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Rental Car + Bay of Islands = Freedom to explore!
Explore at your own pace, and see the attractions you want to see, when you want to see them. You can still take advantage of the day long bus trips, such as the Cape Reinga / Ninety Mile Beach Bus tours that drive on the beach. See and Do - Bay of Islands The Bay of Islands is New Zealand's finest Maritime Park;
secluded bays, marine life in abundance, 144 Islands and
activities galore. It is the origin of European civilisation in
New Zealand and of huge native Maori cultural significance. Paihia - is the Bay of Islands busiest tourist destination. Almost all of the Bay of Islands water tours leave the Paihia wharf several times per day. There is a wide variety of Gift shops and Specialty Shops. The long beaches are perfect for a relaxing day in the sun. Waitangi, just minutes away, is where European settlers negotiated the terms of the Treaty of Waitangi with the Maori Natives. Here you can experience the Native Maori Cultural show, look through the museum, or even try the Waitangi Golf Course. There are so many things to see and do, you'll never be bored! Russell - You can catch a passenger ferry across to Historic Russell - New Zealands first capital, and home to many historic sites. New Zealand as we know it was formed in this very area. Many original buildings still exist - great examples of settlers buildings. Russell is located right on the waters edge, in a fantastic sheltered bay. Just step off the boat, walk up the Wharf directly onto the main street. There are many historically significant buildings and sites: The Policeman's residence, The Duke of Marlborough Hotel, The Flagstaff, Pompellier house - The list goes on! If you're feeling really energetic, try taking a walk over the hill to Tapeka Point. Great views from the lookout back to Waitangi and out to Sea! Opua is a world renowned stop for boaties. Marine products and repairs are available here. The vehicle ferry leaves Opua for the Russell side of the bay regularly everyday. There are charter vessels and hire boats galore! There is amazing food available at great prices right through
the Bay of Islands. Some of our Staff's favourites are: The
Black Olive pizzeria in
Kerikeri,
Makana Confections in
Kerikeri, Paihia's Ice Cream shops, Russell's waterfront dining,
The Trainspotter Cafe in Kawakawa, the selection of art
galleries and craft shops everywhere, the vineyards and the
beaches! On The Water - take a look around the Visitor information centre. There is a wide range of boating activities to choose from. You can hire a boat, catch the ferry, or take one of a number of cruises. There are Dolphin spotting cruises, high speed tours and slow cruises. The hole in the rock tour is a must do. Most days (depending on the tides and waves) the boat actually drives through the "Hole in the Rock" - Literally a big hole in a big rock! You get a tour through the Bay of Islands on the way. Remember there are 144 Islands to see, and some of them are privately owned with some impressive houses. Don’t Miss
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Please click the below photos to enlarge: ^ Sailing in The Bay
^More of The Bay
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