Rotoroa Island

Support the Army’s work—explore the Hauraki Gulf’s newest day-trip destination.

For a unique arts, heritage and conservation day out, visit Rotoroa Island in Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf—just a 75-minute ferry trip from downtown Auckland.

History

Rotoroa Island was used by The Salvation Army as an alcohol and drug addiction treatment centre until 2005. Thanks to a generous donation, this gem of a location was opened to the public as a Conservation Estate in February 2011. The island is accessible by private boat or ferry. It is administered by the Rotoroa Island Trust of which The Salvation Army is the sole beneficiary. That Trust has prepaid the 99 year lease to The Salvation Army. Your support of the Trust indirectly supports the work of The Salvation Army.

Walking tracks give visitors opportunity to enjoy the island’s natural beauty and beaches, with over 200,000 native trees recently planted. The Visitor Information Centre tells the story of the island’s natural history, its Maori and early European occupation, and The Salvation Army’s work to transform lives damaged by alcohol and drug addiction.

Rotoroa Island is a special place—an island apart.

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Go to rotoroa.org.nz