During my most recent trip to New Zealand in November 2024, I hiked to the amazing Mt Heale Hut on Great Barrier Island. This island is located about 4.5 hours by ferry from the city of Auckland but couldn’t be more different than mainland New Zealand. Great Barrier Island is a completely off grid island and I had the pleasure of spending three days hiking on the island. In this article I’ll tell you all about my hike to Mt Heale Hut, my chosen route and more tips for getting there. Enjoy...
