Bay of Islands Airport 15 min
The Rock Adventure Cruise (7 min) Rainbow Falls (Waianiwaniwa) (20 min) A short, simple walk leads to this waterfall cascading into a swimming hole bordered by vegetation. The Parrot Place (20 min) Parrots and zoo Pompallier Mission and Printery (55 min) Set in an 1842 historic building, this waterfront museum provides heritage exhibits & guided tours. Taiamai Tours Heritage Journeys (6 min) Flagstaff Hill Historic reserve (57 min) Waitangi Treaty Grounds (8 min) Protected site of the signing of the first accord between the British Crown and the Maori people. Motuarohia Island / Roberton Island (1 hr) Kawiti Glow Worm Caves (28 min) Tours through a network of 656-foot long caves lined with glow-worms, stalactites and stalagmites. Haruru Falls (3 min) Popular spot for scenic photos & kayaking near a small waterfall, with benches & picnic tables. The Stone Store (19 min) This rustic 1832 landmark, the nation's oldest store, is now a gift shop for antique-chic goods. Hundertwasser Public Toilets (22 min) Quirky restrooms created by artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser with bright recycled glass & mosaics. Cruise to the Hole in the Rock (7 min) Popular catamaran cruise to see dolphins & visit a legendary rock formation, a Maori freehold site. |