Beginning at Kaiaraara Hut, this track is part of the old riding track from Port FitzRoy to the Wairahi Valley. The boardwalk was built to protect kauri from kauri dieback disease. Have a look at the Port Fitzroy map here!
LOCALLY GUIDED DAY TREKS AND DARK SKY ADVENTURES! Local guides lead you on a thoughtfully crafted daylight or twilight experience. All Star Treks tours are private guided experiences for up to four people. Star Treks are currently offering four unique … Read More
Warren’s Track is a gently graded climb to a waterfall. The stream offers deep pools good for swimming, continuing through to a Kauri plantation before joining Bridle Track, which leads to the Fitzroy store. The Bridle Track is an alternative … Read More
Ngātiwai ki Aotea Kawa Marae – A living, thriving marae that strengthens and sustains the people. Kawa Marae is nestled in Moanauriuri bay on the north-western side of Aotea. Ngātiwai o Aotea Kawa Marae Trust aka Kawa 3 Part Maori Reservation … Read More
Ideas for a group holiday on Great Barrier Island Six days of walking and other group activities on Aotea/Great Barrier Island Day 1: Take a short walk where you are staying. Once arriving on Aotea, get checked into your accommodation … Read More
Aotea/Great Barrier Island provides the perfect romantic getaway all year round. From snuggling up with a book and heading out on a dark sky adventure in the winter when the milkyway is it its finest, to dolphin watching from spring … Read More
The island is full of diverse, well marked and walking tracks. The best thing is, being an island means that every track walk and lookout has a different perspective. From views across the Coromandel Peninsula and Cuvier Island to views … Read More
Kaitoke Hot Springs Track is a popular easy walk following the edge of the Kaitoke Swamp to sulphurous hot springs. Continue on the Peach Tree Track to Mt Hobson (Hirakimata). Have a look at the Aotea Track Map here!
Offers a striking experience for walkers – a wide array of flora from tiny plants and ground cover to large trees in established forest, historic sites. Towards the summit, panoramas of the island, its bays and beaches and neighbouring islands … Read More