Bay of Islands Travel Tips
Long famed for its stunning coastal scenery, the Bay of Islands is one of New Zealand's major attractions.
The bay is punctuated by dozens of coves and when the sun is shining its clear waters range in hue from turquoise to deep blue. Although a hugely popular tourist and sailing destination, the 150 or so islands have thankfully escaped development; townships are all on the mainland.
As the site of New Zealand's first permanent English settlement, it is the birthplace of European colonization.
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Bay of Islands Cruises
Written by Viator, December 2010
With its stunning coastal scenery and languid waters, the Bay of Islands is a picture-postcard New Zealand destination. The bay is dotted with around 150 islands, reached from the mainland towns of ...
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3 Days in the Bay of Islands: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
At the northernmost tip of New Zealand is one of the country's best kept secrets: the picturesque Bay of Islands. This is where the locals come for holidays - there is something for whatever strikes ...
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Visiting the Bay of Islands
Written by Kyle, USA, July 2012
As the site of some of the best beaches, boating and weather found anywhere in New Zealand , the Bay of Islands is a highlight of any North Island holiday. A sheltered bay which ...
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