Activities in Great Barrier Island
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Aotea Sea Kayaks
Aotea Sea Kayaks runs harbour ($50, two hours), sunset ($60, two hours), snorkelling ($90, four hours) and phosphorescent night paddles ($90). Kayaks (per day $40 to $60) and snorkelling equipment (per day $25) can be hired, as well as sea kayaks kitted out with lines and tackle for fishing (per day $80).
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Hooked on Barrier
Hooked on Barrier sells and hires out diving, snorkelling, fishing, surfing and kayak (both from $35 per hour) gear.
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Golf Course
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Tramline Track
A more challenging tramp is the Tramline Track (five hours), which starts on Aotea Rd and follows old logging tramlines to Whangaparapara Harbour. The track is hilly and in some parts the clay becomes slippery after rain.
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Kaitoke Hot Springs Track
A very popular walk is the Kaitoke Hot Springs Track. The natural hot pools in a bush stream can be reached from Whangaparapara Rd (45 minutes).
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Harataonga Coastal Walk
The 11km Harataonga Coastal Walk (five hours) heads from Harataonga Bay to Whangapoua.
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Tryphena Charters
You can dive from a beach or charter a boat through Tryphena Charters.
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