Getting Here

Great Barrier Island

Easier than you think — and the journey is part of it.

Step 1

Getting to the Island

✈️ By Air  ·  30 min from Auckland

Barrier Air and Sunair fly daily from Auckland Domestic Terminal. Small planes, scenic approach over the Hauraki Gulf. Book ahead in summer.

⛴ By Ferry  ·  4.5 hrs from Auckland

Sealink departs from Wynyard Quarter. You can bring your vehicle. Book early in peak season — it fills up fast.

Step 2

Getting to Medlands Beach

From Claris Airport

  1. Turn left out of the airport onto the main road heading south.
  2. Over the small bridge and up the hill — first view of Medlands from the top.
  3. Down the hill, past the quarry, along the causeway.
  4. Turn right at the MASON ROAD EXIT sign, then right again into Mason Road.
or

From Tryphena Wharf (Ferry)

  1. Head north on the main road past Mulberry Grove, Gooseberry Flat, and Pah Beach.
  2. Past the Stonewall Store and Pah Café on your right, cross the concrete bridge.
  3. Turn right immediately at the hall with the mosaic wall.
  4. Over the hill to Medlands Beach — the view coming down is spectacular.
  5. Take the first left past the little church — Mason Road.
Step 3

Finding Us on Mason Road

  1. About 100m along Mason Road, look for two letterboxes on your left — one green, one mosaic with "No 11" on the front.
  2. Head straight up the steep driveway, past the backpackers on the left and the large pōhutukawa on the right.
RURU HOUSE First driveway on the right
PĪTOKUKU HOUSE Second driveway on the right, follow it around
TREE HOUSE Third driveway on the right, follow the signs

Lost? Give us a call.

The island's small, it happens.

Ian +64 21 0284 4486 Lyn +64 27 585 7535
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