Bay of Islands Airport 19 min
Pompallier Mission and Printery (1 hr 21) Set in an 1842 historic building, this waterfront museum provides heritage exhibits & guided tours. Hundertwasser Public Toilets (38 min) Quirky restrooms created by artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser with bright recycled glass & mosaics. Waitangi Treaty Grounds (34 min) Protected site of the signing of the first accord between the British Crown and the Maori people. Flagstaff Hill Historic reserve (1 hr 23) Haruru Falls (28 min) Popular spot for scenic photos & kayaking near a small waterfall, with benches & picnic tables. Waitangi Mountain Bike Park (37 min) Rainbow Falls (Waianiwaniwa) (17 min) A short, simple walk leads to this waterfall cascading into a swimming hole bordered by vegetation. Cruise to the Hole in the Rock (33 min) Popular catamaran cruise to see dolphins & visit a legendary rock formation, a Maori freehold site. Rewa's Village (17 min) Urupukapuka Island (1 hr 43) Camping and kayaking The Stone Store (15 min) This rustic 1832 landmark, the nation's oldest store, is now a gift shop for antique-chic goods. The Parrot Place (16 min) Parrots and zoo Motuarohia Island / Roberton Island (1 hr 26) |