Mōtītī Island Island
Small Bay of Plenty island with Māori community
Offshore island in the Bay of Plenty reachable by boat or light aircraft; draws anglers, divers and visitors interested in rural island communities and coastal scenery.
Mōtītī Island at a Glance#
Address: Mōtītī Island (Bay of Plenty), New Zealand
How to Get to Mōtītī Island#
Regular or charter boat services run from Maketu and other Bay of Plenty ports. Check local operators for schedules and landing permissions; private charters are common for visitors without direct family links to the island.
Tips for Visiting Mōtītī Island#
- Respect private property - Motītī is home to a small community and some areas are private.
- Boat transfers run from Maketu and Ōpōtiki; confirm schedules in advance.
- Bring insect repellent in summer; parts of the island can be mosquito-prone.
Best Time to Visit Mōtītī Island#
Summer offers the most reliable boat services and beach weather; plan transfers in advance.
Weather & Climate near Mōtītī Island#
Temperate climate with mild summers (peaking in February) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 6°C to 23°C. Abundant rainfall (1413 mm/year), wettest in June.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 15° - 23° | 19° | 74 mm | - | - | 5.7 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 15° - 23° | 19° | 93 mm | - | - | 5.2 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 14° - 22° | 18° | 139 mm | - | - | 5.2 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 11° - 20° | 16° | 100 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 9° - 17° | 13° | 105 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 7° - 15° | 11° | 174 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 6° - 14° | 10° | 126 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 7° - 15° | 11° | 137 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 8° - 16° | 12° | 139 mm | - | - | 5.4 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 10° - 17° | 14° | 112 mm | - | - | 5.8 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 12° - 19° | 15° | 99 mm | - | - | 5.9 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 13° - 21° | 17° | 115 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |