When a much larger landmass was found beyond Aotea , it was called Aotea - roa ( Long Aotea ) .
The first land sighted was accordingly named Aotea ( Cloud ) , now Great Barrier Island .
When a much larger landmass was found beyond Great Barrier Island , it was called Aotea - roa ( Long Great Barrier Island ) .
The first land sighted was accordingly named Aotea ( Cloud ) , now Great Barrier Island .