Great Barrier Island, the Final Frontier
Situated in the Hauraki Gulf, Great Barrier Island has unspoiled beaches, native bushland and is home to several unique plant and bird species.
The kind of rugged untouched beauty that you'll see here is getting harder and harder to find on this planet. The native bush is laced with walking tracks, which lead to secluded natural hot springs and historic Kauri dams.
Rising 627 metres above the sea, Hirakimata (Mount Hobson) beckons the hiker with a promise of views that will never leave the mind. Most of the island's 285 square kilometres is a conservation estate, administered by the Department of Conservation.
This island provides spectacular day walks and is also a popular destination for diving, fishing, surfing, bush walking and camping. Daily scheduled flights are also available.
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