Overview

A stunning thirty minute scenic flight by light plane over the sparkling waters of the Hauraki Gulf brings you to majestic Great Barrier Island. After breakfast at a local café take an easy half hour walk on graveled tracks and boardwalks past giant Nikau palms and rare native flora and fauna over unique wetlands to the Kaitoke natural thermal springs.

Drive past native bush and rugged peaks to a scenic location and enjoy a relaxed kiwi style picnic lunch. Then visit a sweeping, often deserted stretch of pristine white sand. There is time for a swim or a meander along the beach. Here the world’s largest population of Brown Teal can be found, a friendly little duck on the verge of extinction. At a nearby stream, monster eels come when called and can be fed – if you dare!

This unforgettable day is rounded off with a climb to the top of Windy Canyon, a spectacular walk around rocky outcrops and past sheer cliffs coated with rata vines. This is a day that can truly be described as a “once in a lifetime” experience.

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Tour Inclusions

Knowledgeable and experience eco-tour guide
2 scenic flights over the Hauraki Gulf
Breakfast and lunch

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What to Bring

Comfortable walking shoes
Bathing suit

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Tour Details

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Tour Operator

Bush and Beach is Auckland’s premier small-group eco-tour company. Their experienced eco-guides provide a small-group, interactive, unforgettable experience of spectacular natural worlds. Multi-award winning tours include unspoiled rainforest, awe-inspiring surf beaches, wetlands with rare and endangered flora and fauna, beautiful waterfalls and unique city tours.

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Photos

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Hot Pools	Windy Canyon	Beach	View from the Top

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