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Aotea Brewing Sunday Sessions
January 24 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Aotea and Heritage – another archeology discussion
January 29 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

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Clear water, clear skies, lots of people and in th

Clear water, clear skies, lots of people and in this photo if you look close enough... a resident pair of Oyster catchers and 10 Pateke ducks are lurking on the shoreline...

Its a busy, hot and beautiful summer on Aotea. Please remember if you are enjoying beaches, that means you are enjoying the homes of some of New Zealand's rare native bird life. If you've brought your dog on holiday please remember to check out where you can take them and at all costs avoid disturbing wildlife.

Let's protect this paradise. Your grandchildren will thank you when they discover Aotea in years to come.

#greatbarrierisland #aotea #visitakl #nzholiday #nativewildlife #nativenzfauna #nzbirds #birdsofaoteoroa #sustainabletravel #leavenotrace #akl #naturelovers

Water 💧 A precious and scarce resource on Aote

Water 💧
A precious and scarce resource on Aotea/Great Barrier Island. If you are visiting the island this summer, remember all the accommodations here are offgrid, collecting rain on their roofs or from creeks in the hills. Water must be used sparingly by all visitors.
Here's some useful water conservation tips:
-Take short showers! Or bath in the sea, a hidden waterfall or natural hot pools.
-Put the plug in the sink when washing up.
-Save waste water for the garden.
-Don't expect rental cars to be washed and shiny! We haven't got car washes on the island
📷@badpic295
#greatbarrierisland #aotea #sustainabletourism

Sun down on Aotea/Great Barrier Island. Kākā fea

Sun down on Aotea/Great Barrier Island. Kākā feasting on native flax.

#greatbarrierisland #nativetrees #nznative #nznature #nativebirds #nativebirdsofnewzealand #nznativebirds #dosonethingnewnz #nztravelreview #nztravels

Views from the Harataonga coastal trail by bike. 🚵
There are several bike tracks on the island but remember to bring your bike! There are no bike hires on the island and we're pretty sure you'll be more comfy on your own bike. Both the ferry and airline services offer bike freight if you enquire.
Check out @recycled_adventures for their improv cycle tour of Great Barrier Island.
#greatbarrierisland #destinationgreatbarrierisland #aotea #cycleadventure #cyclenz #biketournz #nzmustdo #visitakl #adventure #newzealandfinds

What a day for a wedding!🎉👰💑 Congratulat

What a day for a wedding!🎉👰💑
Congratulations to Brigitta and Daniel who tied the knot today on Gooseberry Flat.
#aotea #greatbarrierisland #destinationgreatbarrierisland #nzweddings #nzmustdo #nzwedding #nz #visitauckland #beachwedding

Labour weekend burgers in FitzRoy. Trying to fig

Labour weekend burgers in FitzRoy.

Trying to figure out what to do about food and drink on your trip to Aotea? We have a few grocery stores, two cafes, pub, restaurant and two burger bars, but we haven't got the same selection as Waiheke. We highly recommend booking ahead, especially over the busy summer season.

Fab shot at Port FitzRoy burger bar taken by @glenfernsanctuary
#greatbarrierisland #aotea #visitauckland #sustainabletravel #regenerativetravel #planahead

"Look deep into nature and then you will understan

"Look deep into nature and then you will understand everything better" - Albert Einstein

Wandering along to the hot springs with @wellbeing.wanders #greatbarrierisland #mothernature #regenerativetourism #naturelovers #mustdonz #visitauckland #fern #nznative #nztravel #nzhealth

Slow down, take your time, there is so much to dis

Slow down, take your time, there is so much to discover on Aotea/Great Barrier Island.

You could spend a lifetime on this island and still not uncover all its taonga.

📷@farawayfromnj
#greatbarrierisland #aotea #nztravel #nzmustdo #naturelovers #amazingplaces #wandering #slowtravel #regenerativetravel #takeyourtime #itsnotarace #traveljournal

Summer in coming to Aotea! Look out for announceme

Summer in coming to Aotea! Look out for announcements on exciting up and coming events.
Up next over Labour weekend Sunday 25th October:
Tryphena Open Gardens 🌿🌺🌻
Aotea Live 🎵🎸🎹

Shot from New Years picnic 2019 with the stunning back drop of Hirikamata. #greatbarrierisland #aoteafm #aotea
#nzevents #eventfinda #visitakl

Magellanic clouds viewed from #aotea #greatbarrier

Magellanic clouds viewed from #aotea #greatbarrierisland's
#darkskysanctuary.🌌

Our lives and nights are getting brighter with illumination across the world, affecting both wildlife and human health. The disappearing dark skies are tied to our fast paced world. As a designated dark sky sanctuary, with limited light pollution, not only can we see the wonders of the night sky but Aotea is a place to disconnect from the bright modern world and reconnect with natural rhythms and cycles.

