Yes, but there's a fee of $10 payable to the guide or at the end of the tour. And also double check that you are not bringing anything you shouldn't onto the island.

Morena, yes you certainly can kayak over to Tiritiri - just check the wind and tides first though I'm sure you are aware of that. Also we ask you to check your kayak for any stowaways - plague skinks, mice and rats. The guided walks go from the wharf at 10:15am Wed to Sunday and are $10 which you can pay in the shop at the end of your walk or you are always free to wander around on your own. Please keep to the tracks, the bush and un-mown grass is for the birds and reptiles! See you on the Island soon I hope.

Yes, you can stay on Tiritiri Matangi Island. The Department of Conservation have a bunkhouse which can be booked through their website. There are 15 beds available but weekends are often busy and difficult to get a bed. We don't run night walks but can certainly give lots of advice on the best places to go and can give you red cellophane for your torch. I hope we'll see you on the Island soon.

Tiritiri is an open sanctuary, you don't have to join a guided group - just take your time enjoying the bush and the bird life and be back at the Wharf by 3:15pm to catch the ferry back to Auckland

I have not visited Kapiti island, cannot comment on this. Love to visit if I have the chance.

You can do your own things as long as you get back to the ferry in time! There are plenty of paths around the island that enable you to freely explore. Yes there are beaches around the island - our favourite spots are around the other side of the island, although these beaches are more stoney than sandy by memory but beautiful spots.

No problem to book an open ticket - these are issued by Fullers 360. Probably best to ring them. 09 367 9111. See you on the Island soon I hope.

Yes, there are water taxis but they are expensive, around $400+. The ferry comes Wednesday to Sunday and every day for the 3 weeks over the Christmas period. Private boats can also come out to Tiritiri we just ask them to check their boats for stowaways - rats, mice, rainbow skinks etc. to keep the Island safe.

Your back pack will be fine

Make sure you take anti nausea pills at least half an hour before you get on the ferry as sometimes the journey is very rough.