Rotoroa Island 2023

Retreats
11-15 February (SOLD OUT)
Short & Long Swims

​11-15 March (Selling now)
Short Swims & Long Swims

​Events
12 March, Rotoroa 1 Day Event
Full Rotoroa (7km) / Half Rotoroa (2.5km)
Following the very successful inaugural tour of Rotoroa Island in February we have secured three bookings for the summer of 2022, the first week in February is SOLD OUT and the other two weeks are selling fast. The Rotoroa Island Tour is suitable for swimmers and non-swimmers alike, there is a lot to see and experience on the island for a peaceful and rejuvenating getaway. The swims, as is all other activities are optional and complimentary. 

Accommodation
Deluxe Queen Room (Bedding, linen and towels provided) 
Twin and Single Rooms (Bedding, linen and towels provided, limited) 
Superintendents Bunkhouse (bring your sleeping bag)
Homes
Serenity House (Deluxe home & bunkhouse)
Oranga Holiday home (3 deluxe bedrooms)
Mahoe Holiday home (4 deluxe bedrooms)
Superintendent’s house (HQ, Dining, bunkhouse) 

Activities
Guided Walk
Native bird sanctuary 
Swim and relaxation at one of four beautiful Bays 
Guided Ocean Swims 
Yoga is available on selected tours

Schedule 
Saturday, Arrive & Swim 
Sunday, Yoga, O Swims in the morning and afternoon 
Monday, Yoga, 2 O Swims, Guided Tour 
Tuesday, Guided Tour, O Swim, Yoga 
Wednesday, O Swim in the morning before departure 

Cost
For the four nights stay costs are as follows: 
Deluxe Single Room $1,550 single 
Deluxe Queen/Double $1,780 (one person)
Deluxe Bunkhouse $1300 pp
Bunk shared $1200 pp

Inclusions
All tour activities
All meals catered (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Morning and afternoon tea) 
Ferry transport to and from Auckland 
​4 nights accommodation

Cost breakdown per person
Tour fee $550 
Catering all meals $300 
Transport $125 
​Accommodation 4 nights
Queen room $750
Single deluxe $650
Twin deluxe $350 pp 
Bunk deluxe $320 pp
Bunk bed $200

Payment 
Secure your spot $500 deposit 
Final payment due 60 days before your event date

Refund policy
Tour fee, 50% refundable 30 days cancellation 
COVID19 changes, fully refundable 

​COVID19 - Under Red 
There is no change to the Tour, the event is on. 
All visitors to Rotoroa Island must be vaccinated.
My Vaccine Pass is required

Ocean Swims Menu for each tour
Short Swims
Ladies Bay to Cable Bay 2km
Cable Bay to Mai Mai Bay 1.5km 
Mai Mai Bay to Home Bay 1.5km
Ladies Bay to Home Bay 2.5km 
Pakatoa Island return, 2.5km 
Ponui Island return 2.4km 
Long Swims 
Tarahiki Island return 7km
Waiheke Island return 6km 
Around Rotoroa 6km 
Around Pakatoa Swim 6.5km

Whatever your distance, there will be a swim for you each day. The swims will be rotated to match weather conditions on the day. There are safe swimming zones for every situation on Rotoroa Island. 

Last minute availability - Sometimes, we may have a late cancellation or request for someone else to take the tour spot. You can always ask if there is a place available.

Mai Mai Bay to Home Bay, Waiheke Island in the backdrop 
Travel to Rotoroa 
Departs Downtown Auckland (2022 Fullers schedule TBA)
Return Ferry on Wednesday departs 11.30 am. This is a private booking, we disembark at Okahu Bay at 12:30 pm. 

Training 
You must be fit and able to participate in the ocean swims. New ocean swimmers are welcome to the tour to participate in selected short swims and / or the swim clinic. 


The Accommodation - there are three Homes fully supplied with linen and towels,
​The Superintendents House offers shared bunk rooms.