09 October 2026
Mainly fine, some cloud late morning and afternoon. Easterlies for a time afternoon and early evening.
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Motuora Island walks
Motuora is a small island with walks of up to two hours. Walk to the northern end of the island or to Still Bay, a perfect place for a picnic.
Distance
5 km
Walking time
1 - 2 hr return
Difficulty
Easy
Dogs
Not allowed
Wheelchair access
Not marked friendly
Current status
Alerts and track conditions
Motuora Island tree works 21 October
Motuora Campsite partial closure
Weather outlook
Auckland forecast
Issued 9 Oct 2026, 3:39 am
10 October 2026
Cloudy, but becoming fine for a time in the afternoon and evening. Northeasterlies developing in the morning.
11 October 2026
A few showers. Northerlies, turning westerly in the morning.
12 October 2026
Showers becoming isolated with longer fine breaks in the morning. Westerlies, dying out in the morning.
13 October 2026
Mostly cloudy, with isolated showers. Light winds.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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About Motuora Island walks
Northern Loop Track Time: 2 hr return Starting in Home Bay, this track leads you to the northern end of the island through open paddocks gradually being replanted with native species. Stop on the way for great views over the Hauraki Gulf. The track curves around and returns along the clifftop rejoining the track on top of the slope in above Home Bay. Still Bay Track Time: 1 hr return Head up the hill from Home Bay, past some concrete water tanks and down to the idyllic Still Bay. This bay is protected from most northerly and westerly weather and is a lovely place for a picnic lunch. Macrocarpa Bay Track Time: 1.5 hr return Follow the Still Bay Track to the water tanks then continue southwards. Pass the turn off to the lookout before descending through bush to Macrocarpa Bay. From there the track follows the beach back to Home Bay. The beach section may not be passable in spring high tides.
Getting there for Motuora Island walks
You can get to the island by: private boat water taxi, or kayak
Dog access for Motuora Island walks
No dogs.
Before you walk Motuora Island walks
Track information, access and weather can change. Confirm current alerts and land-manager information close to departure, tell someone your plans, and carry equipment appropriate for the route and conditions.