On the 6th July 1996, the World Premiere of the movie ‘Flight of the Albatross’ was held in a large marquee erected in the playing field at Kaitoke School on Great Barrier Island. On the island for the occasion were…

This vivid account from 1971 captures the enchanting yet daunting journey of a new schoolteacher and his family to Great Barrier Island. From the bustling departure at Mechanics Bay to their introduction to island life at Tryphena, the narrative provides…