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Māori History in the Bay of Islands – Endurance, Adaptation, and Renaissance
Kororāreka Beach, 1844 Before Paihia had a mission station, before Russell was Kororāreka, before Kerikeri saw its first European building, Pēwhairangi (the Bay of Islands) was…
by Dave SmythMay 8 No comments -
See Orca in the Bay of Islands
A dorsal fin cutting through the water. A black and white shape gliding past your boat. The distinctive sound of a powerful breath breaking the surface. Orca sightings in the…
by Donna YorkeFeb 19 No comments -
Do Australians Need Travel Insurance in New Zealand?
New Zealand is just a quick hop across the Tasman, and with over a million Aussies making the trip every year, it’s easily one of the most popular destinations for…
by Donna YorkeDec 9 No comments -
Help Prevent Kauri Dieback
Giant Kauri Tree – Photo by ItravelNZ is licensed under CC BY 2.0 The Bay of Islands is known for it’s lush greenery and towering forests. But kauri dieback is…
by DesignerNov 15 No comments -
Directions from Auckland to Paihia
Markets on the village green, Paihia, Bay of Islands NZ Short distances and scenic routes make New Zealand the perfect destination for self-drive travel and there is no better place…
by Dave SmythAug 2 No comments -
What Are the Must-Do Activities in the Bay of Islands?
The Bay of Islands stretches across 144 islands scattered through turquoise waters on Northland’s east coast. You’ll find pods of dolphins playing in boat wakes, some of New Zealand’s most…
by Donna YorkeNov 25 No comments -
Directions from Auckland to the Bay of Islands
Waewaetorea Island, Bay of Islands NZ With such a variety of areas to explore in this beautiful country, you may be thinking, how can I possible…
by Dave SmythAug 2 No comments -
The History of Opua – The Bay’s Working Harbour
Opua in the 1970’s Drive north from Paihia and within ten minutes you’ll arrive at Opua, a place that feels fundamentally different from its more famous…
by Dave SmythMay 8 No comments -
Ipipiri – a historic map of the Bay of Islands
Place names come and go, but the land remains. An enquiry from a cousin about the name of one particular headland near his home in Manawaora Bay, Bay of Islands,…
by Dave SmythMay 8 No comments -
Bay of Islands Fishing Charters
Booking a fishing charter in the Bay of Islands puts you in the hands of experienced skippers who know these waters intimately. They understand where fish congregate, how conditions affect…
by Donna YorkeDec 9 No comments -
Finding a Wedding Photographer in the Bay of Islands
The Bay of Islands is one of New Zealand’s most spectacular wedding destinations. With 144 islands, sheltered harbours, white-sand beaches, and the kind of light that photographers dream about, it…
by Donna YorkeMar 26 No comments
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