Bay of Islands Airport 9 min
Haruru Falls (8 min) Popular spot for scenic photos & kayaking near a small waterfall, with benches & picnic tables. Cruise to the Hole in the Rock (12 min) Popular catamaran cruise to see dolphins & visit a legendary rock formation, a Maori freehold site. The Parrot Place (14 min) Parrots and zoo Hundertwasser Public Toilets (17 min) Quirky restrooms created by artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser with bright recycled glass & mosaics. Waitangi Treaty Grounds (13 min) Protected site of the signing of the first accord between the British Crown and the Maori people. Te Waimate Mission (7 min) Rewa's Village (15 min) Rainbow Falls (Waianiwaniwa) (15 min) A short, simple walk leads to this waterfall cascading into a swimming hole bordered by vegetation. Flagstaff Hill Historic reserve (1 hr 2) Pompallier Mission and Printery (1 hr) Set in an 1842 historic building, this waterfront museum provides heritage exhibits & guided tours. Twin Coast Cycle Trail (18 min) The Stone Store (14 min) This rustic 1832 landmark, the nation's oldest store, is now a gift shop for antique-chic goods. Kawiti Glow Worm Caves (22 min) Tours through a network of 656-foot long caves lined with glow-worms, stalactites and stalagmites. |