Title: Things to Do in Great Barrier Island in 2026 | Expedia.com [Great Barrier Island Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Great-Barrier-Island.dx1288)[Hotels in Great Barrier Island](https://expedia.com/Great-Barrier-Island-Hotels.d1288.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Great Barrier Island](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Great-Barrier-Island.d1288.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Great Barrier Island](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Great-Barrier-Island.d1288.Car-Rental-Guide)[Great Barrier Island Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Great-Barrier-Island.d1288.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Great Barrier Island ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Great Barrier Island Types of activities [Great Barrier Island Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Great-Barrier-Island.dx1288) ![Cows graze on a lush green hillside pasture by the sea in New Zealand. The cows are eating grass, and the pasture is fenced. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Great Barrier Island | Number of things to do | 1 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Auckland Region \| Island Hopper Package Tour (2 Guests Minimum)](/things-to-do/auckland-region-multi-island-hopper-package-tour.a49761912.activity-details): $575 | | Top 5 things to do | [Auckland Region \| Island Hopper Package Tour (2 Guests Minimum)](/things-to-do/auckland-region-multi-island-hopper-package-tour.a49761912.activity-details) | | Under $25 | | | With kids | [Auckland Region \| Island Hopper Package Tour (2 Guests Minimum)](/things-to-do/auckland-region-multi-island-hopper-package-tour.a49761912.activity-details) | ## What to do in Great Barrier Island - For free - With kids ### Free Things to Do in Great Barrier Island Leave your purse in the hotel room. It's easy to have fun in Great Barrier Island without surrendering a penny. **Kaitoki Beach** \- Devour a good book or play some tunes while you're soaking up that vitamin D. **Mount Hobson** \- Get ready for vistas that'll amaze you at this natural wonder. ### Things to Do in Great Barrier Island with Kids There are plenty of fun activities to do with the kids in and near Great Barrier Island. Keep the crew entertained with our [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=1288&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly). --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Great Barrier Island? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Great Barrier Island #### Windy Canyon Lookout 5/5(2 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. [](https://expedia.com/Windy-Canyon-Lookout-Great-Barrier-Island.d553248621526967589.Vacation-Attraction) #### Glenfern Sanctuary Explore the great outdoors at Glenfern Sanctuary, a lovely green space in Port Fitzroy. Wander the beaches or discover the area's hot springs. [](https://expedia.com/Glenfern-Sanctuary-Great-Barrier-Island.d553248621532610968.Vacation-Attraction) #### Mount Hobson Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Hobson during your travels in Great Barrier Island. Wander the parks and beaches while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Mount-Hobson-Great-Barrier-Island.d6111664.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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