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After the successful replacement of its 85-year-old wharf, Mātiu/Somes Island has reopened for visitors, in time for the summer season. Mātiu/Somes Island, a pest-free scientific reserve, is home to many native plants, birds, reptiles and invertebrates, including tuatara, kākāriki, little blue penguins and wētā. A scheduled ferry service for day trips runs 7 days a week. Overnight stays will recommence in late January 2025. Learn more and book your trip here: https://bit.ly/3VcVj8GRead More →

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East by West will not be operating services to Mātiu/Somes Island from 19th February 2024 for 6 – 8 months while the wharf is rebuilt. This means our weekday and weekend timetables will change from the 19th February as we will not be stopping at the island. We have not received a date for the island reopening but we will communicate this to everyone as soon as we’re able to. Services will still be running as usual right through to the 18th February so there’s still time to head out to the island over the next few weeks! More information: https://eastbywest.co.nz/matiusomes-island-closureRead More →

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Eastbourne.nz is a website for the Eastern Bays community, residents and visitors. Eastbourne and the bays are a community and village on the eastern side of Wellington Harbour, New Zealand. The website is managed by the Eastbourne Community Board (ECB) which has the responsibility of representing and communicating with the community. It also has a small Community Fund to distribute, and awards the Eastbournes each year to recognise those members of the community that are making valuable contributions. This website is part of a wider communications portfolio which includes: An electronic notice board inside and outside the Eastbourne Library / Community Hub, Email newsletters forRead More →