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At the summit on Great Barrier Island looking toward Hauturu.

Aotea Track on Great Barrier Island reopens

Department of Conservation —  30/05/2016

The final track on Great Barrier Island reopened recently, marking the end of work to restore damage caused by the June 2014 storm.

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In Islands, Walking/hiking/tramping , ,
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Christine and Barry Stephenson.

A day in the life of a DOC Camp Host on Great Barrier Island

Department of Conservation —  18/04/2016

Christine and Barry Stephenson share their experience volunteering as DOC camp hosts on Great Barrier Island/Aotea.

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A painting showing the wreck of the SS Wairarapa.

Great Barrier Island and the SS Wairarapa shipwreck

Department of Conservation —  12/11/2015

Great Barrier Island is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream, but in October 1894 it was the site of one of New Zealand’s worst shipwrecks with around 130 lives lost.

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