A popular family camping area near the sheltered waters of Port Fitzroy, with easy access to many of the island’s walking tracks. Camp in a sheltered bay amongst beautiful pohutukawa trees. Campsite serviced 1 December to end of February. A wharf, shop, fuel depot and post office are nearby. Access: Narrow gravel roads. Fees: Adult (18+ years): $10 per night Read more…
At the end of the road from the aerodrome. General Practitioners Ph; 09 4290 356 98 Hector Sanderson Rd, Claris In case of emergency dial 111 Read more…
Nurses Cottage – Rural Nurse Ph: 09 4290 047 In case of emergency dial 111 Read more…
The public toilets at Awana are located 20 metres down from the southern entrance to Awana Beach. Read more…
The Awana Campground is situated on the Awana estuary at the northern end of Awana Beach and is surrounded by farmland and dunes. Just 300m south of one of Great Barrier Island’s most popular surf breaks. Surf, swim and sea kayak. Explore historic sites. Endangered bird species: pateke (brown teal), New Zealand dotterel, oyster catcher and banded rail. Do not Read more…
The Barrier Social Club is open Wednesday, Friday, Saturday from 4.00pm Bar and Grill Pool Tables, Darts, Table Tennis Tennis Court Available for Functions Visitors and New Members Welcome Ph: 09 4290 421 barriersocial@gmail.com 21 Medland Rd, Tryphena Also serves as the Civil Defence building & St John’s Ambulance base. Read more…
The Claris Aerodrome is up a small lane directly opposite the Auckland City Council buildings on Hector Sanderson Rd. Read more…
The public toilets at Claris Aerodrome are located inside the main building and can be accessed from outside the building also. Read more…
The playgrounds in Claris are adjacent to the Aotea Health Medical Centre. Read more…
The Public Toilets in Claris are opposite the Claris Commercial Centre. Read more…
The public telephone in Claris is outside the Auckland Council Buildings, opposite the Health Centre and Playground. Read more…
In all emergencies dial 111 Great Barrier Volunteer Rural Fire Force There are several fire stations around the island, all manned by volunteers. Read more…
Whangaparapara RD, Claris Full Bar Facilities, Pool Table Restaurant Tennis Court and Sports Field Conference Facilities Venue Hire Open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 4.00pm (Summer hours differ slightly) New Members Welcome Ph: 09 4290 260 clarisclub@xtra.co.nz Read more…
These playgrounds are located next to the tennis courts on the GBI Sports and Social Club grounds, Whangaparapara Rd. Read more…
The playgrounds at Gooseberry Flat are located at the southern end of Gooseberry Flat Beach. Read more…
Visitors Welcome Club Hire Available Pioneer Park, Whangaparapara Rd, Claris Ph: 09 4290 420 or 09 4290 861 Read more…
A scenic and sheltered campground close to Harataonga Beach for snorkeling and swimming, and the Harataonga coastal walkway. Situated between two streams overlooking Overtons Beach, with shelter under mature trees. Surrounded by farmland and bush. Facilities and services Campsite serviced 1 December to end of February. Picnic shelter available. Access: Narrow gravel roads. Fees: Adult (18+ years): $10 per night Read more…
Vehicle access is allowed on the southern end of Medlands Beach for boat launching. Four wheel drive required unless you want to get stuck in the sand on an incoming tide :) Read more…
The public toilets at Medlands Beach are located at the car park as you head towards the beach. Read more…
This campsite is set back from Medlands Beach amongst mature trees. The estuary is safe for swimming and the beach is popular for surfing. Surrounded by a mix of farmland, holiday homes and sand dunes, the campsite is sheltered and overlooks a tidal stream. Campsite serviced 1 December to end of February. Shop and cafe approximately 4km north, and also Read more…
On Sandhills Rd to the right as you head south towards the Medlands Camping Area. 2 gas barbecues, tables, playgound, basketball court, bike track and toilets. Plenty of shade underneath young Pohutukawa trees. Short 5 minute walk to Medlands Beach via boardwalk opposite. Read more…
A gas barbecue and tables are provided at the Medlands Recreation Reserve. The reserve also has public toilets, a playground and concrete area for bikes, skating etc… Read more…
These playgrounds are part of the Medlands Recreation Reserve. There is also a gas barbecue, tables, public toilets and concrete area for basketball, bikes, skating etc… Read more…
The public toilets here are located on the reserve to the left as you walk down. The reserve also has barbecues, tables, a playground and concrete area for bikes, skating etc… Read more…
The barbecues at Mulberry Grove are located next to the whare (fale), next door to Mulberry Grove School, across the road from Mulberry Grove Store. Read more…
The public toilets at Mulberry Grove are located in the Rangitawhiri Reserve, across the road from the shop in Mulberry Grove Rd. Read more…
Mulberry Grove Reserve is next to the shop at Mulberry Grove, with mature pohutukawa for shade and views over Tryphena Harbour. Read more…
The Okiwi Airfield is located opposite the Okiwi Recreation Reserve on Aotea Road. Read more…
The public toilets at Okiwi Airfield are to the left as you come into the terminal. Read more…
There are 2 entrances to Okiwi Park, one on Aotea Rd next to Okiwi School, the other 500m down Mabey Rd. Barbecues and tables provided. Read more…
The barbecues at Okiwi Park are located in the middle of the reserve. Read more…
The Okiwi Recreation Reserve reserve is across the road from the Okiwi Airfield on Aotea Rd. Read more…
In all emergencies dial 111 For all other enquiries: Ph: 09 4290 343 Fax: 09 4290 029 Read more…
This boat ramp is located opposite Port Fitzroy Wharf at the end of the car park. Read more…
The Port Fitzroy Landing Reserve is on the left just before you reach the shop on Aotea Rd. It is the location for the annual Port Fitzroy Family Fun Festival offering families a great alcohol-free alternative to the Mussel fest that runs on the same day at the Port Fitzroy Boat Club. Read more…
The Public Telephone in Port Fitzroy is outside the store on Aotea Rd. Read more…
The public toilets at Port Fitzroy are located across the road and up the small hill from the Information Centre. Read more…
The boat ramp at Port Fitzroy Wharf is located to the left of the wharf. Read more…
The Cattle Ramp at Puriri Bay is an all tide boat ramp with some parking adjacent. Read more…
High tide boat ramp suitable for dinghies & small trailer sailors. Read more…
The Rangitawhiri Reserve is across the road from the shop at Mulberry Grove Rd. The community library is on this site with public toilets right next door. Read more…
In all emergencies dial 111 The ambulance service is on call via Aotea Health – Ph: 09 4290 356 Read more…
The Green Campsite is a small campsite on the sheltered and scenic waters of Whangaparapara Harbour. This is a walk-in or boat-in campsite. Set amongst remains of timber milling, kauri logging and whaling history, The Green is the smallest DOC campground on the island. North of here is the entry to the track network and Forest Road (closed to vehicles), Read more…
The boat ramp at Tryphena is a high tide ramp suitable for most shallow drafted vessels. Read more…
This is a steep ramp usable in most tide situations except dead low tide for some vessels. Four wheel drive recommended due to the steep grade. Read more…
The public telephone in Tryphena is located at the bottom of Blackwell Drive, outside the shopping complex. Read more…
The public toilets in Tryphena are located on the walkway to Pa Beach, opposite Blackwell Drive. Read more…
As you walk off Tryphena Wharf the toilets are 20m to the left in the first car park. Read more…
The boat ramp in Whangaparapara is adjacent to the wharf and is usable in all tide conditions Read more…
The public telephone in Whangaparapara is on the right directly adjacent to the wharf. Read more…