New Zealand Tour
- Fly to Great Barrier Island from Auckland
- Includes flights, breakfast and picnic lunch
- Full day tour with pectacular and scenic walks around the island
- Time for swimming
- Visit working cattle and sheep farm
Departures
| Depart | 7:15am |
| Frequency | Daily |
| Total Duration | 10 Hours |
| Leaves | Auckland Inner City pick up included. |
| Return To | Auckland Inner City drop off included. |
Booking Confirmation:
- Confirmation E-Voucher will be sent within 24 hours of booking, subject to availability
- E-Voucher contains operator details, times and local contact telephone numbers
- This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of travel
A thirty minute scenic flight by light plane over the sparkling waters of the Auckland's Hauraki Gulf brings you to majestic Great Barrier Island. After breakfast at a local café take an easy half hour walk on gravelled tracks and boardwalks past giant Nikau palms and rare native flora and fauna over unique wetlands to the Kaitoke natural thermal springs.
The adventure continues as we drive past native bush and rugged peaks to a private farm where there is a sweeping, often deserted stretch of pristine white sand beach. There is time for a swim or a meander along the beach to visit the graves of those drowned in one of New Zealand’s worst shipwrecks.
On this farm 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!
We then stop at a scenic location where we have a relaxed kiwi style picnic lunch.
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.
The flight back returns you to Auckland Airport at 5.30pm
- In winter months we advise dressing warmly - jackets and warm clothes recommended
- This specialised small group tour is designed to give you an intimate and memorable experience of the wilderness without any impact on the environment and wildlife. It is led by an experienced guide with extensive knowledge of native flora and fauna and an awareness for client and environmental safety.
- Moderate level of walking ability required
- Comfortable walking shoes and suitable outdoor clothing required.
- Subject to weather conditions for flight
- Tour in conjunction with Mountain Air
- Child age is under 12 years.
