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Great History
Aotea/Great Barrier Island has a rich history. It dates back to the very first settlement of New Zealand by the East Polynesian ancestors of today’s Maori population Ngāti Rehua Ngātiwai ki Aotea, who trace their...
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Get to know the locals on your trip
Escaping the fast-paced modern life on the Barrier For many people the Barrier is a place to escape the stress and pressures of city life; to step back from traffic and overcrowding. It’s a chance...
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Great Art
The Community Art Gallery in Claris represents 100 island artists. With a total population of around 1000 permanent residents, this means that at the very least 10% of the island population has a creative streak!...
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Stargazing
Stargaze in AOTEA's Dark Sky Sanctuary https://youtu.be/H814cVVVz3o On Aotea, we enjoy the trifecta of pristine ngahere, clear moana and the darkest rangi. Stunning beaches stretch between the bush and the sea stretch and these wide-open...
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Beaches
Beaches on Aotea Great Barrier Island https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhqNBJMOGYc The beaches on Aotea Great Barrier Island have something to suit everyones needs. Take the 90 minute drive north from the Tryphena ferry terminal and you’ll pass safe,...
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Take a hike
Walking on Aotea Great Barrier Island https://youtu.be/cuF5hoETIjc Aotea/Great Barrier Island is a hikers paradise. Our walks are mostly on public land owned by the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand and managed by either the Department of...
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