Bay of Islands Airport 28 min
Pompallier Mission and Printery (42 min) Set in an 1842 historic building, this waterfront museum provides heritage exhibits & guided tours. Cruise to the Hole in the Rock (6 min) Popular catamaran cruise to see dolphins & visit a legendary rock formation, a Maori freehold site. Hundertwasser Public Toilets (14 min) Quirky restrooms created by artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser with bright recycled glass & mosaics. Motuarohia Island / Roberton Island (47 min) Urupukapuka Island (1 hr 14) Camping and kayaking Omata Estate Vineyard & Kitchen (39 min) Winery, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting Rainbow Falls (Waianiwaniwa) (34 min) A short, simple walk leads to this waterfall cascading into a swimming hole bordered by vegetation. Waitangi Treaty Grounds (11 min) Protected site of the signing of the first accord between the British Crown and the Maori people. Haruru Falls (12 min) Popular spot for scenic photos & kayaking near a small waterfall, with benches & picnic tables. The Rock Adventure Cruise (6 min) The Stone Store (32 min) This rustic 1832 landmark, the nation's oldest store, is now a gift shop for antique-chic goods. Flagstaff Hill Historic reserve (44 min) Kawiti Glow Worm Caves (15 min) Tours through a network of 656-foot long caves lined with glow-worms, stalactites and stalagmites. |