Volunteer Morning at Medlands Community Garden
2025-05-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-23 10:00 - 12:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Medlands Community Garden

Guided Stargazing Experience with Good Heavens
2025-05-02 19:30 - 21:00 | Medlands Beach, Oruawharo Bay, 0991, New Zealand
Aotea Great Barrier Island is a Dark Sky Sanctuary. This means that our skies are exceptionally clear and dark. The island is widely considered as one of the best places in the Southern Hemisphere to view the night sky. It’s the perfect place to embark on a stargazing adventure!
To get the most out of your time under the stars consider a stargazing experience with small local business Good Heavens. They provide guided stargazing experiences – on top of a sand dune. Here, the team provide moon chairs and blankets, so that you can lean back in comfort and wonder… Is there a better place to appreciate our place in the universe?
Picture yourself, nestled under a blanket while you gaze up and are whisked away on a journey through our solar system and beyond. Good Heavens’ guides are your celestial companions, treating you to captivating tales and mind-blowing facts about the night sky. They’ll share the enchanting stories our ancestors used to make sense of this wondrous world above. And they’ll even treat you to a hot chocolate, to still increase your stellar bliss.
There are experiences 2-4 times a week, so have a look at their website and see if they coincide with your island stay. If not, send them an email and they may be able to book in an experience for you, especially if you book long in advance or if you have a group of 4 or more. Also, book in for your first night on the island, so that you have a few nights up your sleeve in case the weather isn’t suitable for stargazing on your first night. Clear skies!

Tai Chi with Viv
2025-05-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Claris Conference Centre
Everyone Welcome. Koha.

Gentle Yoga
2025-05-05 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-05-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Tryphena Hall, 1 Medland Road, Great Barrier Island, 0991, New Zealand

Island Screens Movie Night - "Eric Ravilious" Documentary
2025-05-05 19:15 - 21:00 | Barrier Social Club
Come & enjoy a night out at Barrier Social Club
Monday is movie night
Entry is $10 / $15 cash on the door.
ALL WELCOME – SUPPORT LOCAL
Come early for yummy meals from 5.30pm
Posters on local noticeboards have the film details
Or follow us on FB: gbiislandscreens

Yoga at Okiwi kura
2025-05-06 17:30 - 19:00 | Okiwi School

Yoga with Linda Power
2025-05-07 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-05-14 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-05-21 09:00 - 10:30 | Tryphena Hall, 1 Medland Road, Great Barrier Island, 0991, New Zealand

Yoga with Linda Power
2025-05-07 13:00 - 14:30 | Claris Conference Centre

Somatic Movement & Mantra Meditation with Eunate
2025-05-08 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-05-15 13:30 - 14:30 | Tryphena Hall, 1 Medland Road, Great Barrier Island, 0991, New Zealand

Jam night at the Currach
2025-05-08 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-05-22 18:00 - 23:30 | The Currach Irish Pub, 78 Blackwell Drive, Great Barrier Island, 0991, New Zealand

Yoga with Linda
2025-05-14 13:00 - 14:30 | Claris Conference Centre

Growers & Makers Market
2025-05-17 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-31 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-05 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Claris Conference Centre

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

Stargazing with Good Heavens
2025-11-09 21:00 - 22:30, 2025-11-23 21:30 - 23:00 | Medlands Beach, Oruawharo Bay, 0991, New Zealand
Did you know that Aotea Great Barrier is a Dark Sky Sanctuary? It is a fantastic place for stargazing!

The Good Heavens team offer seaside group stargazing experiences. Passionate and local Good Heavens guides will illuminate you on the magical display above and share astronomical facts and stellar stories. They bring a telescope, binoculars and good cheer. So lean back comfortably in a moon chair to look up and see the thousands of stars visible in a Dark Sky Sanctuary.

Other dates and private experiences available.
Cost: $65 child/$130 adult
Location is Medlands Beach, exact location tbc upon booking.
More info: https://goodheavens.co.nz/

Weighted Weaves Exhibition
2025-11-21 16:00 - 2025-12-17 17:00 | Aotea Arts & History Village, 80 Hector Sanderson Road, Claris, 0991
Weighted Weaves Exhibition @ the Aotea Arts and History Village. Opening 21st November 4pm – 6.00pm on until 17th December

Sunday Market – Meet your Maker
2025-11-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Claris Conference Centre
Come join us for this fantastic Sunday market – come meet your maker!
