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10 secret islands in New Zealand’s Bay of Islands

10 secret islands in New Zealand’s Bay of Islands

  • September 10, 2019
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  • Russell, Paihia, Family, 4 day itinerary, Culture & History, Walking & Hiking, Kayaking, Cruise Ships, Kerikeri, Scuba Diving and Snorkelling, Explore Nature, Beaches, Nature, Wildlife
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New Zealand’s sunny Bay of Islands is a favourite holiday destination, but few people make it past the tourist centres of Paihia, Kerikeri and Russell.

Lonely Planet votes Bay of Islands in the top 3 destinations, Asia Pacific

Lonely Planet votes Bay of Islands in the top 3 destinations, Asia Pacific

  • July 3, 2019
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  • Russell, Paihia, Scenery, Family, Waitangi, Culture & History, Explore Nature, Beaches, Wildlife, Food and wine
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The experts have voted, and yet again our beautiful shores have come up trumps! Need any more convincing?

Ultimate Three-Day Itinerary for the Bay of Islands

Ultimate Three-Day Itinerary, Bay of Islands

Ultimate Three-Day Itinerary for the Bay of Islands

  • December 20, 2018
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  • Russell, Paihia, Scenery, Family, Waitangi, Culture & History, Boat Trips & Cruises, Walking & Hiking, Kerikeri, Explore Nature, Whale & Dolphin encounters, Food and wine
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Three days is just long enough to get a taste of some of the top sights and activities in the Bay of Islands that showcases nature, some history, and a splash of outdoor adventure.

Things to do and see at Cape Reinga

Things to do and see at Cape Reinga

  • August 6, 2018
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  • Scenery, Family, Culture & History, Walking & Hiking, Explore Nature, Beaches, Fishing, sand dunes, cape reinga
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On the Northernmost tip of the Aupouri Peninsula, you’ll find a remote spot where two oceans meet and Maori spirits return to their ancestral homeland.

  • family friendly
  • beaches
  • sand dunes
  • Cape Reinga

What to do, see and eat in Russell, Bay Of Islands

Russell, Bay of Islands

What to do, see and eat in Russell, Bay Of Islands

  • November 30, 2017
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  • Russell, Scenery, Family, Culture & History, Walking & Hiking, Kayaking
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There’s something utterly romantic about this small township, a historic seaside setting full of cafes, art galleries, and family activities.

What to do and see in Paihia, Bay Of Islands

What to do in the Bay Of Islands

What to do and see in Paihia, Bay Of Islands

  • October 14, 2017
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  • Paihia, Family, Waitangi, Culture & History, Boat Trips & Cruises, Walking & Hiking, Food and wine, Markets & Shopping
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Paihia is the perfect place to get amongst it in the Bay – whether you’re a single backpacker or part of a large family group. Here are some tips on how to make the most of it.

Things to see, do and eat in Kerikeri

The Pear Tree Restaurant

Things to see, do and eat in Kerikeri

  • October 13, 2017
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  • Family, Culture & History, Kerikeri
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Kerikeri is an awesome place to start a relaxed Bay Of Islands escape. Or, the perfect place to begin an action-packed outdoor adventure. There really is something for everyone.

Romantic Weekend in Russell

Romantic Weekend in Russell

  • April 20, 2017
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  • Russell, Culture & History, Boat Trips & Cruises, Walking & Hiking
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When we weren’t wining and dining at The Duke’s waterfront restaurant, we were essentially doing the same on the water, which of course the Bay of Islands is best known for.

Power of the haka sinks in during Waitangi visit

Waka Shelter, Bay of Islands

Power of the haka sinks in during Waitangi visit

  • March 25, 2017
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  • Waitangi, Culture & History
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We’re sitting in the front row of the whare runanga at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. The Treaty itself was signed just outside. A small concert group puts on a daily half-hour show celebrating Maori culture, music and history.

Waitangi Treaty Grounds the place for a history lesson

Waitangi Bay of Islands

Waitangi Treaty Grounds the place for a history lesson

  • February 1, 2017
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  • Waitangi, Culture & History
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As New Zealanders, we are awkward enough about our own history, let alone explaining the complexity of it to foreigners. With overseas tourists flooding into Paihia and the incomparably beautiful Bay of Islands, the Waitangi Treaty Grounds may well be the perfect place to start that conversation.

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