Northland Must Dos - East Coast: Bay of Islands

The Bay of Islands is renowned for its historical significance and incredible marine life and a multitude of ways to enjoy being in, on and under the water.

But did you know it’s also home to New Zealand’s best toilet, not to mention its emergence as the food and wine basket of New Zealand.

Find out more

The bountiful and beautiful Bay of Islands ››

Ah, the Bay of Islands, that aquatic playground, with 144 islands to explore…
A convenient stop - Hundertwasser Toilets ››

Don’t let clinical, cold-metalled toilet seats goose pimple your road trip up north!
Kerikeri - taste the good life ››

For many of us Kerikeri evokes memories of sunlight and oranges .....
Waitangi - who we are ››

To understand who we are, we must know where we came from and how we grew together.
Tackling the Duke’s Nose - Whangaroa ››

If you want an experience that combines tranquillity and history with dramatic scenery…
Romantic Russell ››

Birthplace of the nation and one of the most romantic dining experiences in the country
The silent story tellers of Russell ››

The oldest stories of New Zealand’s early European settlers are told without voices, in a gathering place near the town that was once our capital.
Magical Matauri ››

Call me strange but I find camping really romantic. No really – well, okay, I admit, not all kinds of camping. It has to be absolute beachfront but far from the madding crowd.
Anglers’ El Dorado ››

Game fishing legend Zane Grey described the Bay of Islands as the “Angler’s Eldorado” and for thousands of kiwis Northland is the best place to cast a line.