ABOUT GREAT BARRIER

Great Barrier Island lies just 90km off the north east coast of New Zealand.  What seems to be a chain of four islands merges into just one when approaching from Auckland with Mt Hirakimata the highest point at 621m.  About 40km long and a maximum 15km in width the island is home to a population of about 600 permanent residents.  There are a number of small settlements on the island from the largest, Tryphena, in the south to Claris in the centre and Port FitzRoy in the north.

Approximately 60% of the island is administered by the Department of Conservation who maintain a network of walking tracks through regenerating native forest.  Great Barrier is home to many native species including the rarest duck in the world, the Brown Teal, the largest and rarest NZ lizard, the Chevron skink as well as black petrels, north island kaka and the NZ dotterel.  The absence of possums has allowed many plants to survive only on Great Barrier.

There is a variety of accommodation available from backpacker to luxury and activities to suit most visitors.  These include white sandy beaches for swimming fishing, snorkeling; mountains to climb by foot or on a mountain bike; fishing, diving harbour tours and golf.

Air Discovery fly between Waiheke Island and Great Barrier Island on an unscheduled basis, 7 days a week from sunrise to sunset from $120 per person. We can also service flights between Great Barrier Island and any other destination (Auckland, Whitianga, Whangarei, Tauranga, etc) - Please enquire.

General Information
Great Barrier Island Visitor Information (Locally operated)
Events Guide and DineOut Guide


Port FitzRoy Information Centre
Telephone (09) 4290 848

Tourism Auckland's Official Great Barrier Island Site
www.greatbarriernz.com

Island Accommodation


Rental Cars
Aotea Car Rentals
www.aoteacarrentals.co.nz


Transport
Mike Newman Transport (Okiwi, Port Fitzroy)
Telephone 021 876 296

Great Barrier Travel
www.greatbarriertravel.co.nz


Accommodation
Island Accommodation


Barrier Bungalow