Northland Region

Things to do in Bay of Islands

Top Things to Do in Bay of Islands

Things to Do in Bay of Islands

Popular things to do

Popular Cities in Bay of Islands

North Island, New Zealand

North Island, New Zealand

North Island, New Zealand

North Island, New Zealand

Ways to tour Bay of Islands

Book these experiences for a close-up look at Bay of Islands.

Dolphin Cruise to the Hole in the Rock with Island Stopover - Morning Cruise
271
Private and Luxury
from $120.00 per adult
Dolphin Cruise to the Hole in the Rock with Island Stopover - Afternoon Cruise
108
Private and Luxury
from $120.00 per adult
Half-Day Bay of Islands Discovery Tour from Paihia
93
Catamaran Cruises
from $120.00 per adult
Cape Reinga and 90 Mile Beach Tour from Bay of Islands
126
Bus Tours
from $160.00 per adult
Phantom Sailing Bay of Islands
85
Half-day Tours
from $130.00 per adult
Small Group, Day Bay of Islands Sailing Cruise, Aboard Vigilant
145
Shore Excursions
from $130.00 per adult
Bay of Islands Tall Ship Sailing on 'R. Tucker Thompson' Including BBQ Lunch
130
Day Trips
from $159.00 per adult
Bay of Islands Waterfall Cruise Kayak or Paddle board
45
from $69.75 per adult
5-Day Guided Tour of Northland Explored Heritage Byways
Bus Tours
from $2,255.00 per adult
Bay of Islands Craft Beer & Wine Tour
4
Bus Tours
from $125.00 per adult

Top Attractions in Bay of Islands

1. Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Historic Sites • Gardens

Admission tickets from NZ$50.00

Admission included 1 hour guided tour, excellent Maori cultural show, access to a wonderful extensive and modern museum.

2. Rainbow Falls

Waterfalls

By errnie-the-greek

Start at the Stone Store car park and take this lovely walk along this peaceful woodland trail.

3. Pompallier Mission and Printery

Historic Sites

The staff are excellent (Tracy, Debs and the very knowledgeable woman who gave us the guided tour).

4. Flagstaff Hill

Historic Sites

A steep walk to the top but wonderful views.

5. Paihia Harbour

Nature & Wildlife Areas

There are lots of shops and plenty of activities to do.

6. The Stone Store & Kemp House - Kerikeri Mission Station

Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings

However, I'd highly recommend a guided tour of Kemp House which also allows you entry to the Stone Store Museum (leve...

7. Paroa Bay Winery- Villa Accommodation.

Wineries & Vineyards • Beaches

Open now

This Winery and Sage Restaurant are spectacularly located looking out onto an island filled sea.

8. The Parrot Place

Nature & Wildlife Areas

Fantastic for Bird Lovers

9. Urupukapuka Island

Islands

When you get to Otehei Bay leave the jetty and head off on the walking trails.

10. Manginangina Kauri Walk

Hiking Trails • Forests

... The walk it’s self only takes about 15 mins and could be managed in a wheel chair with a board walk all the way .

11. Oneroa Bay

Beaches

By estherbT9609BY

Easy walk to a beautiful beach

12. Christ Church

Churches & Cathedrals

Get up close to the outside walls and you can still see the bullet holes from the Kororareka wars.

13. Omata Estate

Wineries & Vineyards

By travelmadbob

Perfect wine tasting

14. Russell Museum

Speciality Museums

By celiaann196700

There is a scale model of captain Cooks Endeavour and lots of Maori artefacts.

15. Pou Herenga Tai Twin Coast Cycle Trail

Biking Trails

By Journey47465352955

Down hill from Okaihau.

16. Bay of Islands i-SITE Visitor Information Centre

Visitor Centres

You can also book some activities there or buy ferry tickets as well.

17. Opua Forest Lookout Track

Nature & Wildlife Areas • Lookouts

By PreetiChhatre

You need to take the school road.

18. Tapeka Point Track

Hiking Trails

19. Te Waiariki Ngawha Springs

Hot Springs & Geysers

By beckyduncan2

There were several pools with varying degrees of heat, Just brilliant.

20. Cape Brett Walkway

Hiking Trails

By Sunshine802705

Probably best to prebooked your water taxi pick prior to the walk if you not planning to do another 8 hours back.

21. St Paul's Anglican Church

Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals

Interesting graves in the grounds dating back to early 1880s

22. Opua Kauri Walk

Scenic Walking Areas

Easy track, nicely maintained.

23. The Strand Beach

Beaches

This is historic Russell at its best - the wharf, the boats resting in the harbour the old cottages bordering the nar...

24. Twin Coast Cycle Trail Northland

Biking Trails

The track is downhill from Okaihau through lovely countryside to the river valley then goes to the Hokianga harbour .

25. Bay of Islands Coastal Walkway - Okiato to Russell

Historic Walking Areas • Piers & Boardwalks

Open now

26. Puketi Nature Trail

Nature & Wildlife Areas • Hiking Trails

The path takes about an hour round trip but you must stop often to take in the majesty of the Kauri trees and other f...

27. Waitangi Mountain Bike Park

Biking Trails • Parks

By n0rthlandcamper

Amazing day in the forest

28. Just Imagine Gallery

Art Galleries

29. Nancy Fladgate Track

Hiking Trails

30. Kerikeri River Track

Hiking Trails

Lovely walk through the forest beside the stream.

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Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours

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