Aotea Great Barrier Island

Garden Tour Feast & Auction
2024-11-29 18:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Sunset Waterfront Lodge

Spectacular by Nature - Garden Tour 2024
2024-11-30
In 2024, the Totara, Kauri, Rewa and Nikau Garden Tours will be on Saturday 30th of November.
Bookings have already opened on 1st May 2024.
This is a unique opportunity to view a variety of residential gardens on the Island. The guided tours will enable you to visit charming cottage gardens, to see spectacular coastal panoramas and experience the hidden native flora and birdlife. The ticket includes tour transportation, a scrumptious Morning Tea and a charming Devonshire Afternoon Tea.
The Garden Tour is a major fundraiser for the Great Barrier Island Community Health Trust, enabling it to purchase equipment for use on the Island. The event involves many 100’s of hours of community volunteer time and energy and the participant feedback has been outstanding. It has become a very popular event, national and international celebrities who have participated in the past tours, quote that it is ‘a must-do event’ for every keen adventurous gardener.
A previous special guest Russell Fransham comments,
“Thank you so much for persuading me to come over for the garden tour. I had the most wonderful weekend on the Barrier.. my first time on the island.
The gardens I saw were such a treat, all different and all very personal expressions of their creators’ lives. The passion, creativity and commitment were so inspiring. Its very clear that Great Barrier people know they are part of something very special. I came away feeling so welcomed into island life and so many of the people I met felt like old friends by the time I flew home.
I’m still on a high and I’ll be back for more.”

Stonewall Village Annual Rose Show
2024-12-01 10:00 - 13:00 | Stonewall Village, 82 Blackwell drive, Auckland, 0091, New Zealand
The annual Stonewall Village ROSE SHOW, on Sunday the 1st of December (10am Market Day, 11am Judging) in Tryphena, is lots of fun and a chance to share an island community event.

Stonewall Village Rose Show
2024-12-01 10:00 - 13:00 | Stonewall Village, 82 Blackwell drive, Auckland, 0091, New Zealand
Judging at 11am.

Aotea Bird Count 2024
2024-12-06

Santa Parade & Market
2024-12-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Claris Sports Club, 19 Whangaparapara Road, Claris, Great Barrier Island, New Zealand

New Years Eve: Barrier's Biggest Party - G Star Entertainment at GBI Sports Club
2024-12-31 16:00 - 23:30 | Claris Sports Club, 19 Whangaparapara Road, Claris, Great Barrier Island, New Zealand
Are you ready for BARRIER’S BIGGEST PARTY?
This New Year’s Eve, Claris Club is the ultimate destination!
Join us for an unforgettable night filled with live music, dancing and all the songs you know and love, a thrilling midnight countdown, prizes, and so much more.
LINE UP:

Coopers Run
80K – Party Bangers Band
Special Guests – Annie G & The Isms
Local Support Acts

Secure your tickets today and let’s welcome 2025 in true Barrier style.

House Keeping:

Doors Open from 4PM | Party Starts at 7PM. A ticket is required to enter the venue (pass-outs available)
This is a Family Friendly Event – Parents or legal guardians must accompany all minors in attendance.
Special Liquor License rules apply – Strictly NO BYO alcohol is allowed in the venue/grounds.

By attending this event the ticket holder acknowledges and agrees to G Star Entertainment’s Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy

Drax Project Live - Barrier Social Club with G Star Entertainment
2025-01-18 17:00 | Barrier Social Club
G Star Entertainment presents Drax Project LIVE on Aotea Great Barrier Island!
Just added to their summer tour!
From busking on the streets of Wellington to global superstars, Drax Project are bringing their electric pop-RnB sound to Great Barrier Island for an unforgettable night! Don’t miss their first-ever show at Barrier Social Club as part of their summer tour.
With over half a billion streams and hits like “Catching Feelings” and “Woke Up Late” (both RIAA Gold-certified!), Drax Project have toured with the biggest names—Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabello, and Christina Aguilera—and wowed crowds at the iHeartRadio Festival and Coachella.
Catch them live on January 18 at Barrier Social Club for a high-energy, feel-good show that’ll have you dancing all night!
Tickets on sale now!
NOTE: After clicking “GET TICKETS” you’ll be taken to the child and youth ticketing section.

International Dark Sky Week - Free Stargazing - See details
2025-04-21 00:00 - 2025-04-28 12:00 | Medlands Beach, Oruawharo Bay, 0991, New Zealand
Free community Stargazing at Medlands Beach. 23 April 2025 @ 6:30pm and 7pm. Please message Deb on 027 407 8037 for your 30 min slot.

International Dark Sky Week Free Community Stargazing
2025-04-22 18:30 - 20:30
RESCHEDULED TO TUESDAY 22ND APRIL.

Free community Stargazing at Medlands Beach. Please message Deb on 027 407 8037 for your 30 min slot.

