Great Barrier Island, a unique island destination.

Great Barrier Island, just 90km north east of Auckland in New Zealand, is a world away from the hustle and bustle of a city.

Accommodation in beachfront, seaside, secluded cottages, luxury lodges, backpackers all enable visitors to enjoy Great Barrier Island's peace and tranquillity. A bird watcher's paradise.

Activities include a network of walking tracks and Mountain Bike trails offering varied opportunities to experience the island's mature and regenerating native bush. Other activities include kayaking, diving, fishing, harbour tours and surfing.....more

Castaway 2007 was located at Harataonga on the east coast of the island.

Kaikoura Island, located on the western coast of Great Barrier Island forms the natural harbours of Port FitzRoy and Port Abercrombie.

Magazine Articles about Great Barrier Island

A World of Her Own, Mussel Power, The Last Frontier

Across the Waters - Women Living on Great Barrier Island and more......

History

Settler Families: Cooper, Le Roy, Paddison, Sanderson, Stellin

Karaka Bay Graveyard, Kauri Dam, Busch's Beach,

Freddie Ladd, PigeonPost, Kaikoura Island and more........

Outdoor Pursuits Centre NZ Tourism Online New Zealand Stays

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