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Matiu-Somes Island Overnighter- PENGUINS HOPEFULLY

7 - 8 June 2026

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Sunday, 7 June 2026 at 1:30 pm to Monday, 8 June 2026 at 2:00 pm

Organisers: Hazel Murray, Lucy Thorburn

CONSERVATION BASED TRIP TO EXPLORE WIDLIFE INCLUDING PENGUINS ON MATIU-SOMES ISLAND

We will be booking Te Whare Mata Uraura hut for the the night of the 7th of June

It's a fully serviced hut/house with a kitchen, flushing toilet, hot water and electricity, perfect for an assesment week getaway. 

We will make group food:

- Dinner is Burgers and Chips (Falafel burgers for vegetarians)

-Breakfast is porridge 

Cost breakdown:

- food is $8 per person 

- The hut is $23 per person (sleeps 12)

 

 

 

 

DONT BOOK FERRY YET - (07/06/2026) I'm waiting to hear back about a group discount for travel to the island

https://eastbywest.co.nz/ferry-services/matiu-somes-island/. 

$31.00

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