Great Barrier Lodge

16/04/2026

Sadly it is time for Amanda, Violet and I to move on from the Lodge. We have purchased some land on the Island and we are going to build our dream home.
So maybe it's time for you or someone you know to enjoy this amazing location?
We have loved this property and we will be sad to leave it.
Thank you to everyone that has supported us while we have been the custodians of this special place 🙏

THE LODGE – GREAT BARRIER LODGE Or a substantial private family estate? Positioned in one of New Zealand’s most unspoiled and captivating coastal environme...

24/02/2025

Hi all, our new website has now gone live. So if you know anyone that is looking for a fabulous venue for a family reunion, a special birthday celebration, or a corporate get away, feel free to share this address: https://greatbarrierlodge.co.nz/

07/12/2024

Who knew.................

Yes, the Earth is greener now than it was in the past:

Increased leaf area: The Earth's leaf area has increased by 5% over the last two decades, which is equivalent to the size of the Amazon rainforest.

Greening since the 1980s: The Earth has been greening since at least the 1980s.
Causes: The greening is attributed to:

Atmospheric carbon dioxide: The increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels from fossil fuel consumption has fertilized plants.

Tree planting programs: China and India have implemented ambitious tree planting programs.
Agricultural technology: China and India have scaled up their agricultural technology.
Photosynthesis: Higher concentrations of carbon dioxide in the air allow plants to use less water and photosynthesize more easily.

25/11/2024

Have you been to Great Barrier Island yet? Come and see our beautiful Island :)

Not sure what there is to see and do on Aotea/Great Barrier Island? Check out this video, for a sneak peak of all the island has to offer. Produced by Mark R...

25/11/2024

What a fabulous retreat this group had, and there is just one spot left for the March 2025 yoga retreat.............Thank you Marie Andrews :)

For more info visit: https://marieandrewsyoga.com/ Music I Use: https://www.bensound.com/free-music-for-videosLicense code: LHVFTSXBQNJK27VL

21/11/2024

Delighted to have such a wonderful bunch sharing beautiful energy at Great Barrier Lodge, Thanks Marie Andrews ❤️

14/04/2024

How those Norfolk pines grow...........

14/04/2024

What a wonderful time we all had at the Great Barrier Lodge for the centenary.........

11/04/2024

The International Flag of Planet Earth
Why are we flying this flag at Great Barrier Lodge?

Initially I was motivated to fly the Palestinian flag to show solidarity with the innocent civilians of Palestine that are enduring unimaginable suffering as a result of the Israeli bombardment of their country.

But as I was about to run the Palestinian flag up the flag pole, it occurred to me that flying the flag of a particular country or territory is part of the reason that we have wars and often see ourselves as “different” from one another.

So, I researched to see if there was a flag that represented planet earth,
and I found this flag.

We fly this flag at Great Barrier Lodge because we do love a flag, but mostly because we want to initiate a discussion, and open people’s minds to the fact that we all live together on one planet, and that we should all work together to support and care for each other and our home, Planet Earth.



The designer:

Oskar is the designer behind the proposal The International Flag of Planet Earth, which was presented in 2015. Besides being a vexillologist (scholar of flags), he is a renowned Art Director in the advertising scene in Sweden, attested by many eminent awards to his name. Oskar firmly believes that symbols can create a powerful shift of perspective that can impact human behaviour. The flag itself is a symbol for Earth and an important reminder that we share this planet – with all of its challenges and possibilities.
Symbolic explanation
Centered in the flag, seven rings form a flower – a symbol of the life on Earth. The rings are linked to each other, which represents how everything on our planet, directly or indirectly, are linked. The blue field represents water which is essential for life – also as the oceans cover most of our planet's surface. The flower's outer rings form a circle which could be seen as a symbol of Earth as a planet and the blue surface could represent the universe.
Heraldic blazon
Centered on an azure field, seven circles of silver interlaced, creating a flower.

22/03/2024

https://marieandrewsyoga.com/retreats/great-barrier-escape-yoga-retreat/

GREAT BARRIER ESCAPE - NEW ZEALAND 15th – 20th November 2024

13/03/2024

GB Lodge – Centenary Update – 13/3/24

Hello fellow Lodge Lovers 😊

Well we are exactly 1 month away from the Gala dinner and a weekend of laughs and sharing memories of our days at “The Lodge”

The catering is sorted 👍

I am delighted that we have the caterers locked in and plans well underway to make this a night to remember.

Bring your dancing shoes:

I am most excited to announce that we have a 6 piece band booked in to play for us.

The Society Jazzmen have been playing as a group for 54 years and are guaranteed to have us all tapping our feet and dancing.

The band comprises……….

Bob Douglas on Trombone
Ron Coleman on Piano & Keyboards
Rick Roth on Trumpet
Owen Kneebone on Drums
Burt Penny on Bass, and
Bruce French on Saxophone

The boys have a huge repertoire and are happy to do some special requests, so send them to me if you would like to submit them and I will see what we can do.

Show & Tell:

Don’t forget that you are welcome to bring along any stories you might have of your time at the lodge, as well as any photographs and exhibits.

If you have photographs that you would like to share, please email them to me and we can include them in a digital display we are putting together to show on a large screen. [email protected]

Are you confirmed to come?

Whilst we have 60+ confirmed for the gala dinner, there are still a few stragglers who have yet to make up there minds about coming, you know who you are 😊

I remind you that this only happens once every 100 years, and you may not be here for the next one.

Space is strictly limited now, so phone Jason ASAP 021 058 1111, or email [email protected]

So if you haven’t decided to come along as yet, don’t be shy, come and join us!

01/03/2024

Sadly the time has come to close the restaurant for this season. We will still be catering for guests of the Great Barrier Lodge, with breakfast, lunch and dinner options available when staying in house, but we are no longer open as a restaurant to the general public.
Thanks to everyone that supported us this season, we have had absolutely fabulous feedback and we have all really enjoyed delivering a sophisticated dining experience for the Island and its visitors.
Special thanks goes to our "Super Chef" Lou Kennerley and her number 2 in the kitchen (who makes the best deserts in the world) Vanessa Langford.
Of course the accolades don't stop there, the Front of House team comprising Breanne Steinmeyer and Zane Smuts have also done an outstanding job and we sincerely thank them for helping us to deliver a special experience for our guests.