The Tui Cottage - Great Barrier Island (NZ)
Travel and Transport
Ways of getting to the Island
Map courtesy of NZ Tourism Online Ltd
Great Barrier Island (Aotea) is 90 kms north east of Auckland. Travel to the island can be by sea or air.
It is imperative that you book well in advance of your trip.
Ferry: Sealink
Fullers - only on long weekends, school holidays and peak seasons
Air: FlyMySky
Other: The GBI Information Office has more links and information
Island Map: The Great Barrier Island Directory
Transport on the Island
Transport available on the island is varied and includes bikes, buses, shuttle services, taxis,
rental cars, vans and 4WDs. Please ensure that you book well in advance of your trip. It is best that you
visit the GBI Information Office for up to date information.
Visitors from Tihoi await their flight on a 10 seater Britten Norman Islander - Claris Airfield
The new Airport Terminal at Claris which was open for use February 2011
