Bay of Islands

Four hours north of Auckland, on the east coast of the Northland peninsula, a group of 144 islands and small historical settlements like Russell and Kerikeri. Fish, swim, sail, cruise, kayak – get out on the water somehow and enjoy this stunning coastline, crystal clear waters and abundance of wildlife. Visit the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, New Zealand’s premier historic site and learn about the Treaty of Waitangi, and some of the European and Maori history.