Great Barrier Island, Auckland

Great Barrier Island has such a wide variety of accommodation, suitable for those wanting luxury right through to the backpacker/walkers. Lots of self-contained places, some quite cheap by NZ standards. There is the most awesomely beautiful beaches, bush walks, easy ones and challenging ones, something for everyone. Soak in the natural hot springs, enjoy the native birds, walk to the highest point at Mt Hirakimata, be amazed at the Kaiaraara Kauri Dam. This has got to be the absolute highlight of a trip to NZ. Kayak around the bays at Port FitzRoy, take a fishing or sightseeing charter, experience the best right hand surf bar in NZ. Fish and dive in the most pristine water, better than any pacific island. I love this place, it's unique and just a half hour flight or 2 hour ferry trip from Auckand.

Nice friendly atmosphere which has been reletivly untouched.not good for older ones those it is definately a place for youngish ones who are fit and love the outdoors.