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	Great Barrier Island - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Great Barrier Island is an island in the north of New Zealand, situated 88 km to the north-east of central Auckland in the outer Hauraki Gulf.
		Colville Channel separates the island's southernmost point (Cape Barrier) from Cape Colville at the northern tip of the Coromandel Peninsula to the south, and Cradock Channel separates the island from the smaller Hauturu/Little Barrier Island to the west.
		With an area of 285 square kilometres (110 square miles), Great Barrier is the sixth-largest island in New Zealand, following the South Island, the North Island, Stewart Island, Chatham Island, and Auckland Island.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Great_Barrier_Island (763 words)

	Great Barrier Reef - MSN Encarta
		The Great Barrier Reef lies on the edge of the Australian continental shelf, and the waters off the outer margins of the reef drop to a depth of more than 1,000 m (3,280 ft).
		The growth of the Great Barrier Reef was subsequently interrupted by global changes in sea level and temperature during periods of glaciation, when more of the planet’s water was frozen in glaciers due to global cooling (see Ice Ages).
		The approximately 300 small coral islands, or cays, in the Great Barrier Reef are accumulations of sand and coral rock.
	ca.encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761575831/Great_Barrier_Reef.html (1220 words)

	Great Barrier Island: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The franklin district is a municipality to the south of auckland in the north island of new zealand....
		Pukekohe is a town in the franklin district of the north island of new zealand....
		Puni is a rural locality in the franklin district in the north island of new zealand....
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/g/gr/great_barrier_island.htm (1407 words)

	Great Barrier Island (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Great Barrier Island lies some 100km northeast of downtown Auckland on the outer edge of the Hauraki Gulf, and is the largest island off the North Island coast.
		Great Barrier is one of the last great wilderness areas of the Auckland region.
		Great Barrier is free of Norway rats, possums, mustelids (stoats and ferrets) and Argentine ants.
	www.doc.govt.nz /Explore/001~Other-Places/002~Auckland/Great-Barrier-Island-Aotea.asp (706 words)

	Metro Magazine article on Great Barrier Island
		Great Barrier is a wilderness, its population scattered through small, isolated communities stretched over 280 square kilometres: Port FitzRoy to the north, Claris and Tryphena in the south, the odd roof among the trees in between.
		In 1987, the Great Barrier Island County Council was amalgamated with the Rodney District Council and in 1989, the island became part of Auckland City.
		Great Barrier has the distinction of being possum-free, and almost free of goats, but Bouzaid and others are pushing to rid the island, or at least pockets of it, from rats and cats.
	www.thebarrier.co.nz /Magazines/Metro2.htm (4228 words)

	Great Barrier Island Resorts
		Lizard Island is 27kms from the mainland and 250kms north of Cairns.
		All activities on the island are inclusive with the accommodation.
		Great Keppel Island is 16kms from the mainland.
	www.xs4all.nl /~aobt/siteabori/city_island_resorts_qld.htm (2129 words)

	Great Barrier Island History
		The inhabitants are a strange and independent race, some born to the island and some drawn from the far corners of New Zealand and beyond.
		There are three Primary schools on the islands; one in the north of Okiwi and one in the south at Tryphena.
		In a broad sense, the island offers much for those who seek, in many ways, to breathe a little freer, to be rid of the confusions of urban living, with its beer halls and bingo mentalities, its sea of boxes.
	www.wheretostay.net /article/nzgreatb (570 words)

	Great Barrier Island, Auckland, New Zealand, Jasons Travel Channel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		When Great Barrier Island rose jaggedly up under the searching bows of HMS Endeavour one early summerâs day in 1769, the island had already been settled for nearly 700 years by Ngati Wai and Ngati Rehua, who had built pa and dug kumara pits on what they called Aotea.
		It was a rough sea, that between the Barrier and the mainland, with the Colville Channel seen as a devil of a crossing both in Maori and English (as well as the patois of the polyglot whaling fleet).
		As the population of Auckland grew, that of Great Barrier declined.
	www.jasons.com /001428,,,,,PG,1,0.mel (1326 words)

	Accomodation/homestayGlenfern SanctuaryGreat Barrier Island*New Zealand
		The island has two main airports, one at Okiwi in the north and Claris in the south, both on the eastern side of the island.
		Among the sea birds of Great Barrier Island there are several petrels and shearwaters, breeding about the western cliffs and isles with the little blue penguin.
		Steeped in history and rich in native flora and bird life the northern half of Great Barrier Island is 85% administered by the Department of Conservation as a Forest Reserve.
	www.earthfoot.org /places/nz005.htm (1519 words)

	Tourism Auckland - Great Barrier Island
		Great Barrier Island is the guardian of the gulf.
		Only 30 minutes from Auckland by air, or three and a half hours by ferry, Great Barrier has the kind of rugged, untouched beauty that appeals to adventurers.
		Just because Great Barrier is wild, don't expect to have to rough it.
	www.aucklandnz.com /VisitorInformation/Things_To_Do/Great_Barrier (254 words)

