Great Barrier Island,
90km north east of Auckland in New Zealand, is a world away from the
hustle and bustle of a city.
GBI 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.
GBI Activities
include a network of walking tracks and Mountain Bike trails offering
varied opportunities to experience the island's mature and regenerating
native bush. Kayaking, diving, fishing, golf, harbour tours, surfing are
just some of the activities available.
Rent a Car
at Port FitzRoy, Claris, Whangaparapara, Tryphena and take a day to
explore the 'top spots' on the island.
Kaikoura Island,
located off the western coast of Great Barrier Island
forms the natural harbours of Port FitzRoy and Port Abercrombie.
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Tales / Stories -
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The Listener May 2017
'We have to live a little
apart '
On Great Barrier Island the nurses are the 'keepers of
secrets', the witnesses to life, love and death in a small community.
"Island Nurses" 2016 is a memoir of over 30 years of caring for generations
of residents in a remote, rural island community. |
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Weekend
Gardener: Islandstyle
November/December 2008
Susie Longdell visits Great Barrier Island and finds some enterprising
gardeners. Featuring 3 gardens visited in the 2008
Garden Tour |
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