HAURAKI GULF PARADISE MOTUTAPU ISLAND The name Motutapu means ‘sacred’ or ‘sanctuary’ in Maori. The island is covered in flora and fauna, whilst still remnants of counter-bombardment battery and other KAWAU ISLAND defense sites can be found. Reid house can be seen at Home Bay which is representative of the colonial history of the island. Described as a “jewel in the crown of the Hauraki Gulf”. COME AND EXPLORE Kawau Island is rich in history including examples of bygone eras of agriculture, copper mining, a number of private ownerships including Governor Grey and saw a THIS PARADISE WITH US time as a holiday complex. Mansion House is open to the public during visiting hours. Kawauisland.org WAIHEKE ISLAND Waiheke is known as ‘island of wine’, home to a group of winegrowers that create world class wines. We plan to experience some wine tasting or walk to Stony Batter gun emplacement and take in the views of the Hauraki Gulf and the Coromandel. We may visit some of the more less accessible parts of this gorgeous island. TIRITIRI MATANGI Tiritiri Matangi is a wildlife sanctuary. This island is home to a number of threatened and endangered bird and reptile species, including the native Takahe bird and the reptile Tuatara. tiritirimatangi.org.nz Rangitoto is a volcanic island and is well recognized in Auckland City’s skyline. MOTUIHE ISLAND The islands’ unique geological landscape created by an eruption over 600 years ago, rich Maori culture and iconic bach ROTOROA ISLAND settlements that were developed in the 1920’s and 1930’s creates a colourful story. A recreation reserve well known for swimming, white sandy beaches, native bush with Rotoroa Island has an incredible ecological story to tell. This island is owned by the Salvation Army and was used as rangitoto.org opportunity to see tuatara in the wild. Motuihe Restoration is a conservation project run in their alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility. Visit the award partnership between Motuihe Trust and -winning museum , discover the heritage buildings or relax Department of Conservation. Motuihe Island by taking a nature walk to breath in the fresh air amongst ISLINGTON BAY, RANGITOTO ISLAND was used as a quarantine station, internment the native vegetation and hopefully see some wildlife. camp, health camp and part of the naval coastal defense network. www.rotoroa.org.nz.