Mātiu / Somes Island
Please note Mātiu/Somes Island is closed until Monday 2nd March due to a power outage.
It will reopen to day visitors from Tuesday 3rd March but will remain closed to overnight visitors until April 2026.
Just a ferry trip from the city, Mātiu/Somes Island is a predator-free sanctuary where history meets nature. Explore scenic trails, discover native birds and tuatara, and take in panoramic harbour views on this unique island escape.