Aotea Great Barrier Environmental Trust AGM
2025-04-23 16:30 - 18:00 | Claris Conference Centre
contact.gbiet@gmail.com

ANZAC Day Services
2025-04-25 12:00 - 14:00 | Tryphena Hall, 1 Medland Road, Great Barrier Island, 0991, New Zealand

Aotea FM Community Radio AGM
2025-05-17 10:30 - 12:00 | Navy Station

Bird Aversion Training - Free
2025-11-02 09:00 - 15:00
Bird Avoidance Training is taking place on Aotea this Weekend on Sunday 2nd November in Okiwi, Okupu, Medlands and Tryphena. Bird Avoidance Training can minimise the threat of dogs injuring or killing native birds. Like people, some dogs learn faster than others…
You can teach an old dog new tricks – but it may take a little longer, so even if your
dog has had training before, we encourage you to put them through again this session.
Details: Sunday 2nd November
9 – 10 AM at Okiwi Airstrip
10.30-11.30 PM at Okupu Beach
12-1.30 PM at Medlands Campground
2 – 3 PM at Sunken Rock Sailing Club, Puriri Bay

Night Market / Santa’s Grotto
2025-12-18 17:00 - 19:30 | Aotea Arts & History Village, 80 Hector Sanderson Road, Claris, 0991
Night Market / Santa’s Grotto @ the Aotea Arts and History Village,
Thursday 18th December 2025 5.00pm to 7.30pm

Aotea Brewing Summer Sessions - Marmalade & Floorplay
2025-12-29 12:00 - 18:30 | Aotea Brewing – The Village, 50A Mason Road, 0991, New Zealand
The Aotea Brewing Summer Sessions are back for another year of tunes, food and drinks amongst the green.
On the 29th December we have two bands to get you moving Tamaki Makaurau based duo Marmalade followed by our own Floorplay.
Tickets via the links below.
http://www.aoteabrewing.co.nz/
OR
https://events.humanitix.com/aotea-summer-sessions
All ages event. Multi day, group and family tickets available.

New Years Eve Picnic
2026-01-02 10:00 - 18:00 | Claris Sports Club, 19 Whangaparapara Road, Claris, Great Barrier Island, New Zealand
The 2026 New Years Eve Picnic!! Fun for all the family, with stalls, food, games, Live Music, water slide & a fantastic charity auction and raffle at Claris Sports Club.
Come and join in for a full day of fun.
A Fundraiser for Aotea Family Support Group which does so much to support our island community.
Hope to see you there.

Aotea Ecology Festival - Te Taiao Connect
2026-03-28 | Claris Conference Centre
Te Taiao Connect – Connecting the People, Land, Sea & Sky of Aotea.
With displays and demonstrations from local conservation groups and a selection of inspiring visiting and local guest speakers. More details to come.
When: Saturday 28th March 2026
Where: Great Barrier Island Sports Club, Claris
On behalf of Aotea Ecology Vision

Bird Aversion Training for Dogs - Free
2026-04-03 08:00 - 17:00
Bird Aversion Training provided by Auckland Council
Friday 3rd April (Easter Friday)
Bird Aversion Training is taking place on Aotea Friday 3rd April (Easter Friday) in Okiwi, Okupu, Medlands and Tryphena. Bird Aversion Training can minimise the threat of dogs injuring or killing native birds. Like people, some dogs learn faster than others…
You can teach an old dog new tricks – but it may take a little longer, so even if your
dog has had training before, we encourage you to put them through again this session.
Details: Sunday 2nd November
9 – 10 AM at Whangapoua Campground
10.30-11.30 PM at Okupu Beach
12-1.00 PM at Medlands Campground
1.30 – 2.30 PM at Sunken Rock Sailing Club, Puriri Bay

Easter Market on Saturday 4th April
2026-04-04 | Claris Sports Club, 19 Whangaparapara Road, Claris, Great Barrier Island, New Zealand
Easter Market at Claris Club on Saturday 4th April.
Market Stalls open from 10am
Stalls & Food available
No Dogs Please

Wharf to Wharf Marathon & Fun Run
2026-10-03 | Kaitoke School
Wharf to Wharf Marathon & Fun Run
Saturday 3 October
Plan your island escape around one of Aotea Great Barrier Island’s most iconic events. The annual Wharf to Wharf Marathon and Fun Run brings together locals and visitors for an unforgettable journey across spectacular coastal roads and forest tracks.
Founded as a fundraiser for Kaitoke School, this much-loved event is often called the “world’s friendliest marathon” — a true celebration of community spirit, resilience and island hospitality.
Make a weekend of it, stay local, and experience Aotea at its very best.
www.wharf2wharf.com
Ticketing site: https://events.humanitix.com/wharf-to-wharf-2026
