Ah, Great Barrier Island, a name whispered among those who seek solace and adventure in the embrace of nature. Nestled …
Category: About the island
Just off the north island of New Zealand is Great Barriere Island. It is an amazing, lost in time place.
Geography of the island
The island got its modern name from the British explorer James Cook, who named it so because it served as a barrier between the Pacific Ocean and the Hauraki Gulf.
Main cities on Great Barrier Island
Great Barrier Island, a beautiful place rich in history, natural wonders and exhilarating adventures. In this amazing corner of the world, which is part of New Zealand
Who lives on the island?
Mostly, these are elderly people who decided to live here and a few years ago bought a house and moved to Great Barriere from Auckland and other cities of New Zealand
History of the island
The European discoverer of the island was the British explorer James Cook, who discovered it in 1769.