Great Barrier Island

Islands

4+ surf breaks

Medlands Beach, remote island surf, off-grid experience

An hour's ferry from Auckland but a world apart. Great Barrier Island's exposed east coast takes solid swell from the Pacific. Medlands Beach is the standout — a beautiful, consistent break with almost no one out. The island has no mains electricity and minimal development; bring everything you need.

Surf breaks

Medlands BeachBeach

Awana BayBeach

WhangaparaparaBeach

Live surf forecast

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