Great Barrier Island
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Great Barrier Island (Māori: Aotea) lies in the outer Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand, 100 kilometres (62 mi) north-east of central Auckland. With an area of 285 square kilometres (110 sq mi) it is the sixth-largest island of New Zealand[4] and fourth-largest in the main chain. Its highest point, Mount Hobson, is 627 metres (2,057 ft) above sea level.[5] The local authority is the Auckland Council.
Nickname: The Barrier | |
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Geography | |
Location | North Island |
Coordinates | 36°12′S 175°25′E |
Area | 285 km2 (110 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 621 m (2037 ft)[1][2] |
Highest point | Mount Hobson or Hirakimatā |
Administration | |
New Zealand | |
Demographics | |
Population | 1,040 (June 2023)[3] |
Pop. density | 3.6/km2 (9.3/sq mi) |
The island was initially exploited for its minerals and kauri trees and saw only limited agriculture. In 2013, it was inhabited by 939 people,[6] mostly living from farming and tourism and all living off-the-grid.[7] The majority of the island (around 60% of the total area) is administered as a nature reserve by the Department of Conservation.[5] The island atmosphere is sometimes described as being "life in New Zealand many decades back".[8]