Aotea Track, Great Barrier Island

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On top of Mt Hobson. Photo: Andris Apse
Tranquil harbours, white sand beaches and a rugged mountainous interior. These form the essence of Great Barrier Island, also known as Aotea by its original Maori inhabitants. This route is described in the oppositie direction to that recommended by DOC. The initial part of Aotea Track follows an old tramline which was constructed and operated […]
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