Great Barrier Island/Aotea is partially pest free with multiple pest free islands surrounding it. Therefore we ask passengers to thoroughly clean and check their gear before travelling with us. To understand more visit https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/environment/what-you-can-do-for-environment/Pages/visiting-hauraki-gulf-islands.aspx. Some items such as plants are at a higher risk of moving pests so extra care should be taken here.