Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Great Barrier Island travel guide

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You're Going to Love Great Barrier Island

Great Barrier Island is a must-see destination in Auckland, New Zealand. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.

Activities & attractions in Great Barrier Island

Roof Top Tent Camping - Transport and Accommodation in 1
Transport•Car Hire

When to visit Great Barrier Island

Great Barrier Island in August
Estimated hotel price
$169
1 night at 3-star hotel
Great Barrier Island in August
Estimated hotel price
$169
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Great Barrier Island

Plane

When flying to Great Barrier Island, you’ll arrive at Great Barrier Island (GBZ), which is located 4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Great Barrier Island is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 88 km from Great Barrier Island. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and North Car Rental, among others, in Auckland.

Plane

When flying to Great Barrier Island, you’ll arrive at Great Barrier Island (GBZ), which is located 4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Great Barrier Island is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 88 km from Great Barrier Island. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and North Car Rental, among others, in Auckland.

Airports near Great Barrier Island

AKLAuckland Intl
WREWhangarei
WTZWhitianga

Airlines serving Great Barrier Island

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,965 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Great Barrier Island

Hiring a car in Great Barrier Island

Expect to pay $2.60 per litre in Great Barrier Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $31.11 and $41.47.

Expect to pay $2.60 per litre in Great Barrier Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $31.11 and $41.47.

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