Top Things to do in Great Barrier Island
Top Restaurants in Great Barrier Island
The 10 Best Things to do in Great Barrier Island, North Island
Discover the best top things to do in Great Barrier Island, New Zealand including Go Great Barrier Island - Day Tours, Glenfern Sanctuary, Hooked on Barrier, Medlands Beach, Star Treks, Motubikes, Bikes On Barrier, Aotea Track, Good Heavens, Paddles & Saddles.
Restaurants in Great Barrier Island
1. Go Great Barrier Island - Day Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 71 reviews
Your one-stop shop for visitor information, fantastic island tours, bush walks and coastal cruises. Our all inclusive tour packages provide you with the best travel deals, fantastic accommodation and activity options... We are Great Barrier Islands tour specialists! Give our friendly team a call.... We're here to help.
2. Glenfern Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By NZDebNZ - Auckland, New Zealand
We had an amazing afternoon wondering around Glenfern. We were literally the only people there that afternoon. We walked up the bush track to the Kauri swing bridge, then across to Sunset Rock for an outstanding view of Port Fitzroy, then down the 4 wheel drive track. The native born life was abundant and singing away in the trees. Amazingly it was free to visit Glenfern. We left a donation in their visitors centre :-)
3. Hooked on Barrier
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 34 reviews
Our fishing and sightseeing charters are your key to the breathtaking views and pristine waters around Great Barrier Island on the edge of the Hauraki Gulf. Our 38ft charter vessel is comfortable, family friendly and specifically set up for day charters.
4. Medlands Beach
5. Star Treks
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Locally Guided Treks and Dark Sky Adventures, Aotea - Great Barrier Island, New Zealand Join Star Treks for a memorable, unique adventure. Local guides lead you on an intimate journey on one of our thoughtfully crafted daylight or twilight treks. Be entertained by our island’s past and present, characters and stories. Engage with enthusiastic locals living off grid on this remote island paradise.
6. Motubikes
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 22 reviews
Life's about the journey - Hire an environmentally friendly solar charged electric motorbike and explore Aotea/Great Barrier Island! The Motubikes (‘Motu’ translates from te Reo Maori as ‘island’) concept is centered around being a very low environmental impact business offering a fun and exciting alternate means of travel around one of NZ’s most stunning natural environments.
7. Bikes On Barrier
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
8. Aotea Track
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
Always check the website for changes that might affect your trip. See website for the price of accommodation on this track.
Reviewed By Rain464
I did a variation of the Aotea Track at the end of May 2020. Stayed at the Great Barrier Lodge (highly recommended) at the start and end of the track. I highly recommend bringing along your hiking poles. It was pretty wet when I went, but it is pretty slippery clay so probably good to have them any time of the year. Entered near Green Campsite and did the Whitey Track (lots of ups and downs). Then joined the Forest Road towards Port Fitzroy. Turned off onto the South Fork Track. There had been a lot of rainfall when I went and I had to walk across the river about 7 times getting my boots nice and wet. So if you want to keep your feet dry do not go this way! The markers are a bit hard to find when you are walking in the river. Took about two hours as stated to get to Mt Heale Hut (I used to be pretty fast). Total time on the track walking about 6 hours. Great views at Mt Heale Hut. Propane burners provided but NO stove for heat. Nice new hut. On the second day walked down to the hot springs which were fab and then out to the road where I successfully hitch hiked back to the lodge. Great trip! Will do it again!
9. Good Heavens
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 116 reviews
Great Barrier Island is one of only ten IDA Dark Sky Sanctuaries in the world. One of the darkest places in the world, guaranteed! Our night sky is amazingly dark as our light pollution is minimal. If you have never seen a sky without light pollution, you will be amazed by the clarity and the brightness of our stars, and the sparkle of the Milky Way. One of our enthusiastic Good Heavens guides is looking forward to taking you on a stargazing experience through this marvelous dark sky in a stunning island location. Having a private tour at your accommodation is another alternative. Use the naked eye, our dark-sky binoculars and an 8" telescope to take in the magic of the universe. Marvel at the brightest stars in the darkest sky and listen to their stories. The Good Heavens team are looking forward to meeting you under the Milky Way on Great Barrier Island, New Zealand.
10. Paddles & Saddles
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Gear hire on Great Barrier Island. We rent out Stand Up Paddleboards, Kayaks, Fishing Kayaks and gear, Electric Bikes and 50cc Scooters. Hire gear from us and fully immerse yourselves in all Great Barrier Island has to offer
