Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Great Barrier Island February 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Great Barrier Island](https://expedia.ca/Great-Barrier-Island-Hotels.d1288.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Great Barrier Island](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Great-Barrier-Island.d1288.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Great Barrier Island Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Great-Barrier-Island.d1288.Car-Rental-Guide)[Great Barrier Island Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Great-Barrier-Island.d1288.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Great Barrier Island ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Great Barrier Island Types of activities [Great Barrier Island travel guide](https://expedia.ca/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. Great Barrier Island is in the distance.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1288/e46cdf9e-b2fb-4a65-b2ec-b4b0db553a35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cows graze on a lush green hillside pasture by the sea in New Zealand. The cows are eating grass, and the pasture is fenced. Great Barrier Island is in the distance.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1288/e46cdf9e-b2fb-4a65-b2ec-b4b0db553a35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Magnificent panoramic view of Blind Bay on Great Barrier Island in the evening](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1288/b3c9ee38-bad8-43a4-815d-570b675c22f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Tranquil abandoned Medlands Beach on Great Barrier Island](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1288/888f5970-6897-42a0-86d7-6a429b42eac0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1288/142d3405-815a-4fe3-9938-dc9a864f02fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Great Barrier Island Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Great Barrier Island has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Great Barrier Island is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Great Barrier Island to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Great Barrier Island Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Great Barrier Island. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Great Barrier Island attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Recommended things to do in Great Barrier Island | Number of things to do | 1 | | ------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Auckland Region \| Multi Island Hopper Package Tour](/things-to-do/auckland-region-multi-island-hopper-package-tour.a49761912.activity-details): CA $816 | | Top 5 things to do | [Auckland Region \| Multi Island Hopper Package Tour](/things-to-do/auckland-region-multi-island-hopper-package-tour.a49761912.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | | | With kids | [Auckland Region \| Multi Island Hopper Package Tour](/things-to-do/auckland-region-multi-island-hopper-package-tour.a49761912.activity-details) | ## What to do in Great Barrier Island --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Great Barrier Island #### Windy Canyon Lookout 5/5(1 review) 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.ca/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.ca/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.ca/Mount-Hobson-Great-Barrier-Island.d6111664.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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