Great Barrier Island Favorites

  Rare Wood Pigeon (Kereru) in a tree
by cnango
 
  • Rare Wood Pigeon (Kereru) in a tree
      Rare Wood Pigeon (Kereru) in a tree
    by cnango
  • The information centre
      The information centre
    by allikat
  • boats offload their trash at the floating station.
      boats offload their trash at the...
    by allikat
  • Keeping the Barrier clean
      Keeping the Barrier clean
    by allikat
  • A Flock of Wood Pigeons (Kererus) in a tree
      A Flock of Wood Pigeons (Kererus) in a...
    by cnango
 

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A Kereru in the bush outside my window
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A Flock of Wood Pigeons (Kererus) in a tree
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Fondest memory: These rare and indangered wood pigeons are called Kererus.The following web site has some better quality pictures of the Kereru and more information: http://www.tiritirimatangi.org.nz/Fauna/PigeonNZ.htm]

Updated Aug 30, 2011

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 Birdwatching
 Eco-Tourism
 Hiking and Walking

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The information centre

Favorite thing: The local tourist information office is only open during the summer months, generally from around Christmas and staying open for approximately 3 months or so, depending largely on how busy the season is. You can get information on accommodation, where to rent a car, walks, wildlife and more. And you can buy a Great Barrier Island tee shirt too! Lots of great info, and friendly and helpful service. Just up the road from the wharf at Port Fitzroy, between the library and the general store.

Updated Sep 11, 2005

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 Eco-Tourism

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Keep the Barrier clean and green!
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boats offload their trash at the floating station.
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Favorite thing: Great Barrier Island is, as I have said, sparsely populated with few roads, dense bush, and is surrounded by crystal clear waters. Both the island and the surrounding waters are home to lots of wildlife, including some endangered species, so it is important to protect the special environment here. Take care to guard against fire, especially during hot, dry weather, and take any rubbish away with you.
The island makes it easy for campers and boaties to deal with their rubbish, by providing good facilities, including recycling facilities, at Port Fitzroy, and over the Christmas/Summer holiday period, there is even a floating rubbish station for passing boaties at the entrance to Fitzroy harbour. So, no excuses!

Updated Sep 11, 2005

Related to:
 Sailing and Boating
 Beaches
 Eco-Tourism

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