| kayak and bike use is complimentary. a studio offers a kitchenette, a tv and a dvd player. other amenities include a game room, tennis courts and a garden verandah with bbqs. low-key dorms and private rooms offer shared bathrooms; some have bunk beds or en suite facilities. there's a cosy, wood-panelled dining area with a library, plus a guest kitchen and laundry. . a 2-minute walk from the bay of islands, this laid-back hostel is a 7-minute walk from the nearest bus stop and 3 km from the treaty house museum. pets are welcome
Bay of Islands Airport 23 min
Urupukapuka Island (1 hr 20)
Camping and kayaking Haruru Falls (7 min)
Popular spot for scenic photos & kayaking near a small waterfall, with benches & picnic tables. She's a Lady Sailing Adventures (9 min) Pompallier Mission and Printery (48 min)
Set in an 1842 historic building, this waterfront museum provides heritage exhibits & guided tours. The Rock Adventure Cruise (8 min) Motuarohia Island / Roberton Island (53 min) Flagstaff Hill Historic reserve (50 min) Waitangi Treaty Grounds (6 min)
Protected site of the signing of the first accord between the British Crown and the Maori people. Rainbow Falls (Waianiwaniwa) (29 min)
A short, simple walk leads to this waterfall cascading into a swimming hole bordered by vegetation. Hundertwasser Public Toilets (20 min)
Quirky restrooms created by artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser with bright recycled glass & mosaics. Sea Shuttle Bay of Islands (7 min) The Stone Store (28 min)
This rustic 1832 landmark, the nation's oldest store, is now a gift shop for antique-chic goods. Cruise to the Hole in the Rock (8 min)
Popular catamaran cruise to see dolphins & visit a legendary rock formation, a Maori freehold site. | 
