| the 1- and 2-bedroom apartments add separate living rooms and furnished patios; some include bay views. a 7-minute walk from the nearest beach, this relaxed motel is 1 km from the closest bus station and 4 km from the historic waitangi treaty grounds, where the maori chiefs and british crown signed their accord. amenities include an outdoor pool, a garden and a playground, plus a game room with a pool table and table tennis. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. parking is available. bright, casual studios offer wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and dvd players, plus kitchens and sofas
Bay of Islands Airport 24 min
The Rock Adventure Cruise (16 min) Urupukapuka Island (1 hr 18)
Camping and kayaking Hundertwasser Public Toilets (18 min)
Quirky restrooms created by artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser with bright recycled glass & mosaics. Waitangi Treaty Grounds (6 min)
Protected site of the signing of the first accord between the British Crown and the Maori people. Flagstaff Hill Historic reserve (48 min) Cruise to the Hole in the Rock (16 min)
Popular catamaran cruise to see dolphins & visit a legendary rock formation, a Maori freehold site. She's a Lady Sailing Adventures (17 min) Haruru Falls (8 min)
Popular spot for scenic photos & kayaking near a small waterfall, with benches & picnic tables. The Stone Store (28 min)
This rustic 1832 landmark, the nation's oldest store, is now a gift shop for antique-chic goods. Rainbow Falls (Waianiwaniwa) (29 min)
A short, simple walk leads to this waterfall cascading into a swimming hole bordered by vegetation. Motuarohia Island / Roberton Island (51 min) Sea Shuttle Bay of Islands (15 min) Pompallier Mission and Printery (46 min)
Set in an 1842 historic building, this waterfront museum provides heritage exhibits & guided tours. | 
