Port Fitzroy, Great Barrier Is.

Port Fitzroy is located on Great Barrier Island, a large island of New Zealand, situated 90 km to the north-east of central Auckland in the outer Hauraki Gulf. It is the fourth-largest island of New Zealand's main chain of islands, though its highest point, Mount Hobson, rises only 621 m.

Port Fitzroy is one of the best natural harbours in New Zealand, with numerous bays and inlets. It has always been a mecca for yachts, launches and commercial craft. There are many interesting spots around the harbour, including WWII fortifications, pioneer graveyards and tidal creeks. Sea kayaks are available for hire.

Things to See and Do

* Guided island tour
* Harbour Tour
* Pioneer graveyards
* Sailing
* WWII fortifications

General information

Cruise Season – Jan - Dec
Currency - New Zealand dollar (NZD)
Language – English, Maori
Land Area – 285 km²
Population – 1000 approx
Electricity – 2 Angled pins and 1 flat pin centred below Australian style
Time - GMT plus 12 hours
International Country Telephone Code – + 64

Port Location – The wharf is located in Port Fitzroy Harbor.

Transport Links – There are airfields at Claris (Great Barrier Aerodrome) and Okiwi. Great Barrier Airlines and Mountain Air operate services from Auckland International Airport, and North Shore Aerodrome. Flight time is approximately 30 minutes.
There are two ferry services to Great Barrier Island. Fullers operate a fast ferry service over the summer and at long weekends. The Fullers ferry takes around two hours to Tryphena. SeaLink operates the Island Navigator, a passenger, car and freight ferry, operating from Wynyard Wharf in Auckland city to Tryphena (several times weekly) and Port Fitzroy.