Great Barrier Island, the largest island off the coast of New Zealand's North Island and the outermost island of the Hauraki Gulf, is comparatively undeveloped and free from many of the animal pests that have taken their toll elsewhere in New Zealand.

 

The following pages provide information that may have been found since the revised edition of the book 'Great Barrier Island' was published in mid- 2004. The information provided here may be new, provide some interesting new angle or be a correction. No matter what it is, having the book handy as well will enable you to really get to know the island.

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This guidebook describes Great Barrier Island - its history and natural features, including flora, fauna, habitats and endangered species, both terrestrial and marine. Profusely illustrated in colour, and with maps and sketches, this is an essential resource for all visitors.

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 Great Barrier Island in 3-D

 

This bronze model of the island should help you visualise many aspects of the island explored in words, maps, drawings and photos on this site and in the book ‘Great Barrier Island’. The scale is 1 km per 1cm at A3 size.

 

 

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