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With no mains water, it’s up to each household to capture and store their own water. This means collecting water from the roof, from bores or from springs in the hills, and storing it in tanks. This is different from … Read More

We all produce waste. It’s only when we are confronted with dealing with it that we start to understand the scale of the problem. On Aotea, we think a bit more about waste than the average destination. Aotea is on … Read More

Humming Generators As you venture across our island, beyond the sound of waves crashing, birds chirping and bees buzzing, you might just hear the distant hum of a generator. Back in the day, households and businesses had to rely on … Read More

We’ll be honest – there is a lot of modern conveniences you won’t find on Aotea, which you might find in other destinations. But once you’ve got your head around this, you’ll realise this is a humbling part of your … Read More

Book Early  – Our island gets busy. Please book your flights, ferry, car, shuttle and accommodation in advance. Contact the visitor centre for help 09 4290 033 – info@dgbi.co.nz Buy Local, be sustainable – Our island stores have an abundance … Read More

Port FitzRoy is the largest natural harbour within the Hauraki Gulf and Aotea/Great Barrier Island is a boaties paradise. You can find the 2021 Auckland Marine Services Directory here. Essential information for boaties visiting Great Barrier Island Water – Available … Read More

Discover Aotea’s Arts & Heritage

Land, sea and skies. The moment you arrive on Aotea/Great Barrier Island you’ll undoubtedly feel more connected to nature. The island offers visitors the chance to disconnect from fast modern life, reconnect with themselves, others and nature. If you’d like … Read More

Aotea is home to an abundance of natural skincare and health care products sourced from our environment and made on the island by local entrepreneurs. One of the by-products of our honey industry is beeswax, and this resource is used … Read More