and a sun hat;
  • Swimming gear and towels;
  • Food and snacks (no food is for sale on the island).

Help Look After the Island


Rotoroa is a predator free island, so dogs are prohibited. A pest eradication programme is ongoing.

Getting There


Bookings are through 360 Discovery Cruises: 0800 360 Discovery (0800 360 3472).





 

Published 29th Apr 2011

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