During a storm that sent large waves onto the eastern coast of Great Barrier Island in mid-March, 2005, a storm surge of unusual height was observed. The Awana Road was flooded with pure seawater at least 30cm deep.
 Awana, mid March, 2005- a storm surge piles up seawater across the Awana Road.
Kaitoke Beach looking northward up the coast to Palmers Beach.
All photos Don Armitage (Copyright)
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