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Bay of Islands Information

Bay of Islands A jewel in New Zealand’s crown Back in 1769 Captain James Cook extensively..

Mangonui Information

Mangonui is the main centre of Doubtless bay and forms part of a string of small settlements. This..

Matauri Bay Information

A short drive north of Kerikeri, Matauri Bay is one of the true coastal delights of the winterless..

Omapere/Opononi Information

The settlements of Opononi and Omapere are situated on the southern shore, near the mouth of..

Waitangi Treaty grounds Information

Situated in the stunning Bay of Islands, the Waitangi Treaty grounds is New Zealands pre eminent..

Poor Knights Islands Information

The Poor Knights islands is a unique marine park situated 25km off the shore of the Tutukaka Coast...

Hokianga Information

Hokianga-Nui-A-Kupe means 'the place of Kupe's great return'. Many iwi (Maori tribes) trace their..

Doubtless Bay Information

In 1769 Captain James Cook looked in on this expanse of water and declared it was "doubtless a..

Hokianga Harbour Information

The Hokianga is 85 kilometres northwest of Whangarei and 25 kilometres west of Kaikohe on the..

Cape Reinga Information

Cape Reinga is situated at the far end of the north island, where the pacific ocean meets the..

Cavalli Islands and Matauri Bay Info

The Cavalli Islands lie off the coast of Matauri Bay. The main island, Motukawanui, is a nature..

Kauri Cliffs Information

Just a short distance from Matauri Bay, the upmarket Kauri Cliffs Lodge delivers panoramic views to..

Kerikeri Information

Kerikeri is a bustling, rural township in the Bay of Islands. It was the site of one of the first..

Waipoua Kauri Forest Information

Of all New Zealand’s kauri forests, none is more famous than Waipoua Forest on the west coast..

Whangarei Information

Whangarei is a subtropical city by the edge of a beautiful harbour. Mount Parahaki watches over the..

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Russell Information

Accessible by road or a short ferry ride west from Paihia, the tranquil coastal town of Russell, or Kororareka as it was formerly known, was the first permanent European settlement in New Zealand and the nation's original capital. The site of a fierce battle during the Flagstaff War in 1845, the township retains much of it's colonial flavour through it's heritage and architecture, with craft shops and cafes occupying many of the historic buildings.

Visitors can take in the area's history at the Captain Cook Memorial Museum (Need footage) as well as Christ Church. This is New Zealand's oldest surviving church and it still bears the scars of past conflict.

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Flagstaff Hill (need footage) can be reached by walking trail and has spectacular views of the surrounding bay, Nearby Tapeka Point Beach and Long Beach provide ideal swimming and kayaking areas.

Cruises, sailing vessels and fishing charters depart from here to explore the Bay of Islands. Russell is also home to some luxurious holiday retreats, including the famous Eagles Nest. Set on a 75 acre estate adorned by it's own private ridgeline and with five magnificent villas to choose from, this modern retreat offers seclusion and luxury to rival the world's best.

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