New Zealand » Bay of Islands http://www.new-zealand.net.au Just another WordPress weblog Sun, 05 Sep 2010 05:00:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Northland and the Bay of Islands http://www.new-zealand.net.au/destinations/northland-and-the-bay-of-islands/ http://www.new-zealand.net.au/destinations/northland-and-the-bay-of-islands/#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2009 04:14:45 +0000 admin http://www.new-zealand.net.au/?p=364 Known as the birthplace of the Nation the beautifully unspoiled nature of this region has a wonderfully rich culture and history.

Population

Bay of Islands region: 25,000

Paihia and Waitangi: 8,000

Whangerai: 75,000

Russell: 1,500

Natural Attractions

  • The safe, sandy beaches of Orewa and Mangawhai
  • The hot springs of Waiwera
  • Vineyards of Matakana and Warkworth
  • 26 metre high waterfalls or Whangarei which is one of the most photographed destinations in New Zealand.
  • AH Reed Memorial Kauri park with its 500 year old Kauri trees and treetop boardwalk at Whangarei is an unbeatable natural experience
  • Driving route around the highly acclaimed Poor Knight Islands
  • Cruising through the 144 islands that make up the beautiful Bay of Islands
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds with their Views over the Bay of Islands
  • Diving through the wreckage of the Rainbow Warrior
  • Doubtless Bay is famous for excellent surf cast fishing and golden beaches
  • Wild and natural 90 mile Beach which is known for good fishing and sand tobogganing
  • Moody Cape Reinga is t he meeting place for the Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea
  • Waipoua Kauri Forest with its walking tracks to giants such as 2,000 year old Tane Mahutu which is 52 metres high and 14 m wide
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