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- Destinations
- Australasia
- New Zealand
- Great Barrier Island
Great Barrier Island
Situated 62 miles (100km) off the coast of northeast New
Zealand, Great Barrier Island is a paradise of unspoiled wilderness
and beautiful vistas found nowhere else in the world. While mining
and logging were once thriving industries, the bulk of the island
has been given over to nature reserves, and the local ecosystem has
thrived. Birdwatchers will be particularly thrilled to see rare
creatures like Brown Teal Ducks, Black Petrel seabirds, and North
Island Kaka Parrots. The real attraction of Great Barrier Island
lies in the multitude of outdoor activities however, including
scuba diving, sailing, kayaking, surfing, fishing, hiking, quad
biking, mountain biking and golf. The population of Great Barrier
Island is only around 850, but there are still some good
restaurants and lodges for visitors to enjoy.
Information & Facts
Language
The official languages in New Zealand are English and
Maori.
Money
Local currency is the New Zealand Dollar (NZD), divided into 100
cents. Most businesses accept MasterCard and Visa, and while Diners
Club and American Express are also widely accepted in the main
tourist centres, they might have limited acceptance elsewhere.
Travellers cheques and foreign currency can be exchanged at banks,
bureaux de change and some hotels. ATMs can be found in all towns
and cities.