Private Kiwi Spotting Encounter and Sea Kayak Motuora Island

Experience a VIP private adventure to Motuora Island, sea kayaking through the Hauraki Gulf before exploring the island at dusk in search of wild kiwi. Discover Māori history, conservation and native wildlife with your private guide.

Experience an unforgettable private adventure to Motuora Island with Social Nature Movement’s VIP Private Kiwi Spotting Encounter. Your experience can begin with convenient pickup from the Auckland Sky Tower, or you can meet your private guide onsite at Sullivans Bay. From there, embark on a guided sea kayak journey across the beautiful waters of the Hauraki Gulf, taking in Auckland’s stunning coastal and volcanic island landscapes before arriving at Motuora.

Once on the island, explore this remarkable sanctuary with your private guide and discover its Māori and European history, ecological restoration and thriving native wildlife. As daylight fades, venture into the regenerating native forest in search of the North Island brown kiwi. With a private guide and flexible pace, you’ll l...