Great Barrier Island Nightlife

The best plan is to get to Smokehouse Bay early (assuming you have been lucky enough to catch some fish, maybe a nice big snapper!), start smoking your fish and heating the firebox for a bath. Then go catch some more fish while this is happening and return later to enjoy. There are bound to be a few others doing the same, and they are almost guaranteed to be on the same wavelength as you. Enjoy your food, have a bath, and just chill out under the trees by the water. This is what 'nightlife' is really about!!

UPDATE 2006 ~ We visited for New Year 05/06 and found that a recent landslip has obliterated most of the facilities at Smokehouse Bay :-( Caused by heavy rain, the mud has destroyed the smokehouse and most of the bath house. All the barbeques are gone, although the mangles and washing line are still there. As is the tree swing, although you'd scrape your butt on the mud if you took a turn. I believe a working bee is being organised sometime soon to clear the site and rebuild the smokehouse - as this is such a pouplar spot with visiting boats it wouldn't surprise me to hear there are many willing volunteers. I will keep you posted.

Dress Code: Whatever you're wearing!