This island, our island, is a sanctuary, a place to restore. And it needs protecting.
📷@darkskysanctuary
#greatbarrierisland #aotea #visitauckland #darkskyshots #astronz #astrophotography #magellanic #nzmustdo #sustainabletourism #ecotourism #slowtravel #sanctuary #naturelovers

Relax, soak and disconnect. Aotea, the destinati

Relax, soak and disconnect.

Aotea, the destination for your next restorative getaway. 💚💙

📷@brooksabin
#greatbarrierisland #aotea #visitauckland #nzmustdo #dosomethingnewnz #ecotourism #nature #sustainabletourism #ecotravel #naturelovers #conservation #womanwhotravel

It's always fun meeting the Barrier locals! ✋
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If you're heading to the Barrier this summer for diving and fishing make sure you know the rules.
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You can pick up a leaflet at the visitor information desk. Since 1 July earlier this year there are changes to recreational cray fishing in the Hauraki Gulf to help us all protect these precious creatures and resource.
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#greatbarrierisland #aotea #newzealand #auckland #nzmustdo #newzealandfinds #newzealandguide #haurakigulf #fishing #mothernaturerocks #protectnature #nature #discover #liveoutdoors #beautifuldestinations #ig

Welcome to the jungle.🌴🌴🌴 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Welcome to the jungle.🌴🌴🌴
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The Nikau, the worlds mosts southerly palm. Aotea's native bush is laced with these beauties. They love their feet in the shade and head in the sun.
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As you venture through the bush you'll no doubt find Tūi's feasting on the Nikau's nectar. These beautiful palms are an important food source to the abundance of native birds found on this motu.
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Pick a track and discover the natural beauty of Aotea.
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We love this shot under the canopy from @lizsmith_
#nikauart #nikau #nznative #nznativebirds #nzhikes #nztourism #greatbarrierisland #aotea #newzealand #auckland #nzmustdo #newzealandfinds #newzealandguide #mothernature #wanderlust #neverstopexploring #nature #beautifuldestinations #ig

Good Morning! 🌅🌿🌊🌌
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Do you know where this stunning shot from 📷 @fineartlandscapephotography was taken? 😍🙌⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Comment below.
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#sunrise #sunrisephotography #sunriseoftheday #greatbarrierisland #aotea #dosomethingnewnz #newzealand #auckland #skytower #nzmustdo #travelblogger #sharemewlg #newzealandfinds #newzealandguide #beautiful #picoftheday #winter

Kākā encounters at @glenfernsanctuary. Now open

Kākā encounters at @glenfernsanctuary. Now open again at level 2.
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Guided and unguided walks through Kotuku Peninsula, stunning accommodation and the perfect opportunity to learn more about conservation.

#glenfernsanctuary #portfitzroy #dosomthingnewNZ #greatbarrierisland #aotea #newzealand #auckland #nzmustdo #newzealandfinds #newzealandguide #predatorfree2050 #mothernature #conservation #nature #discover #liveoutdoors #greatoutdoors

Hello Level 2(.5) on Aotea/Great Barrier Island
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It's time to get out and support our local businesses. We have three awesome cafés serving delicious organic coffee, teas and baked goodies for you to indulge in... ☕☕☕
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Support local, but keep eachother safe.
1. Record your movements with the tracer app (thats right even on remote Aotea we use apps!)
2. Wear a mask when entering public spaces.
3. Wash, wash, wash your hands.
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Shot taken looking out from the gorgeous dining area in Mulberry Grove Café and store.

#dosomethingnewNZ #backyourbackyard #nzsmallbusiness #supportnzbusiness #aucklandcafe #aucklandeat #newzealand #greatbarrierisland #nzmustdo #purenewzealand #newzealandguide #picoftheday #beach #instatravel

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