Tryphena

The image here is of the posties who worked the mail run from the Mainland to Great Barrier the century before last. "Great Barrier Pigeongram Service Photograph of pigeons with messages attached, 1898, New Zealand, maker unknown. Purchased 1999. Te Papa (GH006298)"

**GREAT BARRIER ISLAND TOUR INCLUDING RETURN FLIGHTS FROM AUCKLAND **

Tryphena is the romantically named 'capital' of Great Barrier and the key to services here. At Pah Beach hire a Kayak, this is an ideal place to cut your teeth, learn and be inspired.

Shiny Paua do the stand up paddleboard thing,

And the Medland family rent vehicles

Sunset at Pah Beach by Donna Massey

**GREAT BARRIER ISLAND TOUR INCLUDING RETURN FLIGHTS FROM AUCKLAND **