Bay of Islands Airport 1 hr 7
Cruise to the Hole in the Rock (46 min) Popular catamaran cruise to see dolphins & visit a legendary rock formation, a Maori freehold site. Waitangi Treaty Grounds (50 min) Protected site of the signing of the first accord between the British Crown and the Maori people. Pompallier Mission and Printery (5 min) Set in an 1842 historic building, this waterfront museum provides heritage exhibits & guided tours. Haruru Falls (51 min) Popular spot for scenic photos & kayaking near a small waterfall, with benches & picnic tables. The Rock Adventure Cruise (45 min) Urupukapuka Island (37 min) Camping and kayaking Russell Museum (5 min) The history of the local Maori & incoming European settlers & whalers is examined at this museum. Motuarohia Island / Roberton Island (10 min) Kawiti Glow Worm Caves (54 min) Tours through a network of 656-foot long caves lined with glow-worms, stalactites and stalagmites. Omata Estate Vineyard & Kitchen (6 min) Winery, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting Hundertwasser Public Toilets (53 min) Quirky restrooms created by artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser with bright recycled glass & mosaics. The Stone Store (1 hr 12) This rustic 1832 landmark, the nation's oldest store, is now a gift shop for antique-chic goods. Flagstaff Hill Historic reserve (7 min) |