Paihia, New ZealandPhoto by Anonymous
Cool views of both land and water.Photo by Bandit, USA
Went for a walk through the rocksPhoto by Nicole H, Germany
Parents & Calf Dolphins frolicking in the Bay of I...Photo by Michael V, Australia
Really cool to see from the air.Photo by Bandit, USA
Town of Russell Photo by hoolio
That's the chopper!Photo by Bandit, USA
Just before midnight, it was still so warm at nigh...Photo by Nicole H, Germany
The Bay of Islands is pretty big.Photo by Bandit, USA
The view from the sundeckPhoto by David R, Australia
Another view of the hole in the rock.Photo by Bandit, USA
Treat grounds Pahia Photo by hoolio
Paihia, New ZealandPhoto by Anonymous
Another cool view - rocks, water and beaches.Photo by Bandit, USA
Paihia, New ZealandPhoto by Anonymous
Pilot was narrating the entire time.Photo by Bandit, USA
sunset over the bay of islands Photo by hoolio
View from the beach onto the boatPhoto by Nicole H, Germany
Some beautiful scenery Photo by Joan D
Paihia, New ZealandPhoto by Anonymous
Bay of Islands
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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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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 ... Continue Reading »
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