The Aotea Conservation Park on Great Barrier Island/Aotea spreads over more than 12,000 hectares and offers multiple walking tracks for novice and experienced walkers. It's the perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts and families.
Discover beautiful beaches, a wide variety of native birds and animals as well as the famous Kaitoke Hot Springs.
Take an easy 30 minute scenic flight, or a daily ferry to this island, rich with Māori heritage and numerous archaeological sites.
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Great Barrier Island lies 100 km northeast of downtown Auckland on the outer edge of the Hauraki Gulf.
Several companies service the island by sea and air. Taxis and car rentals are available on the island. At peak holiday times, buses run unscheduled trips to all campsites on the island from Shoal Bay Wharf, Tryphena Harbour.
Find authorised transport operators to this island.
DOC staff are on 24 hour duty at Great Barrier campsites during the peak holiday period.
Rules for the Hauraki Gulf Maritime Park
- Fires and portable barbeques are not allowed.
- Take your rubbish with you – there are no rubbish bins.
- Some activities such as weddings need a permit.
- No camping.
These are part of the Hauraki Gulf Maritime Park by-laws. Read the full by-laws.
All drone use must be authorised by DOC
You must have a permit to fly a drone on public conservation land.
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