Note: This walk is from the 2024/2025 Waiheke Walking Festival
FREE THE TREE – Discover and explore Motutapu
09:00 - 16:00 • Thursday 27th March 2025 • 2527b
$199.00 • Presented by Richard Margesson - Free the Tree Limited
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4
Grade
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4 km
Distance
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Loop
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7 hrs
Duration
Start
Matiatia
Finish
Same as start
Overview
Discover and explore Motutapu - a Festival first!
Embark on a captivating journey through the pristine landscapes of Motutapu Island, where nature and history intertwine harmoniously. Begin your exploration by immersing yourself in the remarkable restoration work dedicated to preserving the island’s ecological balance.
As you venture along the winding bush walks, be prepared to encounter a rich tapestry of wildlife, including rare and endangered birds that call this sanctuary home.
Pause to admire the historic Reid Homestead, a testament to the island’s storied past and the lives intertwined with its rugged beauty. Feel the whispers of time as you wander through the well-preserved heritage site, each step a connection to the island’s intricate history.
Bring your own picnic to enjoy.
Price: Includes return ferry shuttle with Auckland Sea Shuttles, a Waiheke Walking Festival $25 Premium Walk Fee and any Koha collected on the day will be donated to Motutapu restoration.
Free the Tree are biosecurity and eco-restorations experts on Waiheke Island and across the inner Hauraki Gulf. Check out freethetree.co.nz for more information.
Walk Features
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Loop
Walk
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Stairs
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Private
Land
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No
Dogs
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Walk
&Talk
Map
Walk Sponsor
Our Sponsors
Every step we take is made possible by the generosity of people. Walk Waiheke is proudly supported by a wonderful community of sponsors, funders and supporters who share our passion for walking, our island and its people.
Presenting Partner
Principal Funders
Major Sponsors
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