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Bay of Islands
Welcome to Bay-of-Islands.NZ.com, a website dedicated to providing information about the Bay of Islands,
New Zealand. Find your perfect hotel or other
accommodation for your stay, or book something to do in the
tours or activities section.
The Bay of Islands is one of the most picturesque and popular holiday sites in New Zealand,
combining great outdoor experiences with some of New Zealand's most significant historic sites.
Cruise from Auckland, or start your holiday in
Paihia, the hub of the Bay of Islands,
where many tours by both land and sea begin.
The Bay of Islands was the site at which the earliest contact between the indigenous
population and European settlers took place. Visit
Waitangi to see the treaty house, where
New Zealand’s founding document was signed by Maori and Pakeha leaders.
Russell, once the rowdy and bustling
capital of New Zealand, today maintains a lively and casual island feel due to its isolation from
the mainland. From here walk north to Flagstaff Hill, a reserve that was once the scene of a
historic confrontation between Maori leader Hone Heke and the British Colonials. The flag pole
flying the Union Jack was severed four times before war settled the dispute.
Kerikeri, the earliest permanent
settlement in New Zealand, houses some of the country’s oldest buildings, bush walks, arts and
crafts and local cuisine.
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As well as the peace and relaxation of the beaches and fishing and sailing opportunities,
the Bay of Islands provides for the thrill seekers; one of the most popular attractions is the
Hole in the Rock, off Cape Brett. You can take a boating trip through the hole in a huge rock
outcrop. Here you can also swim with the local common and bottlenose dolphins, or take a diving
trip to see the final resting place of the Rainbow Warrior wreck.
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The Amazing Dinosaur Discovery
Kerikeri Domain, Kerikeri, Bay of Islands From Saturday 20 April 2024 to Sunday 28 April 2024
| Wayne Taylor Band - Gig at Memorial Park, Kaikohe
Memorial Park, Kaikohe, Kawakawa, Bay of Islands Sunday 5 May 2024
| Chinese Blossom String Music Group
Turner Centre, Kerikeri, Bay of Islands Tuesday 7 May 2024
| Te Tupua the Goblin
Turner Centre, Kerikeri, Bay of Islands Saturday 11 May 2024
| Open Mic/ Jam Night
Russell Boating Club, Russell, Bay of Islands From Saturday 4 May 2024 to Tuesday 4 June 2024
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Allegra House - Bed and Breakfast. Allegra House is located up a hill from the centre of Paihia, where you will find a range of shops, restaurants and the...
Kerikeri Airport Arrival Transfer - Hotels - Airport & Hotel Transfer - Arrival - Kerikeri. Starting from $13.50 per person. Let the drivers collect you from Kerikeri Airport and drop you off at your accommodation in either Kerikeri or...
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