Overnight on Matiu-Somes (in 2026)

Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 12:00 am to Sun, 24 May, 2026 at 05:00 am UTC+12:00

Petone Queens Whrf, Petone, Lower Hutt 5012, New Zealand | Lower Hutt

Celia Wade-Brown
Publisher/HostCelia Wade-Brown
Overnight on Matiu-Somes (in 2026)
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Paddle from Petone Wharf, explore Matiu and Mākaro Islands, stay in basic accommodation on the island.
See tuatara, geckos and penguins overnight.
Non-paddling partners can come by ferry (or we can if weather is poor)
Bring 2 x lunch, dinner, breakfast and snacks. We can sort milk, tea, coffee together.
Put it in your diary and we will confirm attendance (on receipt of $40 to WSKN bank account) nearer the date. There are a mix of single and double bunks and four bedrooms total. Max numbers apparently 12. Bring your own sleeping bag and pillow.
https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/wellington-kapiti/places/matiu-somes-island/things-to-do/education-house/
There are about three East by West ferries from Queens Wharf or Days Bay every Saturday and Sunday. We can confirm this detail nearer the time.
NB This was the first Saturday night it was available! Cost will be $40 pp with any surplus going to WSKN.
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