Beaches
Come find you
Visit Great Barrier Island
Wild beaches, deep bush, and an island east of Auckland that still moves at its own pace.
Plan your itinerary
Heart the moments you want. We’ll build your trip around them.
Add as many experiences as you like, then lock in travel, dates, and where you’ll stay.
On the water
Sightseeing boat trips with morning tea and lunch onboard
Bush
Walks through native flora and fauna
Hot pools
Natural hot pools deep in the bush
Night
Dark-sky nights over the island
Walks
From short bush walks to days on the trail — birds, bush, and quiet
Market
Farmers market mornings — island produce and local craft
Fishing
Experience an unforgettable day fishing and take home some great stories
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Galleries, carving, pottery, gin
Meet the people making things on the island — then take something home from Get Something Great.
Explore
East coast sand that goes on for days
Medlands, Kaitoke, Awana — long beaches, proper surf, and room to disappear for an afternoon.
ExploreTracks through regenerating forest
From gentle harbour trails to ridge lines with views that stop conversation.
ExploreFrom polished beach houses and quiet lodges to humble kiwi baches and simple campgrounds — find a stay that matches how you want the island to feel.
Find your perfect pause
Places to Stay
Stories of the island
Great Barrier’s colonial history is vivid — including the world’s first airmail by pigeon. Alongside it: living Māori culture, makers in sheds and studios, and birdlife in the canopy. Each a thread, not the whole cloth.
Explore the stories
Plan your Great Barrier escape
Flights and ferry from Auckland put you on island time fast. Pick a stay, shape a few days around surf or bush, and leave room for nothing planned.
Shop
Get Something Great
Wood carving, pottery, kombucha, island gin, and gallery pieces from Barrier makers — live from Supabase, Stripe next.
