The island is approx. 40 kilometres long &15 kilometres wide and provides protection to the Hauraki Gulf - hence its name - Great Barrier Island is one of the most tranquil, unspoilt places you will ever find. Its golden beaches, crystal clear waters and vast native forests are home to relatively few people. Nature, in all its rugged beauty, is king here.
"Redquarters" & her crew will take you there.
We will overnight in secluded bays, wake up to bird song & spend the days cruising, kayaking, fishing, snorkeling, beach & bush track walking - you could visit hot springs & a historic kauri dam - you will see birds galore and with a bit of luck, be visited by dolphins & penguins. We might just see whales, manta rays, sunfish, sharks or even spot a marlin ... or you can just sit back & relax and let it all slide by ...
"Redquarters" & her crew will take you there.
We will overnight in secluded bays, wake up to bird song & spend the days cruising, kayaking, fishing, snorkeling, beach & bush track walking - you could visit hot springs & a historic kauri dam - you will see birds galore and with a bit of luck, be visited by dolphins & penguins. We might just see whales, manta rays, sunfish, sharks or even spot a marlin ... or you can just sit back & relax and let it all slide by ...
Great Barrier Island (Aotea) is at the edge of the Hauraki Gulf, 90 kilometres from the heart of New Zealand’s largest city, Auckland.
Experience Great Barrier Island on "Redquarters"
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To keep prices at a level affordable by all, our trips are run on a self serve basis. You will need to bring & cook your own food and provide your own bedding. The ship has a full sized galley, huge chiller & freezer capacity, heaps of fresh water for drinking & showers and std household type toilets. There are 4 x 3 berth cabins and a 14 berth bunkroom all with comfortable full sized mattresses.
Trips usually run from Friday evening, boarding at the Auckland Viaduct & steaming to the island overnight, returning Sunday evening but other options can be arranged.
Generally a minimum of 20 people are required per trip - less can be carried by special arrangement with the skipper.
For more information, bookings etc. phone skipper Red on 027 272 9617
anytime, anyday, anywhere
Great Barrier Island is isolated and thats what makes it such a unique destination - however weather conditions can result in delays and/or cancellations - Safety & common sense must prevail so all timetables and sailings are subject to change or cancellation, due to weather, marine or operational requirements. For current information call 027 272 9617.
Trips usually run from Friday evening, boarding at the Auckland Viaduct & steaming to the island overnight, returning Sunday evening but other options can be arranged.
Generally a minimum of 20 people are required per trip - less can be carried by special arrangement with the skipper.
For more information, bookings etc. phone skipper Red on 027 272 9617
anytime, anyday, anywhere
Great Barrier Island is isolated and thats what makes it such a unique destination - however weather conditions can result in delays and/or cancellations - Safety & common sense must prevail so all timetables and sailings are subject to change or cancellation, due to weather, marine or operational requirements. For current information call 027 272 9617.
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PLEASE NOTE: Safety & commen sense must prevail so all timetables and vessels are subject to change or cancellation due to weather, marine or operational requirements. For current information call 027 272 9617.
