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Bay of Islands Places

From Russell and Paihia to Motuarohia, Moturua and Waewaetorea — the places we visit and the ones worth lingering at.

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About the Bay of Islands
Local Places
About the Bay of Islands

144 islands. A marine playground best seen from the water.

Bay of Islands Locals / Activities
Island Walks in the Bay of Islands

Explore the Bay of Islands on foot — Roberton, Waewaetorea, Moturua and more, with The Rock Adventure Cruise.

Bay of Islands Locals
Motuaroahia - Roberton Island, beauty personified

Motuarohia (Roberton Island) in the Bay of Islands — beautiful Twin Lagoons, Project Island Song and a viewpoint worth the climb.

Bay of Islands Locals
Moturua Island - one of our favourite islands to visit

Moturua Island in the Bay of Islands — bird sanctuary, walking tracks, snorkelling at Army Bay.

Cruise Log / Blog
Our Bay of Islands hidden gems - letting out our secrets

HIDDEN GEMS IN THE BAY OF ISLANDS

Local Activities
Paihia Walking Tracks

OFF THE BEATEN PATH IN PAIHIA

Local Places
Rest and Relaxation in Opua

One of the places you shouldn't miss visiting when in the Bay of Islands is Opua. Opua means "The place of Pua" — O (the place of) and Pua (the Pua flower)

Bay of Islands Locals
Russell — Check out the historic Russell or also known as Kororareka!

Russell (Kororāreka) — New Zealand's first capital, a short ferry from Paihia in the Bay of Islands.

Local Places
Waewaetorea Island

The Bay of Islands in New Zealand is a true nature lover's ideal getaway. With over 140 islands and coastlines to explore, the picturesque Waewaetorea Isla

Cruise Log / Captain's Log
Waewaetorea Island — a gem tucked away in The Bay of Islands

WAEWAETOREA ISLAND — A GEM TUCKED AWAY IN THE BAY OF ISLANDS

Local Places
Waitangi

EXPERIENCE MAORI CULTURE IN WAITANGI

Local Activities
Waitangi Museum

AN IMMERSIVE CULTURAL EXPERIENCE IN WAITANGI

Bay of Islands Locals / Local Places
Wonderful Local Places to visit in Paihia

Paihia — the gateway to the Bay of Islands and home port of The Rock Adventure Cruise.