Motutapu Outdoor Education Camp

A Charitable Trust providing an Unforgettable Experience

Our passion is outdoor education and experiences.

Whether you’re a school group with intended learning objectives, a corporate group looking to build your team's cohesiveness, or a group of family and friends needing a relaxing break from the hectic city lifestyle, we can cater to your needs to ensure that your stay here with us is unforgettable.

AccommodationWe have accommodation options for everyone. Our Main Camp, Lodge and Cottage all provide you with a unique experience on Motutapu Island for groups of all sizes. — **Accommodation**
We have accommodation options for everyone. Our Main Camp, Lodge and Cottage all provide you with a unique experience on Motutapu Island for groups of all sizes.

ActivitiesWe facilitate both instructor-led and self-led activities in order to take you out of your comfort zone, acquire new skills, and learn about yourself and your peers. — **Activities**
We facilitate both instructor-led and self-led activities in order to take you out of your comfort zone, acquire new skills, and learn about yourself and your peers.

ConservationFollowing the world's largest island pest eradication programme, it's a great place to see native birds including the rare and beautiful tīekē and takahē.' — **Conservation**
Following the world's largest island pest eradication programme, it's a great place to see native birds including the rare and beautiful tīekē and takahē.'

HeritageMotutapu has a rich history. It was intensively settled and cultivated by Maori, hosted Victorian parties of over 10,000 people and was a base in World War II. — **Heritage**
Motutapu has a rich history. It was intensively settled and cultivated by Maori, hosted Victorian parties of over 10,000 people and was a base in World War II.

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Our Mission

"Provide Quality Outdoor Experiential Education Capitalising on the Unique Situation of the Camp"

Every member of the Motutapu Outdoor Education camp team, from the head of the trust board to the seasonal instructors, hold an intrinsic belief in the benefit of outdoor educational experiences in aiding the growth and development of young and old alike. It is a passion and belief in what we do and what the organisation stands for, that drives all of us to ensure our guests depart our shores with memories of a lifetime.

Where is Motutapu Island?

Motutapu Island is located in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf right next to Rangitoto Island.

Motutapu Outdoor Education Camp is located in Administration Bay on Motutapu Island.

Getting Here

Visiting Pest-Free Islands

We are a “Pest-Free Warranted” concession holder on Motutapu Island. This means we have a biosecurity system in place.

Motutapu Island was declared pest-free in 2011. Following this and forest regeneration, native species previously seen on the islands began to arrive on their own.

Biosecurity checklist:

Check your bags for stowaways - rats, mice, argentine ants, or rainbow skinks.
Check your footwear, clothing, and bags are clean from soil and seeds.
Look out for cleaning stations at your departure and arrival pier to clean your gear and footwear.
Check your overnight gear e.g. sleeping bags must be checked for pest stowaways.
Your food must be packed in a rodent-proof/sealed container if you bring any onto the island.

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“Excellence in Outdoor Education. An Unforgettable Location.”

Adjoined by land-bridge to Rangitoto, this pair of islands form a pest-free recreation reserve that not only plays host to thousands of locals and tourists each year, but is home to some of New Zealand’s endangered bird species such as takahē, saddleback (tīekē), and even kiwi.