Tryphena, New Zealand

Tryphena
Tryphena Ferry Terminal
Coordinates: 36°18′04″S 175°29′10″E / 36.3010°S 175.4860°E / -36.3010; 175.4860
CountryNew Zealand
RegionAuckland Region
WardWaitematā and Gulf ward
Local boardAotea / Great Barrier Local Board
Electorates
Government
  Territorial AuthorityAuckland Council
  Mayor of AucklandWayne Brown
  Auckland Central MPChlöe Swarbrick
  Te Tai Tokerau MPMariameno Kapa-Kingi
Area
  Total
3.75 km2 (1.45 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2024)
  Total
200
  Density53/km2 (140/sq mi)

Tryphena is a beach settlement on the southern coast of Great Barrier Island in the Hauraki Gulf of New Zealand's Auckland Region.

The township has a walkway, shops and public facilities. It was one of the only areas in Great Barrier Island with good mobile and internet connectivity.

SeaLink New Zealand operates a 4.5 hour car ferry between Tryphena and Wynyard Quarter. The Tryphena wharf has a shelter, wheelchair toilet and limited short-term parking. There is no terminal, ticket office, long-term parking or public transport.

The area is a habitat for New Zealand kaka, kererū, rails, pateke, blue penguins, dolphins and orcas.

The area is used for kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, boating and swimming.