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Marine Life in the Bay of Islands
Wildlife viewing in the Bay of Islands happens on the animals’ terms. Dolphins surf boat wakes when they feel like it. Orca sightings bring everyone to a standstill. You might…
by Donna YorkeFeb 19 No comments -
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 -
Māori Cultural Experiences
The Bay of Islands is where New Zealand’s story truly begins, and where Māori culture lives and breathes in every landscape, waterway, and shared story. This is Ngāpuhi territory, home…
by Donna YorkeNov 19 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 -
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 -
Game Fishing
Marlin caught with Andy Mcgaughey Sportfishing The Bay of Islands produces some of the largest billfish caught anywhere on the planet. New Zealand holds 16 of the 22 line-class world…
by Dave SmythJan 26 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 -
Dolphin Watching in the Bay of Islands
Dolphin watching in the Bay of Islands offers one of New Zealand’s most reliable marine wildlife experiences. Both bottlenose and common dolphins inhabit these sheltered subtropical waters year-round, making sightings…
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 -
Diving in Bay of Islands
The Rainbow Warrior has become a home to reef fishes and is well-known world-wide as a spectacular scuba diving location. The Bay of Islands sits at a sweet spot where…
by Dave SmythOct 22 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 -
Directions from Auckland to Russell
Say kia ora to romance in charming Russell, a favourite for those that want to get away from the crowds and haste of Auckland and enjoy secluded, natural beaches. If…
by Dave SmythAug 2 No comments
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