Motuora Island walks
DOC track · Auckland
Motuora Island walks is a 3.2 km DOC walk in Auckland with 66 m of climbing and a high point of 65 m.

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.
Track stats
| Distance | 3.2 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 - 2 hr return |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 66 m |
| Elevation loss | 75 m |
| Highest point | 65 m |
| Lowest point | 8 m |
| Region | Auckland |
| Start | -36.50057, 174.80049 |
| End | -36.51208, 174.78680 |
Distance, elevation and the profile are worked out by TrailTreks from DOC's track line and the LINZ 8 m elevation model, from the start marker on the map. Time and difficulty are DOC's.
Elevation profile
Campsites near the track
- Motuora Island Campsite (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Motuora Island walks GPX file (DOC's full track line with elevations) for your GPS or mapping app.
Alerts and conditions
Check current alerts on DOC before you go: tracks close for slips, floods, fire risk and pest control. The DOC page also has access, facilities and safety information.
Nearby DOC tracks
- Puhoi to Remiger Road Track (13.6 km away)
- Waterfall Track (14.3 km away)
- Tiritiri Matangi Island walks (14.5 km away)
- Ōkura Bush Walkway (17.0 km away)
- Dome Forest car park to Govan Wilson Rd, Matakana (22.6 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Motuora Island walks in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.