Great Barrier Island
One of the less well known gems of New Zealand, only 40 minutes flight from Auckland, but feels a world away. Great Barrier Island is effectively the Coromandel Peninsula (they…
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Auckland and the Hauraki Gulf from the air
As you’d expect from a city with two harbours, endless parks, volcanic cones, and many nearby islands, Auckland looks pretty good from the air. Trickier than you’d expect though to…
Travels & Culture – November / December 2015
Surprised myself with how much is possible in four weeks without feeling super busy. Weekend trips to Abel Tasman, Great Barrier Island and Wellington, last six theatre shows of the…
Aotea Track, Great Barrier Island
The Aotea Track is a 27km circuit around the centre of Great Barrier Island, including it’s highest point, the 627m high Mt Hobson. Very doable in weekend, only a 30…
Hauraki Gulf Islands
Auckland is blessed with many beautiful islands, most within an hour of the city. They all have their own character but stunning views, pristine waters and good walking tracks come as standard. I’ve…