Explore D'Urville Island In Your Car, 4WD, AWD, Motorbike...

Bring your vehicle across from French Pass to Kapowai Bay on D'Urville Island.

Take your car or vehicle over to D'Urville Island
  • Bring your 4WD or AWD vehicle and explore D'Urville Island.
  • Drive the 60 plus kilometres of public roads.
  • Take in the stunning views from Native Bush, Rugged Farmland, and Coastal scenery.
  • Explore the beautiful scenic reserve.
  • Bring a tent or your roof top tent to go camping at the DOC campground at Lake Moawhitu - Greville Harbour.
  • Enjoy bush walks or hikes over retired rugged farmland and through native bush. Walk over to Black Reef Beach, or Otu Bay Lookout.
  • Be sure to bring your camera to capture photos of the picturesque D'Urville Island views.
  • Spend time soaking up the sun and swimming at Greville Harbour beach or bring your kayaks or inflatable boat to go for a fish out on the water.
  • Bird watching, the island is possum free so there is an abundant of bird life and bird song to enjoy.
  • Stay at the D'Urville Island Community Hall - Contact Sue Savage for bookings 03 5765170.
  • We cater for all types of vehicles on our barge within 2.2 metre width.
  • Trailers - Maximum width of 2.2 metres wide at the widest point. Vehicle and trailer combined maximum length of 10.5 metres.
  • Email us now about transporting your car to d'Urville Island