Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Getting Around
Most roads are narrow and windy but even small hire cars can handle the unsealed sec-
tions. Many of the accommodation places will pick you up from the airport or wharf if no-
tified in advance.
Aotea Car Rentals
( 0800 426 832;
www.aoteacarrentals.co.nz
; Mulberry Grove)
Rents cars (from $60),
4WDs (from $80) and vans (from $99). Rental clients can use Great Barrier Travel
trampers shuttles for free.
GBI Rent-A-Car
( 09-429 0062;
www.greatbarrierisland.co.nz
; 67 Hector Sanderson Rd)
Has a somewhat
battered fleet of cars starting at $40 and 4WDs from $70. They also operate shuttle ser-
vices from Claris to Tryphena ($20), Medlands ($15), Whangaparapara ($20) and Port
Fitzroy ($30, minimum four passengers), as well as trampers shuttles. There's a $5 flagfall
for solo passengers; call ahead to book.
Great Barrier Travel
( 09-429 0474, 0800 426 832;
www.greatbarriertravel.co.nz
)
Runs shuttles between
Tryphena and Claris (timed to meet all the planes and boats), a daily shuttle from Claris to
Port Fitzroy, and transfers to and from the walking tracks. Call ahead to confirm times and
to book.
