New Zealand: The Bay of Islands

Cora McCormick

The Bay of Islands Highlights

Paihia

Russell

A rainbow hovers over the Duke of Marlborough Hotel
The oldest church in New Zealand

Haruru Falls

Waitangi Treaty Ground

Pompallier Mission and Printery

Cape Reinga

The Stone Store

Giant Sand Dunes

Cape Brett (“Hole in the Rock”)

Tapotupotu Beach

Other Things to Do in the Bay of Islands

Several Walking Tracks
Urupukapuka Island
Rainbow Falls
Flagstaff Hill Historic Reserve
Roberton Island (Motuarohia)
Kawiti Glowworm Caves
Twin Coast Cycle Trail (Pou Herenga Tai)

Dining

(In order of most to least favorite.)

Charlotte’s Kitchen
Seaside Cafe (Russell)
Bay of Islands Swordfish Club (Opua)
Jimmy Jack’s Rib Shack
CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen

Shopping

Accommodations

Opua Marina

Pahia Anchorage

Getting Here

Getting Around

Ferry to Okiato / Russell

Final Thoughts

Cora McCormick

Cora McCormick

Cora is an independent journalist, adventurer, and photographer. She earned her bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Southern California and her master's degree in communications from California State University, Fullerton. Cora and her husband, Roy, are currently sailing around the world. You can follow their journey here.

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