Bay of Islands

城市概覽

This region of New Zealand is rich in history and a fantastic example of why New Zealand has much to offer the traveller. This area of New Zealand is where the first missionaries settled in the early 19th century.

如何抵達

By car State Highway 1 from Whangarei and Auckland runs through Kawakawa on its way to Kaitaia.

By bus GreatSights New Zealand operate daily sightseeing tours from Auckland. Tours can be completed in one day, including a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Fullers GreatSights Dolphin-watching Cruise to Cape Brett and the famous "Hole in the Rock". InterCity Coachlines operates a number of daily coach departures to the Bay of Islands and other Northland destinations. Fares start from $1 plus booking fee. Other excursions including accommodation, food, travel and activities can be purchased from major New Zealand tour companies such as Kiwi Experience.

By plane Bay of Islands Airport at Kerikeri (KKE IATA) has scheduled flights several times a day from Auckland Airport and North Shore Aerodrome. Flights take 45 minutes.

當地交通

A number of boat operators run regular ferries between Paihia Wharf and Russell. Tickets can be purchased on-board and cost around $6 each way or $10 return.

必看景點

Historic buildings – The Bay of Islands sites are: Kerikeri Mission Station and Stone Store; Pompallier Mission in Russell; Te Waimate Mission at Waimate North – the Hokianga sites are: Clendon House in Rawene; Mangungu Mission at Horeke. Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Gifted to the nation by Lord and Lady Bledisloe in 1932. The Waitangi National Trust Treaty Grounds give a unique and fascinating insight into New Zealand's historic past. New Zealand's most significant document, the Treaty of Waitangi, was first signed here in 1840 between a few Maori chiefs and the British Crown, and became the basis for life in New Zealand as it is known today. Haruru Falls. Haruru means "big noise". The water falls in a horseshoe shape - very rare and quite spectacular - and Maori legend states that a taniwha (water monster) lives in the lagoon below. You can walk to Haruru Falls along the Waitangi walking track, or drive to Haruru Falls township - which is only 3 km from Paihia. In the 1800s, there were over 100 Maori villages along the Haruru Falls river. Stone Store at Kerikeri, the oldest stone building in New Zealand, and adjacent Kemp House, are perennial subjects for tourists' cameras. Puketi Forest. Along with Omahuta Forest, forms one of the largest contiguous tracts of native forest in Northland. Home to Te Tangi o te Tui Puketi, the fourth largest living kauri with a height of 50.9 m (167 ft), Puketi is easily accessible from the Bay of Islands, Whangaroa and Hokianga Harbour. Access to the recreation facilities can be reached from State Highway 1 or the network of secondary roads that skirt the forest. Kauri dieback disease, which is devastating kauri forests, has not reached Puketi yet. Clean your shoes before and after visiting, and keep to the tracks. Kawakawa Museum, in the former Memorial Library, Wynyard St, Kawakawa. Th-F. A glimpse of Kawakawa's coal mining history. The railway line running through the centre of Kawakawa to Opua is a remnant of the coal mining ti

體驗活動

Forestwalks, Adventure Puketi, Adventure Omahuta, 476 Puketi Rd, Okaihau (off State Highway 10 from the Kerikeri roundabout to the airport. 12-15 min from there; follow the clearly marked Puketi Forest signs, you will then find Adventure Puketi signs), ☏ +64 9 401-9095, fax: +64 9 401-9095, [email protected]. Summer season 9:30AM-10:30PM, winter hours by arrangement. From $65 per person. Fullers GreatSights. Operate the widest range of marine and land based activities in the region. Licensed by the Department of Conservation, they operate a number of cruises that are permitted to actively seek dolphins and whales in and around the Bay of Islands. Many cruises pick up passengers from both Paihia and Russell. There are also Cape Reinga and 90 Mile Beach day tours. Also marketed by awesomeNZ.com. The Rock Overnight Cruise. Cruises the Bay of Islands for 22 hours, incorporating lots of water activities, island walks, on-board meals, as well as time to watch the stunning scenery and wildlife. The area has a huge number of activities, from lounging on boats cruising around the islands, to scenic helicopter or fixed wing flights. Many of the activities are focused on or in the water. If you fancy kayaking, try Island Kayaks in Paihia.

順遊推薦

Whangaroa Ninety Mile Beach and Cape Reinga. Coach tours from Paihia usually last 8-10 hours so it may be better to take a Kaitaia-based tour instead. Hokianga (45 minutes drive from Kerikeri and 60 minutes from Paihia) Mangungu Mission House (historic site) — site of the biggest signing of the Treaty of Waitangi Koutu Boulders — biggest concretions in the world Sand Dunes — fantastic sandstone sculptures on top of dune opposite Opononi Wairere Boulders (nature park) — an enormous basalt flow just south of Horeke Omahuta Kauri Sanctuary — see 5 of the 12 biggest kauri trees in an undisturbed healthy forest Tane Mahuta — Lord of the Forest (most visited kauri tree in NZ)