Camping and fishing on Great Barrier Island

Laying in the ocean while watching sun set on the horizon on Great Barrier Island in New Zealand. Photo by Sony Ambassador Stefan Haworth

Digital Imaging Ambassador

Mates drinking beer in the back of the ute driving across Great Barrier Island in New Zealand. Photo by Sony Ambassador Stefan Haworth

A slow paced life

Great Barrier Island , a couple of shops, petrol station, mechanic and a bar. The Basics. Away from world, away from technology with limited reception. Invited to spend New Years with mates camping and spearfishing wasn’t something I would turn down.

Tryphena Beach at Great Barrier Island in New Zealand. Photo by Sony Ambassador Stefan Haworth

Evening surf at Great Barrier Island in New Zealand. Photo by Sony Ambassador Stefan Haworth

Stefan Haworth relaxing on the beach at Great Barrier Island in New Zealand. Photo by Sony Ambassador Stefan Haworth

Friendly NZ native morepork in the bush at Great Barrier Island in New Zealand. Photo by Sony Ambassador Stefan Haworth

Great Barrier Island has houses but many kiwi baches spread out in the bush, solar panels on top. It’s basic and remote but still the luxuries to pick up a pie, and ice cream at the shops. I decided to walk from the airstrip to Tryphena, see the island a bit more. Every one gives a nod or wave as they drive past, there’s no zombies on buses listening to head phones here. I didn’t take long for a local to offer a ride which was perfect before the hike over the hills started.

Walking back along the beach with Kingfish after a day spearfishing on Great Barrier Island in New Zealand. Photo by Sony Ambassador Stefan Haworth

Sunset over Tryphena at Great Barrier Island in New Zealand. Photo by Sony Ambassador Stefan Haworth

There’s no way i go anywhere without taking photos. With an exception to technology I took a couple of cameras. I wanted to keep things simple so just took a basic setup:
–Sony a7rII with FE 16-35mm f/4
-FE 85mm f/1.4
-Sony Rx1rII
–SonyAction Cam x3000
-portable solar panels to charge

More information on all camera gear setup can be found HERE
Cant wait to visit Great Barrier Island again some time soon! Island again some time soon!