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Rangitoto Island, Hauraki Gulf NatureORAPIU BAY Te Taiao Miners Head NORTH AUCKLAND WEST AUCKLAND Stunning white-sand beaches, Bordered by native rainforest beachside suburbs with buzzing and a stunning wild coastline, Plan your dining scenes and a flourishing creative West Auckland is home to 2 Ahuriri Point wine region. Auckland’s oldest wine region. Waiheke Roadtrip N Explore the most remote & pristine 0 2.5km 5km HAURAKI GULF & ISLANDS outer islands of the Hauraki Gulf Bird Rocks S.S. Wairarapa at sealink.co.nz/roadtrips Graves Rakitu Island A multicultural melting pot where Peppered with beautiful, Snorkel, Kayak, SUP, Sightseeing, Katherine Bay Waikaro Point (Arid Island) Wildlife Adventures Motairehe culture, vibrant markets, gorgeous distinctive islands where you www.gulfecoadventures.co.nz Maunganui Point gardens, adventure and fun family can sip fine wine, enjoy scenic RAKITU Tokawhero Point Whangapoua SCENIC attractions combine. seclusion and climb a volcano. ®NZ Registered Trademark ®NZ Registered Kawa wildlife Beach RESERVE TOP S.S. Wairarapa Graves ary & RICH BIRDLIFE stu SPECIES oua E TO SEE Whangap 14 uckland Whale and Dolphin Safari takes you GREAT BARRIER ISLAND P ort Official Visitor Map • BRYDE’S Ab Glenfern ay erc B out onto the Hauraki Gulf for a half-day of ro Sanctuary ga WHALE Nelson m n bie o Island ta FREE marine mammal spotting, encounters with 15 a Motuhaku r Hauraki Gulf a Aother wildlife, stunning views of Auckland and overall • TUATARA Island 16 H Whale and 2018/19 enjoyable sea time. Kaikoura Island y • PAKAHA/ o AOTEA (Selwyn Island) KAIKOURA r z & Islands t CONSERVATION FLUTTERING SCENIC i F dolphin watching PARK For birds, beaches RESERVE t Whakatautuna Point Moturako Island r Te Mahere Manuhiri mō ngā Motu SHEARWATER 3 o o Tīkapa Moana aucklandnz.com/visit and beauty, take a P 75-minute ferry trip from • STITCHBIRD direct from Great Barrier K downtown Auckland to iw • TAKAHE ir Island iki Red Bluff . Ba Tiritiri Matangi, an island Opakau y (Aotea Island) • COMMON Island Stony Beach sanctuary for New Zealand DOLPHIN Akatarere Pt native birds. It’s a nature Motutaiko Island Discover Today lover’s paradise. Tiri, as it’s Many Protect for Tomorrow affectionately known, is of the Gulf’s Rangiahua Lion Rock also home to a spectacular islands are free Island Stitchbird, of pests. Help by Luxurious & secluded with majestic Broken Islands Tiritiri Matangi, Hauraki Gulf lighthouse, walking trails Junction © Mark Meredith checking your elevated panoramic views of Tryphena Mahuki Islands and lovely beaches. Island Kaitoke Creek gear is pest & beyond to Coromandel free. 6 king-size rooms with ensuites. Rates include a substantial continental breakfast. Claris © The New Zealand Automobile Association Incorporated 2018. All rights reserved. Packages available with accommodation, airfares and car hire. Published in November 2018 by AA Tourism Publishing. Pitokuku Island Whangara Is Okupu T. 09 966 8720 • E. [email protected] 4 (Cliff Island) Lynda: 027 424 1957 [email protected] Medlands FRONT COVER IMAGE: Rangitoto Island, Hauraki Gulf 24 Schooner Bay Road, RD1 Tryphena, Great Barrier Island Beach Shakespeare Point our Harb apara hangapar Beacon Pt Blind Wine Regions www.trilliumlodge.co.nz W Bay The Pigeons He Rohe Wāina (Piroque Rocks) 18 Great Barrier Island map ref C4

Port Fitzroy Store For all your general groceries – 18 17 OK DI O RE fresh fruit, vegetables, milk & B C bread. Beer, wine and spirits. Tryphena Save T Shag Point r S.S. Wiltshire Bait, ice & LPG fills. ou rb 15%* Petrol/diesel available Ha Use discount code at wharf. ag Tryphena Pt AUCKMAP18 Sh when booking ur o rb online Aotea – Great Barrier Island DOC Huts & Campgrounds a a H en Experience the diverse wildlife and stunning Explore the island’s spectacular walks including the ph Try , Hauraki Gulf popular Aotea Track – a 2 night / 3 day experience. scenery of Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf. See whales, dolphins Waiheke 5 Hut bookings essential. Eftpos available Ferry to Auckland DOC Base located in Okiwi / 09 429 0044 / and seabirds while learning from experts on board working DISCOVER OUR ISLAND OF WINE Email: [email protected] Cecilia Sudden Bay 2070 Aotea Road, Port Fitzroy, Great Barrier Island | +64 9 426 0056 Book online at www.doc.govt.nz Ferry to Auckland A B C Cape Barrier D to protect these precious creatures and their fragile home. TOP Waiheke Island is only a 40-minute ferry 16 Great Barrier Island map ref B3 14 Great Barrier Island map B3 Every passenger contributes to these important conservation ride from downtown Auckland and is a self- PICKS efforts, just by coming on board. contained bubble of viticultural pleasure, with E: [email protected] GLENFERN TIPI & BOB’S SANCTUARY P: +64 9 429 0550 | M: 027 550 5187 many wineries providing a world-renowned Come walk or stay at Glenfern Sanctuary, a predator range of red and white wines. • STONYRIDGE Ring fenced wildlife sanctuary committed to creating a Known as ‘the island of wine’, Waiheke has • Waterfront accommodation now with safe haven for our native species. • Bistro bar & licensed restaurant of fine dining Promotion We offer holiday accomodation and corporate more than 30 boutique wineries and , • MAN O’ WAR and fantastic seaviews Code AA15 for retreats in Fitzroy House and Glenfern Cottage. your holiday with many of these open to visitors. Walk to VINEYARDS Enjoy self-guided or guided walks along a well with us • Full boat, all-day guided fishing trips hunting vineyards close to the ferry terminal at Matiatia formed track through native bush, including a GUIDED FISHING TRIPS • MUDBRICK & WATER TAXI the work-ups and reefs around the Hauraki Gulf swing bridge that takes you into the canopy of a Wharf, or tour guides can collect you from the VINEYARD (six people) 300-year-old kauri tree. www.haurakiexpress.co.nz wharf or meet you at Oneroa village. • Water taxi servicing the inner and outer islands • TANTALUS fishing: 0800 KINGIE Waterfront Lodge Come and experience the beauty that is Aotea, of the Hauraki Gulf Complementing Waiheke’s fine wines are ESTATE General enquiries: 0276646644 VINEYARD Great Barrier Island. • Certified Pest Free to visit the Treasure Islands award-winning restaurants, handmade [email protected] • Custom trips Start your eco-adventure at speciality foods, olive oils and locally grown • BATCH 38 Puriri Bay Rd, Tryphena, Great Barrier Island www.waterfrontlodge.co.nz produce. WINERY 17 Great Barrier Island map C4 15 Great Barrier Island map B3 whalewatchingauckland.com