Packages for Aotea Great Barrier Island
XSPOT is now offering packages for Aotea Great Barrier Island. We align Great Barrier Island accommodation, flights, rental car and perhaps stargazing or walking tracks for you.
Hilde is local, has lived on the island for over 25 years and knows what works. Make use of her local knowledge and support local and slow travel! She really cares: she is proud of everything the island has to offer and wants to make sure you have the best time here.
XSPOT currently offers honeymoon packages, hiking packages and stargazing packages for Aotea Great Barrier Island. Please contact Hilde directly if you have special requirements.
Make use of our local expertise and book your Great Barrier Island package with us!
Stargazing package: Look up and get lost!
Stargazing in New Zealand?
We’re here to make sure you get the best night for your stargazing experience in New Zealand, and can align your flight, car and accommodation bookings. Hilde is a stargazing guide and she is keen to ensure you get the most out of your island stargazing adventure in the Dark Sky Sanctuary of Aotea Great Barrier Island.
A stargazing experience for 2 – Look up and get lost:
* Minimum of 3 nights accommodation
* 4WD rental car for the length of your stay
* Premium return flights from Auckland Airport to Great Barrier Island
* Private or group stargazing experience
* Itinerary suggestions for your time on the island
Starting from around $1300 per person by double occupancy for group stargazing experiences.
Note that all packages are subject to availability and rates are subject to change without prior notice.
Winter package: Perfect time for chilling! 7 for 5!
Winter on Aotea Great Barrier Island?
Try us, in the subtropical North of New Zealand, as it really does not get all that cold. A perfect time for hiking our island’s well maintained (read not too muddy) tracks, hot pools, stargazing and reading a book by the fire. Let us align your flight, car and accommodation bookings. Hilde is a keen walker and a stargazing guide and she is keen to ensure you get the most out of your winter island adventure on Aotea Great Barrier Island.
A package for 2 including:
* 7 nights accommodation for the price of 5
* 4WD rental car for the length of your stay
* Premium return flights from Auckland Airport to Great Barrier Island
* Private or group stargazing experience
* Itinerary suggestions for your time on the island
Starting from around $1700 per person by double occupancy
Note that all packages are subject to availability and rates are subject to change without prior notice. Quote 7 for 5 upon booking!
Hiking package – Where the wild things are:
Finding the best tracks for the day and aligning your flight, car and accommodation bookings can be a challenge. Hilde knows most tracks on the Barrier inside out and she’s keen to make sure you get the most out of your island walking adventure. A package for 2 including:
* Minimum of 3 nights accommodation
* 4WD rental car for the length of your stay
* Premium return flights from Auckland Airport to Great Barrier Island
* Transport to the track where required
Starting from around $1200 per person by double occupancy.
Please contact us for more info, to book or for a package customised to your requirements using the form below. We’re looking forward to assisting you!
Honeymoon Package – Let your love shine:
Have you just been married, or are you going to get married soon and are you looking for a fantastic New Zealand honeymoon destination?
Aotea Great Barrier Island is wild and wonderful! Think solitary white sand beaches, a blue ocean and romantic sunsets that will make you forget about the rest of the world. It is the perfect destination to explore for newlyweds who are looking for tranquillity and solitude. And back at XSPOT Beach or Cliff, there’s ample opportunity for you and your loved one to unwind, while you take in the views.
Planning a honeymoon can be stressful, so your XSPOT host has prepared the ultimate 7-day honeymoon itinerary. E-mail us!
LGBTQIA+ couples are especially welcome.
Honeymoon packages including:
* 6 nights accommodation
* 4WD rental car for the length of your stay
* Premium return flights from Auckland Airport to Great Barrier Island
* Cheese platter and bubbles on arrival
* Group Stargazing with Good Heavens
Starting from $3990 per couple in the low season (May-Sep)
Please contact us for more info, to book or for a package customised to your requirements using the form below. We’re looking forward to assisting you!
Which accommodation: XSPOT Medlands Beach House (max. 4 people), XSPOT Cliff House (max. 4 people)
Number of people in your party/bedding configuration: both Cliff and Beach house have Queen beds. We can use a single fold out bed or single duvet covers on the queen beds. Please confirm your preference.
Dates (min. 3 nights, 7 nights or more at a discounted rate)
Rental car, number of days. Please note that the rental period is for 24 hours.
Morning or afternoon flights? Is there a connection to international flight at Auckland Airport?
If you would like to go stargazing with Good Heavens, please also confirm your type of stargazing experience: Group Stargazing Experience, Moon Walk, Private Experience. Moon Walks take place around 10 days each month. Good Heavens are happy to advise on timing, see their FAQ for this.
Please email me using the contact form with the above info.
Useful links for your adventure on Aotea Great Barrier Island
Our island visitor info guide
Good Heavens FAQ questions page
Below are the terms and conditions for the companies we work with:
Price indication:
From $1250 per person for one couple for 3 nights at XSPOT Cliff House incl. a group stargazing experience in winter.
From $1150 per person for two couples for 5 nights at XSPOT Beach House incl. a group stargazing experience.
* These are minimum prices. Prices depend on the season, the type of stargazing experience, the length of stay and flight arrival times for the duration of your rental car.
* Premium return flights from Auckland Airport to Great Barrier Island. These are not always the cheapest, but they offer the most flexibility for you and us.
* As a rule of thumb, package prices are cheaper than the individually booked components.
Please respond to the following checklist so that we can create your personalised stargazing package