	Great Barrier Island (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Great Barrier Island New Zealand is the place to discover the nature-loving side of your character so take your tramping boots and your fishing gear.
		Great Barrier Island offers a natural beauty and close to nature experience which is just waiting for you to explore.
		In the island's centre, spectacular bluffs and ridges rise to the highest peak Hirakimata, at 621metres.
	www.ki-wi.co.nz /greatbarrierisland.htm (398 words)

	Islands of New Zealand Travel Guide - Stewart Island, Great Barrier Island, Waiheke Island & Kapiti Island. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The clear waters around the Island are ideal for diving and contain an amazing number of different fish and shellfish species.
		Situated 90 km (55 miles) from Auckland, Great Barrier Island is the furthermost island in the Hauraki Gulf, and the largest measuring over 40 km (25 miles) in length.
		Waiheke Island is an enchanting blend of beaches, native bush, farms, arts & crafts, and vineyards set in an unhurried lifestyle.
	www.islands.org.nz (767 words)

	Information and Maps on Great Barrier Island (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Information on interesting places to visit, walking and exploring the island, and some info on the history, the flora and the fauna of the Barrier...
		Great Barrier island is about 40 km long, about 15 km in maximum width and measures about 285km
		It has many white sandy beaches, most of the island is covered in native forest and bush, and it is the home of rare plant and animal life.
	www.greatbarrier.co.nz /GBIVIC/gbi_info.htm (165 words)

	great barrier island new zealand
		Is the fourth largest island in New Zealand after the North, South and Stewart Islands.
		Great Barrier's main peak Hirakimata or Mt Hobson is 621m high.
		The first sawmill on the island was established at Bush's Beach in Kaiaraara Bay in 1890, milling logs from the valleys running into the habour.
	www.fitzroyhouse.co.nz /GreatBarrierIsland.htm (509 words)

	Great Barrier Reef Island Resorts
		The Great Barrier Reef boasts glorious weather, pristine rainforest, white sandy beaches, and an ocean varying in hue from blue to turquoise to green.
		Several islands of the Great Barrier Reef are built on coral cays and many have their own fringing reef and national parks are common on the islands and park rules apply.
		The Great Barrier Reef is of such pristine condition that it was listed as by the World Heritage Trust as a protected site and is therefore managed by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Authority to ensure that its beauty is maintained for many generations to come.
	www.ozhorizons.com.au /qld/gbr/gbr.htm (622 words)

	Great Barrier Island - Historic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The native forests were largely intact until the 1840s and the arrival of the Europeans, but were logged with increasing intensity from the mid 19th to the mid 20th century.
		Built without the aid of drawings or engineering calculations, they provided a barrier against many tonnes of water and considerable quantities of kauri logs and were able to withstand the combined force of these when the dam was tripped and the logs were driven downstream through the gate.
		The remote location on Great Barrier Island and the island's distance from the mainland made the job of rescuing the survivors difficult.
	www.doc.govt.nz /Conservation/Historic/020~By-Region/002~Auckland/Great-Barrier-Island-Aotea (919 words)

	Great Barrier Airlines
		Great Barrier Airlines are pleased to be able to offer some fantastic accommodation packages on Great Barrier Island.
		Great Barrier Airlines flew its first scheduled service to Great Barrier Island on the 2nd of December 1983, departing from Ardmore Airfield.
		Great Barrier Airlines is certified to airline atandards under part 125.
	www.greatbarrierairlines.co.nz (117 words)

	Great Barrier Island New Zealand
		On the west coast of the island are steep, forest covered ranges with Mt Hirakimata (Hobson) the highest peak at 621m.
		The absence of possums has allowed the plant life to flourish and Great Barrier Island also has an impressive variety of birds, many of which are threatened and endangered.
		Although logged extensively in the past much of the island is now covered with regenerating forest and bush and some fine stands of kauri still remain.
	greatbarrierislandnz.com /greatbarrierisland.htm (390 words)

	Great Barrier Island ~ the Official Tourism Auckland website			Located in the Hauraki Gulf, Great Barrier Island is only a spectacular 30-minute scenic flight or four hour ferry from Auckland, but is a world away in atmosphere.
		A trip to Great Barrier Island is the chance to experience eco-tourism at its finest.
		While on the island, check out some of the friendly local events, and if you want to stay on the island for a few days Great Barrier has a great choice of accommodation.
	www.greatbarriernz.com (213 words)

