Great Barrier Island Tour

This trip is now full- please contact me if you would like to go on the waiting list

Monday 9th March

Leaving around midday to fly to Great Barrier Island. Luggage Allowance is 20kg per person plus 7kg hand luggage. The flight is 40 minutes one way. We will fly into Claris Airport then we will pick up a van which I'll rent for the time we are on the island. We will be flying Barrier Air.

Accommodation: Great Barrier Lodge (3 nights), Glenfern Sanctuary (2 nights)

Wednesday 11th March

Today we are booked on the Sundancer Coastal Cruise which leaves at 9am from Whangaparapara Wharf. You will need warm clothing/towel/togs - lunch will be provided.

Friday 13th March

Today we will be enjoying our surroundings with a talk about the Sanctuary then a loop walk which takes you to a large kauri.

Investment: $2400

Includes return flights to Great Barrier Island, shared accommodation, transport to and from Auckland Airport, Sundancer Coastal Cruise, Bee Tour, half day guided tour of island, and transport

Tuesday 10th March

As we are in Whangaparapara area we will enjoy the walks in the area. We will walk to the Hot Springs which is 1 hour walking on a well maintained track and is flat and easy. Take your togs with you today to enjoy a soak in the hot pools. In the afternoon I will organise a tour of some parts of the island and learn about the history.

Thursday 12th March

Today we will pack and travel to Port Fitzroy which is towards the top of the island to Glenfern Sanctuary which will be our home for the next two nights. We will be staying in Fitzroy House (Homestead) and the cottage which was built in 1901 and is one of the oldest homesteads remaining on Great Barrier Island. There are many walks from the homestead to enjoy. One of them will take you down to a bay for a swim or kayak. We will be off the grid so enjoy the birds and bush that surrounds you. We are fully self-contained so we will be taking food with us. You will need to bring your own breakfast & lunch requirements.

Please note: There is only a general store with fresh fruit, veges, milk, bread and wine, beers, and spirits etc. Remember we are 90 kms out to sea...so expect to pay a little more for fuel, food and drinks.