Island Screens - The Convert
2024-11-25 19:00 - 21:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Barrier Social Club

Local board Ordinary Business Meeting
2024-11-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Claris Conference Centre

Six Inches of Soil - Film Screening - Ōkiwi kura
2024-11-26 19:15 - 21:30 | Okiwi School

Somatic Movement & Mantra Meditation with Eunate
2024-11-28 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-12-05 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-12-12 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-12-19 13:30 - 14:30 | Tryphena Hall, 1 Medland Road, Great Barrier Island, 0991, New Zealand

Hatha Yoga
2024-11-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-12-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-12-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Glenfern Sanctuary, Glenfern Road, Port Fitzroy, Auckland, 0963, New Zealand

Garden Tour Feast & Auction
2024-11-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Sunset Waterfront Lodge

Guided Stargazing Experience with Good Heavens
2024-11-29 21:30 - 23:00, 2024-12-13 21:30 - 23:00 | Medlands Beach, Oruawharo Bay, 0991, New Zealand
Aotea Great Barrier Island is a Dark Sky Sanctuary. This means that our island is protected from the harmful effects of light pollution, forever. Aotea’s skies are exceptionally clear and dark. Without the impact of artificial light, 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?
Experiences are scheduled 2-4 times a week, generally on Tuesdays/Fridays and Sundays, but may be brought forward or postponed if the weather dictates this. Just book in on your preferred date, your first night on the island if possible, and note any additional dates in the comments. The Good Heavens Team is looking forward to taking you stargazing!

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.

Gentle Yoga
2024-12-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-12-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Tryphena Hall, 1 Medland Road, Great Barrier Island, 0991, New Zealand

Island Screens - ABC Surf Movie Night - The Road to Patagonia
2024-12-02 19:00 - 21:30 | Barrier Social Club

Yoga for Presence
2024-12-03 17:30 - 18:30 | Aotea Arts & History Village, 80 Hector Sanderson Road, Claris, 0991

Yoga at Okiwi School
2024-12-03 17:30 - 18:30 | Okiwi School Community Room

Aotea Bird Count 2024
2024-12-06

True Tales of Aotea - Book Launch
2024-12-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Aotea Arts & History Village, 80 Hector Sanderson Road, Claris, 0991

'60 Days of Summer' Launch
2024-12-06 16:00 - 18:00 | Aotea Arts & History Village, 80 Hector Sanderson Road, Claris, 0991

60 Days of Summer Art Exhibition
2024-12-06 16:00 - 2025-02-06 16:00 | Aotea Arts & History Village, 80 Hector Sanderson Road, Claris, 0991
Aotea community of artists come together for the end of year celebrating Summer exhibition.
‘60 Days of Summer’ showcasing the broad range of talent that Aotea has to offer at Aotea Arts & History Village in Claris. Just 2 minutes walk from Claris Airport.
6 Dec – 6 Feb

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

Waiheke’s finest Quartet
2024-12-07 19:00 - 23:30 | The Currach Irish Pub, 78 Blackwell Drive, Great Barrier Island, 0991, New Zealand
The Sirens return with a few extra musicians this time making them a sextet!
Get your dancing shoes ready !

Kiwi Eagles Experience - Hell Freezes Over
2024-12-14 19:00 - 23:00 | The Currach Irish Pub, 78 Blackwell Drive, Great Barrier Island, 0991, New Zealand
The Kiwi Eagles Experience: Hell Freezes Over with Special Guest Creedwater Clearance Rehearsal
Celebrate Christmas with New Zealand’s premier Eagles tribute band, Hell Freezes Over! Known for their powerful four-part harmonies and electric guitar solos, this group of standout Kiwi musicians brings the classic sounds of the Eagles to life.
Join us on Saturday, December 14th, at the Currach for a night filled with timeless hits like “Take It Easy,” “Hotel California,” and “Get Over It.” With special guest Creedwater Clearance Rehearsal, this event promises an incredible evening of music and holiday spirit.
Presented by G Star Entertainment, Hell Freezes Over is always a sell-out show, and tickets are limited—get yours now for a Christmas celebration you won’t forget!

FREE Bird Aversion Dog Training
2024-12-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Various

Yoga at Tryphena Hall
2024-12-18 09:00 - 10:30 | Tryphena Hall, 1 Medland Road, Great Barrier Island, 0991, New Zealand
