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Great Barrier Island often colloquially known as just The Barrier is a large island of New Zealand, situated 100 km to the north-east of central Auckland in the outer Hauraki Gulf. With an area of 285 km² it is the fourth-largest island of New Zealand's main chain of islands, with its highest point, Mount Hobson, rising 621 m.

The remote island was initially exploited for its minerals and kauri trees and saw only some limited agriculture. It is now inhabited by a small population of around 850 people, mostly living from farming and tourism. The majority of the diverse environments of the island (around 60% of the total area) is administered as nature reserve by the New Zealand Department of Conservation, with the local authority being the Auckland City Council.

The island received its European name from Captain Cook because it acts as a barrier between the Pacific Ocean and Gulf. For centuries, the indigenous Maori have called it Motu Aotea, meaning island of the white cloud in the Maori language.

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Abercrombie Beach House
Located in Great Barrier Island, Auckland City, Auckland, New Zealand
A lovely harbourside home for those who want to experience the Barrier's northwest coast. You can fish virtually off the doorstep, there is a dinghy to use and it is a snorkller's paradise. This modern home is set amongst bush, about 30 meters from the fo...
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Barrier Beach Front
Located in Great Barrier Island, Auckland City, Auckland, New Zealand
The Beach House - a three level architect designed home that looks out over stunning Medlands Beach from living room and decks. Tastefully furnished in a semi Mediterranean theme the house offers wonderful indoor/outdoor flow. Three bedrooms plus a fold-o...
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Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge
Located in Great Barrier Island, Auckland City, Auckland, New Zealand
"You know you've got away from it all when you're relaxing on the deck of your beachfront home-away-from-home, watching dolphins frolic in a sun-kissed sea. Join us at Tipi and Bob's Waterfront Lodge and this kind of idyllic seaside accommodation is yours...
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mount st paul lodge
Located in Great Barrier Island, Auckland City, Auckland, New Zealand
a luxury lodge with 4 guest suites each with it`s own private decks overlooking mountains & beaches, each suite has a large bedroom, sitting room and limestone bathroom with full size bath and walk in shower
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Medlands Beach Cottage
Located in Great Barrier Island, Auckland City, Auckland, New Zealand
Medlands Beach Cottage. The Cottage - a cute little place with ocean views from deck and living areas. Only 100 meters from the beach. It sleeps up to seven with one double bedroom and a loft above the main living area with a double and two singles. There...
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Barrier Oasis Lodge
Located in Great Barrier Island, Auckland City, Auckland, New Zealand
"In secluded surroundings and beautiful natural environs, Oasis Lodge offers a luxurious and tranquil setting in which to indulge yourself, a class of its own in a world of its own. We cater to all your needs from the true adventurer to those who just wan...
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