Getting around
The main road is sealed from Tryphena to Okiwi and even small hire cars can handle the unsealed section to Port Fitzroy. Most other roads are unsealed, narrow and windy.
Great Barrier Travel (0800 426 832; www.greatbarriertravel.co.nz) runs five buses a day from Stray Possum Lodge to Claris ($30), via Tryphena and Medlands Beach, with at least one service continuing on to Port Fitzroy via Okiwi ($40). It also offers an excellent trampers’ transport service, which can drop you off at any of the main trail heads and pick you up at the other end. Passes are available that include trampers’ transport and scheduled services (one day/weekend/three days $50/75/99). It also hires out cars (from $55) and 4WDs (from $75).
GBI Rent-A-Car (09-429 0062; www.greatbarrierisland.co.nz; 67 Hector-Sanderson Rd, Claris) hires out a wide range of hardy vehicles, including Fun Tops starting at $55 and 4WDs from $75.
Many of the accommodation places will pick you up from the airport or wharf if notified in advance.
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