room service is available. breakfast is available and on-site parking is free. each of the 4 sophisticated, individually decorated suites with kitchens and washer/dryers include plush living rooms with fireplaces, plus whirlpool bath, free wi-fi, minibars and flat-screen tvs. set on a hillside overlooking the bay of islands, this secluded, adults-only, all-suite hotel is 5 km from haruru falls, and 16 km from the pompallier house. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. some suites have verandahs with sea views; 1 has a tropical water feature Bay of Islands Airport 23 min
Hundertwasser Public Toilets (23 min) Quirky restrooms created by artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser with bright recycled glass & mosaics. Rainbow Falls (Waianiwaniwa) (29 min) A short, simple walk leads to this waterfall cascading into a swimming hole bordered by vegetation. Haruru Falls (7 min) Popular spot for scenic photos & kayaking near a small waterfall, with benches & picnic tables. The Stone Store (27 min) This rustic 1832 landmark, the nation's oldest store, is now a gift shop for antique-chic goods. She's a Lady Sailing Adventures (11 min) Sea Shuttle Bay of Islands (10 min) Urupukapuka Island (1 hr 22) Camping and kayaking Flagstaff Hill Historic reserve (52 min) Pompallier Mission and Printery (50 min) Set in an 1842 historic building, this waterfront museum provides heritage exhibits & guided tours. Cruise to the Hole in the Rock (10 min) Popular catamaran cruise to see dolphins & visit a legendary rock formation, a Maori freehold site. Waitangi Treaty Grounds (6 min) Protected site of the signing of the first accord between the British Crown and the Maori people. Motuarohia Island / Roberton Island (55 min) The Rock Adventure Cruise (9 min) |