Discover the rare beauty of one of New Zealand’s little-known treasures, Moutohorā (also known as Whale Island), home to some of New Zealand’s most endangered birds and reptiles.
Moutohorā/Whale Island is a pest-free oasis that is home to a number of New Zealand’s rare and endangered plants, birds and reptiles. Keep an eye out for a threatened tūturiwhatu/New Zealand dotterel, boisterous tīeke/North Island saddleback, Tuatara, or kākāriki/red-crowned parakeet as you journey through the regenerated native bush before you dig yourself a soothing geothermal spring pool at Onepū Bay, Moutohorā’s secluded hot water beach. This is your opportunity to see New Zealand’s wildlife as nature intended it and shows what can be achieved when a concentrated effort on conservation is made, managed and protected.
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OPENING TIMES
Business Hours:
7am - 8pm, 7 Days.
Months of Operation: All months of the year
FACILITIES AND FEATURES
Proximity to town:
300m to Whakatane town centre.
Proximity to airport:
11km to Whakatane Airport.
Proximity to bus:
300m to coach terminal.
Weather Considerations:
Weather dependent.
Amenities:
PRICING AND CONDITIONS
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Adult | $149 |
| Child | $64 |
Minimum Age:
6
Activity Duration:
4 hours
Conditions:
Our tours to Moutohorā operate on a variable schedule throughout the year and they are subject to weather and demand. Please visit our website to view live availability. Bookings are essential. Children under the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour.
Cancellation Policy:
Tours are weather dependent and each passenger will be contacted the evening prior to the tour to confirm departure. Tours can be cancelled without penalty up to 6pm on the evening prior to your booked tour.