Great Barrier Island Travel Guide

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A coastal landscape with a cow grazing, green fields, and a mountainous backdrop.
A coastal landscape with a bay, green hills, and a rugged coastline.
A sandy beach with a prominent rocky outcrop covered in trees.
A coastal landscape with green hills, a beach, and distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, clear blue waters, and green hills in the background.
“The Yard Master” Schooner Bay

“The Yard Master” Schooner Bay

Great Barrier Island Auckland Region
Stay at this holiday home in Great Barrier Island. Enjoy patios, an in-room coffee maker and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Blind Bay and Medlands Beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
"Great venue and welcoming host"

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

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“The Yard Master” Schooner Bay
Medlands Beach Bach Great Barrier Island

Medlands Beach Bach Great Barrier Island

Great Barrier Island Auckland
Stay at this holiday home in Great Barrier Island. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and balconies. Popular attractions Medlands Beach and Kaitoki Beach are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
The perfect bach
"This was my second time at this property and it was just as good if not better because it starts to feel like home. Sheltered from a very windy new year of weather, sunny and the outdoor shower is brilliant. Thank you!"

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2025

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Medlands Beach Bach Great Barrier Island
The Lazy Sailor - slow living retreat

The Lazy Sailor - slow living retreat

Great Barrier Island / Aotea Auckland
Stay at this holiday home in Great Barrier Island. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Blind Bay and Kaitoki Beach are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Ashleigh was a brilliant host. Each communication she had with us was quick, thoughtful, warm and spot on for what we needed. She is one of the best hosts we have encountered. The house has superb views of the bay and was well position to safely ride out a major storm event we got caught up in. We ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

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The Lazy Sailor - slow living retreat
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
“The Yard Master” Schooner Bay

“The Yard Master” Schooner Bay

Great Barrier Island Auckland Region
Stay at this holiday home in Great Barrier Island. Enjoy patios, an in-room coffee maker and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Blind Bay and Medlands Beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
"Great venue and welcoming host"

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

“The Yard Master” Schooner Bay
Medlands Beach Bach Great Barrier Island

Medlands Beach Bach Great Barrier Island

Great Barrier Island Auckland
Stay at this holiday home in Great Barrier Island. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and balconies. Popular attractions Medlands Beach and Kaitoki Beach are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
The perfect bach
"This was my second time at this property and it was just as good if not better because it starts to feel like home. Sheltered from a very windy new year of weather, sunny and the outdoor shower is brilliant. Thank you!"

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2025

Medlands Beach Bach Great Barrier Island
The Lazy Sailor - slow living retreat

The Lazy Sailor - slow living retreat

Great Barrier Island / Aotea Auckland
Stay at this holiday home in Great Barrier Island. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Blind Bay and Kaitoki Beach are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Ashleigh was a brilliant host. Each communication she had with us was quick, thoughtful, warm and spot on for what we needed. She is one of the best hosts we have encountered. The house has superb views of the bay and was well position to safely ride out a major storm event we got caught up in. We ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

The Lazy Sailor - slow living retreat
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Stay near popular Great Barrier Island attractions

Windy Canyon Lookout

10.0/10 (4 reviews)
Find out about the history of Great Barrier Island when you spend time at Windy Canyon Lookout. Stroll along the beaches or discover the area's hot springs.
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A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, clear blue waters, and green hills in the background.

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