Bay of Islands

From MaxTravelz

The Bay of Islands, is in the north of the North Island of New Zealand.

Contents 1 Cities 2 Understand 3 Talk 4 Get in 4.1 By car 4.2 By bus 4.3 By plane 5 Get around 6 See 6.1 Itineraries 7 Do 8 Eat 9 Drink 10 Stay safe 11 Get out

Cities

• Kerikeri. This town is often called the Cradle Of The Nation, nestled among orchards and gardens, is a favourite destination.
• Opua.
• Paihia. The main city of the Bay of Islands, is a busy destination with many places to eat, drink and sleep.
• Russell.
• Waitangi. The city where the Treaty of Waitangi, between the Maori Chiefs and the British Crown, was first signed in 1840.

Understand

This region of New Zealand is rich in history and a fantastic example of why New Zealand has much to offer the traveller. This area of New Zealand is where the first missionaries settled in the early nineteenth century.

Talk

Get in

By car

• State Highway 1. SH1 will take you along the east coast from Auckland into the Bay of Islands region.

By bus

By plane

• Kerikeri Airport. The flights from Auckland is about 45 minutes.

Get around

See

The Waitangi Treaty Grounds were gifted to the Nation by Lord and Lady Bledisloe in 1932, The Waitangi National Trust Treaty Grounds give a unique and fascinating insight into New Zealand's historic past. New Zealand's most significant document, The Treaty of Waitangi, was first signed here in 1840 between the Maori Chiefs and the British Crown, and became the basis for life in New Zealand as it is known today.

The Stone Store at Kerikeri, the oldest stone building in New Zealand, and adjacent Kemp House, are perennial subjects for tourists' cameras.

In Kerikeri,the Enz of the Earth store is not just a place to shop for exotic things.Sit in the inner garden for a while and take in the peaceful surroundings of it.Visit their website for a preview. Enz of the Earth

Puketi Forest. Puketi forest Puketi Forest, along with Omahuta Forest, forms one of the largest contiguous tracts of native forest in New Zealand's Northland. Home to Te Tangi o te Tui Puketi, the fourth largest living kauri with a height 50.9 m (167'), Puketi is easily accessible from the Bay of Islands, Whangaroa and Hokianga Harbour. Access to the recreation facilities can be reached from State Highway 1 or the network of secondary roads that skirt the forest.

The Puketi and Omahuta Forest offers a diverse range of walking and tramping opportunities

Itineraries

Do

The area is home to a huge number of activities, from lounging on boats cruising around the various islands, to scenic helicopter or fixed wing flights.

Many of the activities are focused on or in the water. If you fancy a go at Kayaking then try Island Kayaks based next to the Pipi Patch.

You can also take a catamaran trip around the bay and see the dolphins! They are right at the prow of the vessel and love to play. There is also the opportunity to swim with them.

Eat

Drink

Stay safe

Get out

• Ninety Mile Beach and Cape Reinga. Coach tours from Paihia usually last about 8-10 hours in duration, but if you are feeling flush you can jump into a Cessna for a 4 hour trip over to Kaitaia. Most of these tours also offer a chance to sandsurf at Tepaki Stream - an activity that involves climbing up the sand dunes and throwing yourself down them on a tea tray!

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