Moturua Island Track
Track category
Walking track
Time:
2.5 hr
Distance:
4.6 km loop
Description
Moturua Island
This track skirts Moturua Island, and you can join the track at any of the main beaches. You will walk through grassed open areas and enjoy the cooling reprieve of passing underneath a tree canopy.
Crossing ridges, the track descends to four, very different beaches, ranging from soft sand to pebble. Along the track you may hear North Island Robin or see New Zealand Dotterel on the beaches, so please remain on the track at all times.
10,000 Steps Northland
This track equates to approximately 4,667 steps.
Getting there
Moturua Island Scenic Reserve is situated in the central Bay of Islands. This loop track can be accessed from four of the main bays situated around the 136 ha island. The four main bays, Otupoho, Waipao, Mangahawea and Waiwhapuku all offer safe anchorage for visitors.
Activities
Diving and snorkelling
Water skiing.
Plan and prepare
Be aware of the cliffs and steep bluffs along this track.
No dogs due to risks to wildlife.
Before travelling to Moturua Island, find out how you can help keep the island pest-free in the island visit information pack.
Guides and commercial tourism providers