The uninhabited island

February 2014

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February 2014

Walking the summit ridge with views to Music Point and down the Tamaki River Photo: Alistair Hall
Browns Island Recreation Reserve, Hauraki Gulf Marine Park A kayak’s a wonderful thing. It allows you to explore places that are inaccessible by foot; whether it’s a secluded beach, curiously shaped cliffs or even a deserted island. I’d always wanted to visit Browns Island (Motukorea) since I realised how tantalisingly close it is to the […]
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