	Information about Great Barrier Island, Activities, Sights, Places to Eat
		Great Barrier Island, the fourth largest island in New Zealand is 90 km north east of Auckland in the Hauraki Gulf and enjoys a sub-tropical climate.
		With a permanent population of less than a thousand residents, the island still offers a good range of services for visitors including a choice of cafes and restaurants, adventure activities, art galleries and museums.
		Across the whole island there is a network of well-maintained tramping tracks which cater for all levels of fitness from the casual stroller to the experienced tramper.
	www.pigeonslodge.co.nz /greatbarrierisland (317 words)

	Activities on Great Barrier Island
		Much of Great Barrier Island, located in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, is a treasured sanctuary for many native plants and wildlife species.
		The Island's virgin forests are laced with walking tracks ranging from easy short walks to day tramps suitable for all levels of fitness.
		Her skipper has fifteen years of commercial fishing experience around Great Barrier and the Hauraki Gulf.
	www.earthsong.co.nz /activities.htm (660 words)

	Great Barrier Reef Island (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		For the diving enthusiasts there is a wreck nearby or kayak in the sheltered islands waters of the great barrier reef.
		This great barrier reef island tour is value for money and fun for the whole adventurous family.
		The day is then yours to explore and enjoy a wide range of activities including snorkelling the great barrier reef, scuba diving (both certified and first time beginner), semi-submersible coral viewing, coral cay scientific tours, nature walks among a bird sanctuary, live musical entertainment and a glass of champagne on the homeward sail.
	www.cairnstour.info /CairnsIslandTour.htm (800 words)

	Great Barrier Island Map
		Great Barrier Island is about 90 kilometres Northeast of Auckland in the outer Hauraki Gulf, and the largest North Island offshore island.
		Great Barrier Island is about 40 kilometres long, about 15 kilometres in maximum width and measures about 285 square kilometres.
		The tramping on Great Barrier Island is amongst the best in New Zealand.
	www.greatbarriernz.com /great_barrier_map.html (110 words)

	Small Town Travel Guide - Great Barrier Island in the Hauraki Gulf
		Great Barrier is an enchanted island of perfect peace, solitude, wild beauty and warm hospitality - just the place for the holiday of your dreams.
		The largest island in the Hauraki Gulf is just a 30 minute flight or a two hour ferry ride from Auckland.
		The island is criss-crossed by roads and walking tracks which connect the sandy beaches on the east coast with the sheltered harbours in the west.
	www.destination-nz.co.nz /destinations/great-barrier-island.html (414 words)

	[Travels] Great Barrier Island (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		We left for Great Barrier Island last Thursday, anticipating a nice beam reach for the more than 50 mile trip out to the northeast from Auckland.
		Neither possum nor deer have yet reached Great Barrier Island, but there were rabbit droppings everywhere (and a few dead rabbits on the road, despite the apparent scarceness of vehicles).
		Great Barrier Island proudly announces on its tourist brochures that it has no reticulated electricity.
	www.obairlann.net /pipermail/travels/2004-March/000061.html (882 words)

	Runaway Lodge accommodation on great barrier island
		Runaway to a magic holiday on Great Barrier Island, New Zealand just 30 minutes flying time from Auckland City or 3 - 4 hours on the ferry.
		Great Barrier Island has all that you would expect from an island holiday destination and more - rugged landscapes, white sandy beaches, native forest, and rare plant and animal life.
		iver you to other parts of the island or there is a choice of rental car firms with one located right next door for your convenience.
	www.runawaylodge.co.nz (162 words)

	Great Barrier Island accommodation
		Great Barrier Island accommodation choices for a holiday or vacation are many.
		With the large selection of holiday and vacation accommodation available on Great Barrier Island so you can choose the type of stay that you would like, whether it is close to the Hauraki Gulf, in the bush, isolated or close to one of the villages.
		It is in the east coast of Great Barrier Island and is lovingly designed in the style of a colonial manor house.
	www.ki-wi.co.nz /barrier_accommodation.htm (341 words)

	Fullers Group Limited
		Sea transport to Great Barrier Island is always weather dependent and adverse conditions can result in cancellation of our vessel to the island.
		If the vessel is cancelled due to weather or operational conditions, alternative arrangements are at your own expense, however, a refund will be given on the unused boat portion.
		Passengers are advised that rough sea states and adverse weather conditions can affect to great barrier Island.
	www.fullers.co.nz /index.php/pi_pageid/33 (550 words)

	Scoop: Open Letter From Great Barrier Island
		Great Barrier residents would appreciate your assistance in opposing this proposal as being contrary to the public interest.
		The northeast coast of Great Barrier has a lot in common with this scenario, and still appears to us as a de facto marine reserve, apart from the commercial fishing of course.
		Reason 1: The approach of DoC on Great Barrier Island, a Marine Protected Area can only be a ‘no take marine reserve’ does not reflect the strategy of the NZ Government, which allows for various other forms of marine protection.
	www.scoop.co.nz /stories/AK0409/S00185.htm (2547 words)

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