Welcome to Aotea, Great Barrier Island
Getting to & From AOtea, Great Barrier Island
Barrier Air
For shorter weekend stays its a good idea to take a flight from Auckland with Barrier Air and hire a car on the island. The flight from Auckland, either from the domestic terminal in Manukau or from the North Shore is just a quick 30 minute journey on a 6-12 seater plane. On a clear day views stretch from the Coromandel all the way up to the Bay of Islands.
Sealink
By Sealink ferry, the crossing from Auckland is a relaxing 4 and a half hours, docking at Tryphena wharf 7 days a week in the summer and 3 days in the winter. The ferry is able to transport passengers, freight and vehicles. You’ll likely spot dolphins playing in the bow wake of the boat and whales on the horizon. There is something magical about arriving by boat to the island, the feeling of a true ocean voyage to discover our paradise.
Island Avaiation
Since 2013 Island Aviation started, our team set out with a mission to not just share our love of Hauraki Gulf with locals and visitors alike, but to also contribute to looking after it. The places we connect are naturally isolated as many are island based, so supporting local schools, hospitals, hospices, community groups and search & rescue operations is our way of giving back to the communities that we are privileged to serve.
Rental Cars
If you are planning to drive, please note that the roads on Great Barrier Island are shared by bikes and pedestrians – all our roads are single lane and we expect increased traffic due to the event.
Please be aware this weekend is busy for the Great Barrier, and you should book early to secure a vehicle.
🚘 Claris Rental Cars: Call Orla on 021 174 1537
🚘Aotea Car Rentals: gbbuses@xtra.co.nz
🚘Medlands Rentals: https://medlandsrentals.co.nz/
🚘Shoal Bay Estate: https://www.shoalbay.co.nz/
🚘Airport Rentals: 09-4290417
