Great Barrier Island is located approximately 90km north-east of Auckland. It is New Zealand’s fourth largest island measuring 40km x 20 km wide. Access is either by air or ferry.

It’s the perfect place to go for a completely relaxing holiday. Great Barrier is a unique place where a wide variety of outdoor activities can be enjoyed or you can simply chill out and unwind from the pressures of your usual life.

It is also home to many threatened bird and plant species.

Great Barrier Island is just thirty minutes by air from Auckland but has a totally different atmosphere and feel.

For information on how to get here, see our Directions & Transport page.

For further information on Great Barrier Island and Medlands Beach including attractions and activities try some of the ideas at www.greatbarriernz.com.