Restoring Auckland's Ancient Island Sanctuary

The community restoration effort on Motutapu is without parallel in New Zealand.

Restoring Auckland's Ancient Island Sanctuary

The community restoration effort on Motutapu is without parallel in New Zealand.

Restoring Auckland's Ancient Island Sanctuary

The community restoration effort on Motutapu is without parallel in New Zealand.

Restoring Auckland's Ancient Island Sanctuary

The community restoration effort on Motutapu is without parallel in New Zealand.

The Motutapu Restoration Trust’s work provides opportunities for people of all ages to engage in and be actively involved in conservation through the restoration of Motutapu.

Together with Rangitoto, Motutapu represents an incredible opportunity for ecological restoration close to New Zealand's largest metropolitan centre which contributes significantly to threatened species’ survival in New Zealand. Formed in 1993, the Trust works in an appreciated relationship with the island's Iwi, Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki and the Department of Conservation.

About Motutapu Island

Island flora

Transforming from pasture to native forest

Island fauna

Diverse birds and lizards, thriving post-pest eradication.

Geology

A Jurassic park with 175 million years of history.

History

A richly layered tapestry of change.

Archaeology

One of the earliest Maori settlements in Auckland.

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Diverse birds and lizards, thriving post-pest eradication.

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