Great Barrier Island

I'm on Great Barrier Island, which is the largest island in the Hauraki Gulf but has just 650 inhabitants. Lovely and quiet (although has mosquitoes, so I'm trying not to scratch my bites). I was slightly badly-prepared having not booked a shuttle from the airport or a hire car, but there was a shuttle lady there who took me to my accommodation and a hire car place just down the hill from where I'm staying so I later went there and got one. Spent the afternoon driving the roads south as far as I could go - some nice views - and then doing the hill sprints I was told to do by my coach! Am feeling virtuous and ready for a nice meal at the local pub, where it's open mic night. :) Off tramping and exploring tomorrow.