Walk 10
Moturua Island - By launch
Sunday 13th October
Moturua Island - By launch
Sunday 13th October
Travelling aboard a commercial launch to Moturua Island through the beautiful Bay of Islands. Once at Moturua Island you will disembark for fantastic walking with prolific birdlife, many of the beaches have their own unique archaeological historical perspective. A beach you visit is one of the earliest known landing sites of voyaging Polynesians. Diggings have revealed a collection of artefacts dated back to approximately 1320.
Moturua was host to some early French explorers, a significant farming operation supplying milk to the mainland, a substantial defence battery and barracks, an underground network of bunkers communication and a water reservoir. Enjoy the fantastic birdlife and views.
Sunday 13th October
Assemble HQ: 9.30 am
Return to Russell Wharf: 2 pm (depart Moturua Island at 1.30 pm)
Duration: 30 minutes each way on launch, 3 hours on island
Distance: 5 km walking
Grade: Medium
Maximum Walkers: 20
Category: Family friendly – Children 10 years plus
Cost: $75 (includes guided walk and return trip by launch)
Notes:
1. Please check what is included and the time and length of your walk so you know what you need to bring in terms of food and water. It’s always a good idea to have a card or cash on you as you never know what you might encounter along the way.
2. The Russell Bowling Club is our Walking Weekend HQ, all walks start from there.
