Here’s all my walks on Great Barrier Island when I went for a two week holiday

After 5 hours (motor) sailing on a friend’s yacht, it was awesome to arrive at Great Barrier Island for the first time. I was spending the whole of Christmas and New Year’s sailing from one bay to the next.

The weather was excellent enough for me to get out and concur some great walks and hikes. Apparently, it can be a bit rainy on Great Barrier Island, so plan to visit in the summer for the best walking.

If you’re not lucky enough to have a friend with a yacht you can of course arrive on Great Barrier by ferry or fly there. 

Check the ferry to Great Barrier Island costs and times here

Check flights with Barrier Air to Great Barrier Island from Auckland – costs and times here

List of all walks on Great Barrier Island

Start of the Bridle Track at Port Fitzroy on Great Barrier Island by Sandra from Freewalks.nz New Zealand (1)

Bridle Track

3 January 2023 Auckland Region Great Barrier Island Hauraki Gulf North Island
The Bridle Track is a 1km one way, easy walk from Port Fitzroy on Great Barrier Island. It took me around 13 mins to walk. ...
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Sandra at Sunset Rock Lookout on the Glenfern Loop Track at Port Fitzroy on Great Barrier Island by Sandra from Freewalks.nz New Zealand

Glenfern Loop Track Walk

5 January 2023 Auckland Region Great Barrier Island Hauraki Gulf North Island
Starting in the Glenfern Sanctuary, this walk is a 2.6km loop walk on Great Barrier Island. It took me 1 hour to complete including stops ...
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Beach landing at the start of the Motu Kaikoura Track or Man O War Passagewalk on Great Barrier Island by Sandra from Freewalks.nz New Zealand

Motu Kaikoura Track

27 December 2022 Auckland Region Great Barrier Island Hauraki Gulf North Island
The Motu Kaikoura Track is a 4km one way, medium walk on Great Barrier Island. It took me around 2 hours to walk there and ...
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Excellent views from the summit of Mt Hobson on Great Barrier Island by Sandra from Freewalks.nz New Zealand

Mt Hobson Summit Walk

4 January 2023 Auckland Region Great Barrier Island Hauraki Gulf North Island
Starting in Kaiarara Bay to Mt Hobson Summit is a 15.5km loop walk on Great Barrier Island. It took me 5 hours to complete including ...
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Sandra enjoying the views on the Oneura Bay (Red Cliff Cove). Castle Peak Summit Loop Track on Great Barrier Island by Sandra from Freewalks.nz New Zealand

Oneura Bay (Red Cliff Cove) Castle Peak Summit Loop Track

5 January 2023 Auckland Region Great Barrier Island Hauraki Gulf North Island
Starting in Red Cliff Cove the Castle Peak Summit is a 5km loop walk on Great Barrier Island. It took me 1.15 hours to walk ...
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Google Reviews about Great Barrier Island

Accommodation on Great Barrier Island