Activities at Urupukapuka Island

Urupukapuka Island is a great place for relaxing, fishing, snorkelling, sea-kayaking, swimming and all types of water sports. Otehei Bay has an open-air restaurant.

You can base yourself at Urupukapuka to explore the surrounding islands.

Visit the Project Island Song centre in Otehei Bay to learn more about island restoration and how you can help keep the island rat-free.

ExploreNZ provides a cultural and historic experience of the island with their local guides.

You can learn more about the historic heritage of Urupukapuka from information panels around the island or by taking the Urupukapuka Island Archaeological Walk.




Weather

Weather for Bay of Islands area - Northland rural forecast

NZ weather

Maps

New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres

Learn more

Learn more about driving on the Beach - NRC website
Get involved in CoastCare - NRC website

Stop the spread of didymo

Check, Clean, Dry all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.

Safety

Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

Tips for driving on unsealed roads

Contacts

Bay of Islands Area Office
Phone: +64 9 407 0300
Email: bayofislandsbooking@doc.govt.nz
Full office details
Conservation for prosperity. Tiakina te taiao, kia puawai