Bay of Islands Airport 12 min
Cruise to the Hole in the Rock (30 min) Popular catamaran cruise to see dolphins & visit a legendary rock formation, a Maori freehold site. Pompallier Mission and Printery (1 hr 18) Set in an 1842 historic building, this waterfront museum provides heritage exhibits & guided tours. Waitangi Treaty Grounds (31 min) Protected site of the signing of the first accord between the British Crown and the Maori people. Rainbow Falls (Waianiwaniwa) (8 min) A short, simple walk leads to this waterfall cascading into a swimming hole bordered by vegetation. Haruru Falls (25 min) Popular spot for scenic photos & kayaking near a small waterfall, with benches & picnic tables. Motuarohia Island / Roberton Island (1 hr 22) Marsden Estate (13 min) Wine, chardonnay, winery, and wine tasting Flagstaff Hill Historic reserve (1 hr 19) The Parrot Place (5 min) Parrots and zoo The Stone Store (10 min) This rustic 1832 landmark, the nation's oldest store, is now a gift shop for antique-chic goods. St James Anglican Church (9 min) Rewa's Village (6 min) Matauri Bay (29 min) Body boarding, surfing & snorkeling in clear waters, off a crescent of white sand with island views. |