Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Great Barrier Island February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Great Barrier Island Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Great-Barrier-Island.dx1288)[Hotels in Great Barrier Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Great-Barrier-Island-Hotels.d1288.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Great Barrier Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Great-Barrier-Island.d1288.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Great Barrier Island Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Great-Barrier-Island.d1288.Car-Hire-Guide)[Great Barrier Island Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Great-Barrier-Island.d1288.Holidays-City-Breaks) # 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.co.uk/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 to experience the best that Great Barrier Island has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Great Barrier Island, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/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 \| Multi Island Hopper Package Tour](/things-to-do/auckland-region-multi-island-hopper-package-tour.a49761912.activity-details): £438 | | 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 --- ### Popular places to visit #### Windy Canyon Lookout 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.co.uk/Windy-Canyon-Lookout-Great-Barrier-Island.d553248621526967589.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.co.uk/Glenfern-Sanctuary-Great-Barrier-Island.d553248621532610968.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.co.uk/Mount-Hobson-Great-Barrier-Island.d6111664.Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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