Electric Motorbike Hire, Great Barrier Island

Hire an environmentally friendly solar charged offroad moped to explore Great Barrier Island! Hourly or day (24hr) hire options.

Whangaparapara Historic Trek, Great Barrier Island

Fascinating history trek, taking you to historic sites of the timber trade, mining and whaling in Whangaparapara. Discover remnants of these trades in the forest. With a cup of tea on board his houseboat, hear tales from local historian Tony.

Great Barrier Island Claris Airport, Great Barrier Island

Fly between Auckland Airport and Great Barrier Island several times a day, every day of the year. Charter us when departing Auckland for rural experiences and lodges. Our 4 Britten Norman Islander aircraft have two engines, 10 window seats for photos

Trillium Lodge, Great Barrier Island

We provide luxury guest Bed and Breakfast accommodation in a unique substantial house constructed with Larch logs. Situated in a secluded setting on 12 acres with majestic views of Tryphena and Coromandel

Good Heavens Group Stargazing Experience, Great Barrier Island

In the Dark Sky Sanctuary of Great Barrier Island Good Heavens’ experienced stargazers will guide you through its stars and planets, sharing astronomical knowledge and mythical stories and the joy of one of the darkest skies imaginable.

XSPOT, Great Barrier Island

This truly excellent self-contained apartment provides sweeping panoramic views over the Hauraki Gulf. It is part of a comfortable eco-house which is mainly run on solar power, wind power and wood. A unheated swimming pool forms part of the complex.
Auckland Mayor Phill Goff cuts a cake to celebrate the launch of Great Barrier Island's dark sky sanctuary

Stars shine bright in Great Barrier Island’s dark sky

Community celebrates island’s new International Dark Sky Sanctuary status. Hundreds turned out from the Great Barrier Island community to celebrate the island’s new international Dark Sky Sanctuary status on Saturday. Great Barrier Island, located around 90 kilometres north-east of central...

Published: 20 AUG 2017

Great Barrier Island Escape 4 day Hiking Tour, Great Barrier Island

Trek amongst pristine golden beaches, crystal-clear waters, prolific birdlife, volcanic mountains and native forests, while taking time to soak up the Island’s unique laid-back lifestyle. Just a 30 minute flight from Auckland!
Great Barrier awarded rare international dark sky sanctuary status

Great Barrier awarded rare international dark sky sanctuary status

Great Barrier Island, located 100 kilometres north-east of central Auckland, has become the first island in the world to be designated an International Dark Sky Sanctuary in a bid to protect its night skies for present and future generations. The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA)...

Published: 23 JUN 2017

Barrier Bungalow, Great Barrier Island

A 2 bedroom self-contained bungalow at Kaitoke. Walk out the front door and you are just a couple of minutes away from a beautiful white sandy beach.