Whether you decide to travel by sea, air or take advantage of both options, traveling to the island is enjoyable in it's self and part of the experience. In all cases bookings are essential. Timetables and prices can vary with season and can be weather dependent so always check with the service provider.

Transport on Great Barrier Island
M Newman offers a transport service from the airfield, directly to Seaview Cottage.
Details and pricing will be forwarded to you on confirmation of your booking.

Rental cars are also available.

TRAVELLING BY SEA
Allows you the opportunity to see schools of dolphins and occasionally whales.

Fullers run a boat service to Tryphena during January, the ferry is comfortable and fast, around two hours from Auckland.

Sealink runs a regular service To Tryphena, taking both passengers and vehicles. Takes approximately 4 to 4 1/2 hours.  Bookings are essential. Phone 0800 SEALINK or Email info@subritzky.co.nz

TRAVELING BY AIR
Provides an incredible birds eye view of many of the Hauraki Gulf islands as well as Great Barrier itself. Flying is more expensive, but is faster and not so weather dependant- so if you are just coming for a short break it allows you to maximize your stay.

Great Barrier Airlines provide frequent daily flights to the island. Departure from, Auckland, Northshore, Whangarei and Coromandel airports.  Phone 0800 900 600.

Mountain Air provide frequent daily flights to the island.  Departure from Auckland airport.  Phone 0800 222 123.