Can you walk to moturiki Island?
Moturiki Island (also know as Leisure Island) is just a short 500m walk from the best beach at Mount Maunganui in Tauranga. We really enjoyed our short walk from Mount Maunganui’s main beach to the end of Moturiki Island.
How do you get to Moturiki?
There is no direct connection from Fiji to Moturiki. However, you can take the bus to Korovou then take the travel to Moturiki. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Suva to Moturiki via Natovi, Natovi, and Buresala in around 4h 8m.
When did Leisure Island Mount Maunganui close?
Many Bay of Plenty locals still remember this attraction (it closed in 1990), hence Moturiki is often referred to as ‘Leisure Island’.
Who owns motiti Island?
The Wills family, who own some of the southern end of Motiti, certainly aren’t in any hurry to sell up. The family arrived 33 years ago after a long-time landowner sold a large chunk of the island.
What is the history of Mount Maunganui?
Beach settlement, part of Tauranga city, on the sandy expanse between Tauranga Harbour and the Pacific Ocean. It was named after the mountain (252 m) at the harbour entrance. The magnificent stretch of beach attracted the first settlers in the early 1900s. The Mt Maunganui Surf Club was formed in 1914.
Can you land on Motiti Island?
Spectacular Pohutukawa trees along the foreshore and nesting birds can be seen from the boat. Motiti Island is a special place with a mixed population of Maori and European. With respect to the island owners we do not land on the island or encourage taking of marine life.
Can you stay on Motiti Island?
The Wills family run low-key, family-oriented accommodation, with motel-type units and a bunk house that sleeps 16 people. Inflatable boats are available for fishers or divers to hire. Guests must take all their own food and drink.
How did Mount Maunganui get its name?
Mauao is the sacred mountain at the entrance to Tauranga Harbour. Its name, meaning ‘caught in the light of the day’, comes from the legend in which Mauao was once a nameless mountain, spurned in love by the beautiful mountain Pūwhenua.
Who owns Mt Maunganui?
Ownership. On 14 May 2008, New Zealand’s Parliament adopted legislation whereby ownership of Mount Maunganui was transferred from the Crown to the Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngati Ranginui and Ngati Pukenga iwi.
Who lives on Motiti Island?
around 30 permanent
Today, the island has around 30 permanent residents, with a dozen children, most still living close to Karioi.
Who lives on Motiti island?
Can you visit Mayor island?
Visitors are welcome by prior arrangement and are asked to follow a few rules and biosecurity precautions. The island’s natural beauty, pest-free status and unique inhabitants must be protected for all. Continued access to the island depends on persons acting responsibly.