Interior View of Great Barrier Island

Great Barrier Island

Island

👍👍 A 25 minute flight from Auckland airport, Great Barrier Island is like the land that time forgot. Gorgeous beaches with no one else on them, bush tracks all to yourself, friendly people and time just moved more slowly. Give yourself time to explore, rent a car for a day, pack some good walking shoes...


Address

Auckland 0991, New Zealand

Rating on Google Maps

4.90
(221139 reviews)

Visitor Reviews


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  • 5/5 Carl F. 5 years ago on Google
    A 25 minute flight from Auckland airport, Great Barrier Island is like the land that time forgot. Gorgeous beaches with no one else on them, bush tracks all to yourself, friendly people and time just moved more slowly. Give yourself time to explore, rent a car for a day, pack some good walking shoes.... And try the local food and beer - it's magic!
    16 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Deb J. 6 years ago on Google
    A lovely visit. Highly recommend. Need a vehicle though. Food is very expensive take what you can. Restaurants can run out of food at the end of the day. Best pies at the cafe in Tryphena.... full of filling! Great little Irish pub and good charter fishing! We stayed with Michael at the Oasis.
    14 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bryan and Ruth P. 3 years ago on Google
    Fabulous place place for a laid back relaxing holiday. My Fat Puku was a great cafe with wonderful food, the Irish Pub was well worth a visit and the thermal pool in the bush was amazing. For walker's and trampers, a mecca.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Benjiman L. 7 years ago on Google
    Great walking. Great swimming. Great fishing. This is a wonderful holiday destination with picture perfect scenery, a 3 day walking track, clear water and great fishing. Something for everyone to enjoy. I recommend the hot springs before you leave on your last day.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Colleen C. 2 years ago on Google
    Peaceful quiet beautiful atmosphere
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sandra D. 5 years ago on Google
    A network of tracks across the island for a wide variety of hiking ability. Mt Hobson the highest point giving 365 degree views. Many tramline tracks from the former Kauri Industry. Beautiful beaches.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Laksh G. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the most amazing places in the world. Very lucky I got to experience what true dark skys can offer. Sharing Startrail video here

  • 5/5 Arif K. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent place for a day out


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