Great Barrier Island Tour including return flights from Auckland

Location:Auckland, New Zealand
Duration:11 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
TOUR Code:3582UNTAMED

From USD $524.65 View price calendar

Travel to the remote and untamed Great Barrier Island, a short 30-minute flight from Auckland. Walk through graveled tracks and boardwalks, past natural thermal springs and be surrounded by beauty on this day trip from Auckland.

A thirty minute flight by light plane over the sparkling waters of the Hauraki Gulf brings you to majestic Great Barrier Island. After breakfast at a local cafe take an easy half hour walk on tracks and boardwalks past giant Nikau palms and rare native flora and fauna over unique wetlands to the Kaitoke natural thermal springs.

Highlights

Be surrounded by natural beauty on this Great Barrier Island day trip from Auckland
Includes return flights from Auckland to Great Barrier Island
Relax and swim on a pristine deserted beach
Enjoy a picnic lunch
See rare native flora and fauna including the giant Nikau Palms
Climb to the top of Windy Canyon for breathtaking views
Local guide

The adventure continues as you are driven past native bush and rugged peaks to a private homestead, where you can enjoy a relaxed kiwi style picnic lunch. A short drive takes you to a sweeping, often deserted stretch of pristine white sand. There is time here for a swim or a meander along the beach to visit the graves of those drowned in one of New Zealand's worst shipwrecks. Visit the only working cattle and sheep farm on Great Barrier Island, where relics of the past remain. Here the world's largest population of Brown Teal can be found, a friendly little duck on the verge of extinction. At a nearby stream, monster eels come when called and can be fed if you dare!

This unforgettable day is rounded off with a climb to the top of Windy Canyon, a spectacular short walk. The path winds around rocky outcrops and past sheer cliffs coated with rata vines and takes in breathtaking views of the island and beyond.

This unique small group tour operator is a Qualmark Endorsed Visitor Activity and provides expert guided eco-tours in the greater Auckland region - a company delivering a quality product focusing on the natural and cultural heritage of the area. Winner of the New Zealand 2007 Small Tourism Business Operator Award

Schedule Details

Great Barrier Island Tour including return flights from Auckland

Departs:

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Departure Point: Auckland hotels Departure Time:

6:45am

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Duration:

11 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Return details:

Returns to original departure point at approximately 6:15pm

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Additional Information

Inclusions:

Roundtrip flights from Auckland to Great Barrier Island
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Breakfast and picnic lunch
Light refreshments
Local guide
GST (Goods and Services Tax

Exclusions:

Hotel pickup and drop off

Additional Info:

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Moderate level of walking ability required. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and suitable outdoor clothing is required.
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

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