Even on a soggy weekday, there's no denying the beauty of this part of the world. Make sure you take a cruise - get out on the water and really come to grips with this remarkable corner of NZ.

A small place with a big heart in the Bay of Islands. Places to eat, drink and stay. Nice set of shops and supermarket. So a good place to stop before moving north. Roads are windy.

This is great beach to realx and soak up some rays. There is also plenty of activities to do such asthe helicoptor ride. We did the parasailing which was amazing.

We took a launch trip around the harbour and then on out around some of the islands, and right out to the open ocean, and through the Hole-in-the-Rock. Took a lunch break on one of the island, and then stopped off at Russell for a...More

Had a great visit. Naet shops in walking to distance, many resturants to choose from IF one has time to eat after having to decide what tours to do.the Helicopter flight was aamzing.....a MUST do.

as we stayed in paihia 3 nights had to check this out.has all the stuff there very nice view of the bay and all the islands,passenger ferry leaves here for russell as well as all your fishing charters etc good spot to chill and i...More

The are several good choices of boat rides or helicopter ride to see the harbour. Accommodations here are not expensive at all, and mostly having a kitchen. There is a good Chinese style restaurant with a good value buffet. Also, a small super market for...More