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Aotea: New Zealand s other island
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By: Scarlett Cvitanovich
Lack of electricity and cell-phone reception should be no barrier to planning a trip to Auckland s off-grid island, writes Scarlett Cvitanovich
Half an hour - that s all it takes to be whisked away from the fast pace of Auckland to the sanctuary of Great Barrier Island. People told me the Island had an off the grid lifestyle that s truly unique (houses generate their own power, so no hairdryers, but charging your phone is fine). But, it s not until you step off the plane, that you begin to really appreciate what a treat you re in for.