Great Barrier Island is a diverse and tropical island known for its hikes, trails and forests.

Great Barrier Island or Motu Aotea, meaning island of the white clouds, often shortened the Barrier, is the fourth largest island of New Zealand. It is a beautiful gem and world renowned paradise for tourists around the globe. The main settlements are Tryphena, Claris, Whangaparapara and Port Fitzroy in total less than one thousand permanent inhabitants. There are several excellent hikes and walking trails to its highest point Mount Hobson or Hirakimata. The hills are great for mountain biking, enjoying a nice bath in the Kaitoke Hot Springs or visiting some of the original Kauri dams. Water activities such as kayaking and scuba diving are extremely rewarding as well. Its shores are often filled with crayfish and shellfish, but with hard and soft corals underwater, you will also see many tropical colorful fish. Its landscape below the surface resembles the beauty of volcanic canyons, lush sea forest and steep pinnacles.

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Great Barrier Island Directory

Great Barrier Island Directory www.thebarrier.co.nz

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Great Barrier Island Directory is the only comprehensive Visitor Information Guide to Great Barrier Island which includes all Accommodation, Activities and Travel options.

Great Barrier Island Tourism

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Great Barrier Island is one of New Zealands best diving and fishing locations. We can supply you with a tailor made package that will allow you to discover the very best of the what makes Great Barrier Island so special.

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Aboard Gamesail’s 60’ luxury catamaran, Te Ngakau a Kupe you get to experience New Zealand in true ‘kiwi style’ and explore the amazing places that travellers who stay on land simply don’t get to see. Like Great Barrier Island, the famous Poor Knights Islands, the Mokohinaus and the Bay Of Islands.  Where Gamesail plays you will find deserted beaches and anchorages, beautiful scenery, spectacular marine life and crystal clear waters. 

GAMESAIL caters for the novice to experienced diver. We have six full sets of Dive gear, an underwater scooter and compressor on board with a qualified Dive Master ready to take you on the underwater experience of a lifetime.Diving, snorkeling, sailing, sport-fishing, kayaking, it's all included and where else in the world could you do it all in one day?   And what better way to experience all this than in the casual luxury of your own private crewed charter yacht with your family or friends. 

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