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Things to see in Great Barrier Island (New Zealand): 16 places and when to go
Great Barrier Island is a town in New Zealand, and this site lists 16 places in and around it, mainly Nature (10), Beaches (3), Hiking (2). The best known are Mount Hobson, Awana Bay and Harataonga. The best time to come is October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 14 h 28 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 33. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- New Zealand · -36.269, 175.4876
- Places
- 16 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (10) · Beaches (3) · Hiking (2) · Mountains (1) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- October to April.
- Also possible
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- AKL Auckland, 104 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Hobson, at 627 m.
What to see in Great Barrier Island
The places in and around Great Barrier Island, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Mount HobsonMountain on Great Barrier Island, New Zealand11 km
- Awana BayBight in New Zealand6.6 km
- HarataongaBight in New Zealand12 km
- Kaitoke BeachBeach in New Zealand2.9 km
- Medlands BeachBeach in New Zealand967 m
- Palmers BeachBeach in New Zealand4.8 km
- Tryphena HarbourBay in New Zealand5.0 km
- Whangaparapara HarbourBay in New Zealand8.5 km
- Copper Mine BayBay in New Zealand8.1 km
- Kiwiriki BayBay in New Zealand14 km
- Mangati BayBay in New Zealand10 km
- Wairahi BayBay in New Zealand15 km
- Whangawahia BayBay in New Zealand12 km
- Aotea Brewing CoBrewery4 m
- Kaiaraara HutHiking14 km
- Mt Heale HutHiking11 km
When to go to Great Barrier Island
The best time to visit Great Barrier Island is October to April; also possible: May to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time14:13
- FebBest time13:20
- MarBest time12:17
- AprBest time11:04
- MayPossible10:04
- JunPossible9:33
- JulPossible9:46
- AugPossible10:37
- SepPossible11:47
- OctBest time12:57
- NovBest time13:58
- DecBest time14:28
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 28 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 33. In January, 16 of the 16 places are at their best.
When to go to New Zealand in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Great Barrier Island
The nearest main airport is Auckland International Airport (AKL, Auckland), 104 km as the crow flies. How to get around New Zealand (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Coromandel15 places53 km
- Waiheke Island39 places69 km
- Silverdale19 places83 km
- North Shore, New Zealand21 places86 km
- Wellsford10 places87 km
- Auckland227 places91 km
And all of New Zealand, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Great Barrier Island?
The best known: Mount Hobson, Awana Bay, Harataonga, Kaitoke Beach, Medlands Beach. In all, 16 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Great Barrier Island?
October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 14 h 28 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 33.
How do you get to Great Barrier Island?
The nearest main airport is Auckland International Airport (AKL), 104 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Great Barrier Island as the destination and these 16 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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