Bay of Islands Airport 1 hr 13
Waitangi Treaty Grounds (56 min) Protected site of the signing of the first accord between the British Crown and the Maori people. Christ Church, Russell (5 min) Church and history Urupukapuka Island (44 min) Camping and kayaking The Stone Store (1 hr 18) This rustic 1832 landmark, the nation's oldest store, is now a gift shop for antique-chic goods. Pompallier Mission and Printery (5 min) Set in an 1842 historic building, this waterfront museum provides heritage exhibits & guided tours. Motuarohia Island / Roberton Island (8 min) The Rock Adventure Cruise (52 min) Hundertwasser Public Toilets (59 min) Quirky restrooms created by artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser with bright recycled glass & mosaics. Flagstaff Hill Historic reserve (5 min) Russell Museum (5 min) The history of the local Maori & incoming European settlers & whalers is examined at this museum. Rainbow Falls (Waianiwaniwa) (1 hr 19) A short, simple walk leads to this waterfall cascading into a swimming hole bordered by vegetation. Haruru Falls (57 min) Popular spot for scenic photos & kayaking near a small waterfall, with benches & picnic tables. Cruise to the Hole in the Rock (52 min) Popular catamaran cruise to see dolphins & visit a legendary rock formation, a Maori freehold site. |