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09 Mar 2018: Great Barrier Island, North Island, NZ
Photos:
Robert Ian Mair
It was bright sunshine for our departure...
Good views of the harbour kept us engaged at...
The 3.5 hour ferry trip gave us plenty of...
Out on deck we started to look longingly for...
It was a welcoming sight as we edged into...
Once on shore and our hire cars loaded there...
Once we were suitably refreshed with the...
The views looked great.
The accommodation looked good too.
Well, at least some of us were in the up...
It didn't take long to settle in.
Soon we were all starting to assemble as...
Dinner called and the drone was tucked away...
Stuart couldn't wait and tucked in before...
Soon the dinner table took on a merry party...
The next day it was "pick and option...
We managed to get one good view point part...
And at the top ....!!
The north-south Harataonga Track along the...
A quick side-trip the the nearby bay...
A gentle climb took us to the higher vantage...
The early views were teasing glimpses from...
Before long we had open views from the top.
There was no rush as we settled down to...
The coast was rugged.
Inlets tempted us to drop down but we held...
A stream along the way was too much of a...
Rakitu Island lay just off to the east.
On reaching the mouth of the Whangapoua...
Time to get those photos for the family...
Checking out Port Fitzroy after the walk. We...
Day 3 and we were off to do the Te Ahumata...
An inspection of the memorial to the sinking...
Again it would be two groups in opposite...
From the northern start point the summit was...
Once on the side track to the summit the...
The views opened up as we climbed.
And from the top they made the climb worth...
Gong down on the wet and slippery clay...
Back on the main Te Ahumata Track we stopped...
It was a good spot to take in even more...
Back at our lodgings some chose to chill-out...
...others went exploring the nearby beach...
Our multi-day hike on the Aotea Track had to...
We learnt quickly to appreciate the...
Wendy Canyon was well named.
And still we climbed.
The views were stunning.
Looking back to Windy Canyon from the other...
The track was in excellent condition.
Our next target was Mt Hobsom which stood...
The track clung to the ridge line.
A pause to regroup near the top of Mt Hobson...
A viewing platform at the top was a place to...
Everyone got into the mood of the photo...
The views were worth a photo or two as well!!
Most of our group at the top.
We thought the stairs leading to the top...
After Mt Hobson it was off to Mt Heale....
Mt Heale Hut sat perched on a saddle with...
Inside it was hut life as we know it.
Outside the sun sank behind the clouds.
Next morning we were keen to get going.
A swing bridge added a different touch to...
We descended rapidly to near sea level.
Our rapid descent stopped when we reached...
Even picking our way slowly along the edge.
Occasionally clambering over large boulders...
Even picking our way slowly along the edge.
Then we were back on open track.
Kaiarara Hut welcomed us.
Having arrived early there was time to do a...
The views on the way to Kiwiniki Bay were...
The tree ferns on the approach to hinted at...
Little birds darted back and forth. This one...
Kiwiniki Bay from the shore was something to...
From Kaiarara Hut to Fitzroy Bay was a short...
No complaints though for it was worth doing.
No complaints though for it was worth doing.
A stop for coffee on the way back and Susan...
Flying back to Aukland, though, was a good...
