Bay of Islands Airport 20 min
Flagstaff Hill Historic reserve (1 hr 27) Haruru Falls (33 min) Popular spot for scenic photos & kayaking near a small waterfall, with benches & picnic tables. St James Anglican Church (15 min) Pompallier Mission and Printery (1 hr 25) Set in an 1842 historic building, this waterfront museum provides heritage exhibits & guided tours. Waitangi Mountain Bike Park (41 min) The Stone Store (16 min) This rustic 1832 landmark, the nation's oldest store, is now a gift shop for antique-chic goods. Waitangi Treaty Grounds (38 min) Protected site of the signing of the first accord between the British Crown and the Maori people. Cruise to the Hole in the Rock (37 min) Popular catamaran cruise to see dolphins & visit a legendary rock formation, a Maori freehold site. Rainbow Falls (Waianiwaniwa) (14 min) A short, simple walk leads to this waterfall cascading into a swimming hole bordered by vegetation. Rewa's Village (13 min) Matauri Bay (36 min) Body boarding, surfing & snorkeling in clear waters, off a crescent of white sand with island views. The Parrot Place (12 min) Parrots and zoo Motuarohia Island / Roberton Island (1 hr 30) |