Bay of Islands Airport 7 min
Flagstaff Hill Historic reserve (1 hr 10) Hundertwasser Public Toilets (25 min) Quirky restrooms created by artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser with bright recycled glass & mosaics. The Parrot Place (7 min) Parrots and zoo Haruru Falls (16 min) Popular spot for scenic photos & kayaking near a small waterfall, with benches & picnic tables. Waitangi Mountain Bike Park (24 min) Cruise to the Hole in the Rock (20 min) Popular catamaran cruise to see dolphins & visit a legendary rock formation, a Maori freehold site. Marsden Estate (3 min) Wine, chardonnay, winery, and wine tasting Pompallier Mission and Printery (1 hr 8) Set in an 1842 historic building, this waterfront museum provides heritage exhibits & guided tours. Rainbow Falls (Waianiwaniwa) (7 min) A short, simple walk leads to this waterfall cascading into a swimming hole bordered by vegetation. St James Anglican Church (6 min) The Stone Store (6 min) This rustic 1832 landmark, the nation's oldest store, is now a gift shop for antique-chic goods. Rewa's Village (8 min) Waitangi Treaty Grounds (21 min) Protected site of the signing of the first accord between the British Crown and the Maori people. |