Adventure Magazine December 2019/January 2020
Issue @217 - Xmas issue Waves, water, camping and more
Issue @217 - Xmas issue
Waves, water, camping and more
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A mere 19 kilometers separate the<br />
Coromandel Peninsular from the Southern tip of<br />
Barrier. Dramatic peaks pierce the sky, especially<br />
the summit of Hirakimata (Mt Hobson) a pointy<br />
rocky outcrop 621m above sea level.<br />
We were instantly at home, time almost<br />
stood still as we rolled into Harataonga beach,<br />
set up camp before heading out on the water.<br />
First stop exploring Rakitu Island (Arid Island).<br />
The 4 km paddle out from the main island<br />
seems somewhat remote with very little between<br />
this island and South America. Blue seas and<br />
dramatic cliffs surround the island as we paddle<br />
around just taking it in. Seals swimming around<br />
the boats and countless caves cut into the rugged<br />
cliffs overtime, to explore. This was paradise.<br />
Adventuring sea kayaker Jamie Garrod<br />
paddles through the maze of channels through<br />
scattered rock outcrops in on the Northern tip<br />
of Great Barrier Island<br />
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