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White sand, green forest, brown kiwi – An island holiday like nowhere else on earth

Department of Conservation —  12/12/2021

Book a visit to the Hauraki Gulf’s surprise package – Rotoroa Island. Voted New Zealand’s top hidden gem on TripAdvisor and situated in the heart of the magnificent Hauraki Gulf Marine Park.

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Full steam ahead for Auckland Island

Department of Conservation —  12/12/2018

Pigs, cats and mice have been causing a lot of damage on Auckland Island for over 200 years. A feasibility study for an eradication project is now underway.

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HMNZS Otago in Port Ross while exploring Enderby Island.

Student leaders voyage to subantarctic islands

Department of Conservation —  03/03/2016

Following in the footsteps of Sir Peter Blake, the ten-day Young Blake Expedition took 14 students on an adventure to the Auckland Islands, 465 kilometres south of Stewart Island.

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