Auckland Excursions
Urupukapuka Island, Bay of Islands, North Island © New Zealand Tourist Board
Bay of Islands
The Bay of Islands is famous for its beautiful coastal scenery
and it is one of North Island's major attractions. The bay is
interspersed with numerous little coves and inlets and sandy
beaches, and the historical townships of Paihia, Waitangi and
Russell are the central hubs of the area, from where an
unbelievable array of activities and tours can be arranged. Sailing
and boat cruises around the islands are the main attraction, but
the natural surroundings and warm waters of the bay make it an
ideal place for kayaking, swimming, diving and fishing. The bay is
also of historical significance as the place where the Treaty of
Waitangi was first signed between the European settlers and Maori
chiefs in 1840.
Website: www.bay-of-islands.co.nz
