The Bay of Islands is one of the icons of Northland, here as elsewhere on the East Coast, Pohutukawa lined beaches, secluded bays, and tranquil harbours offer a maritime playground for fishing, swimming, boating, diving or relaxing on the beach in the warm, northern sunshine.
The cultural and historical links to past and present offer a fulfilling venture into New Zealand earliest encounters - take the time to explore and experience! Little wonder Northland's East Coast is New Zealand's sub-tropical playground.
Explore this area
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Bream Bay ››
Discover white sandy surf beaches, rural scenery, walking tracks, native bush and the quaint village of Waipu.
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Whangarei ››
Whangarei boasts stylish cafes, waterfront dining, art galleries, markets, miles of secluded beaches and great night-life entertainment.
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Whangarei Heads ››
Set on a spectacular peninsula nestled between sheltered bays of Whangarei Harbour and the golden sands of the renowned Ocean Beach on its Pacific Northern Coast.
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Tutukaka Coast ››
Gateway to the Poor Knights, the Tutukaka coast is picturesque and has some of the finest beaches and scenery.
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Whangaroa ››
“A Singular and Beautifully Romantic Place” were the words used to describe Whangaroa Harbour by Captain Richard A Cruise, commander of the military detachment aboard the British naval supply ship HMS Dromedary on March 8, 1820
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Bay of Islands ››
New Zealand’s subtropical playground, a place where visitors and locals alike enjoy their favourite pastimes in the warm northern sunshine
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