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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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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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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
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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...
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Great Barrier Island lies of the North East Coast of New Zealand, about 90km from Auckland, past the outer reaches of the Hauraki Gulf. This is the 5th largest island in New Zealand, after the North...
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Great Barrier Island is only 30 minutes (by air) away from Auckland but it is a world apart ! GBI is the 4th largest island in NZ, about the size of Maui with only 600 residents. Over 60% of the...
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Great Barrier Island lies about 100km northeast of Auckland on the outside edge of the Hauraki Gulf. Known as Aotea it is the largest island off the North Island of New Zealand. More than 60 percent...
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Very isolated island with so much to offer. Lots amd lots of activities. kayak, snorkle, swim, surf and do a lot of walking, great barrier has everything.
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