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
As an isolated island in the Hauraki Gulf, many pests present on the mainland have not been able to establish themselves here. Some of the flora and fauna that are extinct on the mainland has been able to survive on … Read More
You’ll find fresh island grown fruit and vegetables, the southern hemisphere’s most remote boutique gin distillery producing award winning gin, zero-waste solar powered microbreweries plus an abundance of manuka and bush honey products all produced on our beautiful island. All … Read More
People visit and live on Aotea/Great Barrier Island to connect with and immerse themselves in nature. The natural world is part of everyday life here. Our locals and community groups work hard to conserve our island sanctuary, and we have … Read More