Ferry companies offer services from most major wharves in the Auckland area. You can choose to land on Rangitoto or Motutapu Island. "Fullers Ferries" stop at Rangitoto Wharf several times a day, each day of the week. Chartered ferries will deliver you to Islington Bay, Motutapu Is. Most Ferry companies offer substantial fare reductions for school and large groups. Unless you intend including a day tramp of Rangitoto Island (the summit walk is recommended) as part of your itinerary, we recommend chartering a boat to Islington Bay. MOEC staff meet your ferry and transport luggage and food via truck to the camp. There are options for passengers to be transported into the camp if required.
Ferry Information
The walk into camp from Islington Bay takes approx 45mins. Groups may choose
to walk in on the farm track, or to use the farm road.
The walk into camp direct from Rangitoto Wharf (direct) takes approx 2 1/2 hours. For the summit walk, allow 3 1/2 — 5 hours. Take plenty of water and lunch.
Ferry Phone Numbers:
(these are some recommended ferry services)
Fullers Ferries (all group sizes) 367-9121
Kawau Kat (all group sizes) 09 424 5510
Sealink Travel Group (Subritzky's) (vehicles & people) 09 534-5663
Waiheke Shipping (vehicles & people) 09 534 5990
Abalone Cruises (up to 92 people) 420-9661 Felicitare Charters (up to 30 people) 418-2921 Rubens Water Taxis (up to 16 people) 0800 111 616
When booking your
ferry:
State group maximum size
State your luggage requirements
Ask for a group discount, tell them you are coming to the Camp
Ask for options for departure wharf
State which Wharf (Rangitoto or Islington Bay)
Ask what time you must meet to depart
Ask what time you will arrive
Ask if there are any extra charges (i.e. Wharf charges)
Ask for method of payment
Phone MOEC staff and advise of your ferry times and wharf:
Senior Instructor 372-7623 Caretaker 372-7679
