Rotoroa Island is a stunning place to visit for a day, and an even better place to come for a weekend. Rotoroa Island, off Waiheke Island’s east coast, was off-limits to the public for over a century as New Zealand’s first and longest running alcohol and drug addiction treatment centre. Spend a night or a week discovering the breathtaking landscapes, exploring the beautiful native forests and encountering the precious wildlife. Millie and Andrew, the rangers working on the island were so lovely and very helpful. Southern Loop Track Rotoroa island is the perfect relaxing getaway to be amongst nature, including native bush, birds and stunning beaches.

We stayed in the Oranga house which was perfect for the 6 of us. Rotoroa Island is just over an hour by ferry from downtown Auckland in the Hauraki Gulf. Rotoroa island is the perfect relaxing getaway to be amongst nature, including native bush, birds and stunning beaches.

We stayed in the Oranga house which was perfect for the 6 of us. Walk among the regenerating native forest, with plenty of wildlife, lookout points and beaches along the way. Come and see the endangered species in the wild - and learn about the mission to save them. With a network of walking tracks, Rotoroa Island is easy to traverse in a day. Bring your walking shoes to explore the island’s network of trails and lookout points, or simply relax with a swim at one of four beautiful beaches. Millie and Andrew, the rangers working on the island were so lovely and very helpful. Walk to the South Tower Lookout, with options to stop at beautiful beaches and the famous Chris Booth sculpture. Rotoroa Island is a unique arts, heritage and conservation island.