Where are the Bay of Islands in New Zealand?

North Island
The Bay of Islands is a natural harbour about 16 kilometres wide on the north-eastern coast of New Zealand’s North Island. At its northern end are the Kerikeri and Te Puna (Mangonui) inlets and to the south is the Waikare inlet.

How many islands are in the Bay of Islands New Zealand?

144 islands
Māori culture A three-hour drive or 35 minute flight north of Auckland, the Bay of Islands encompasses 144 islands between Cape Brett and the Purerua Peninsula and includes the boutique towns of Opua, Paihia, Russell and Kerikeri.

Why is it called Bay of Islands?

New Zealand was first discovered about 1000 years ago by the great Polynesian navigator Kupe who sailed here from his homeland Hawaiki. In 1769 James Cook came to New Zealand, extensively charted both North and South Island and gave the Bay of Islands its present name.

Where is the Bay of Isles?

The Bay of Isles is a bay 9 miles (14 km) wide and receding 3 miles (5 km), lying between Cape Buller and Cape Wilson along the north coast of South Georgia. It was discovered in 1775 by a British expedition under James Cook and so named by him because numerous islands (at least twelve) lie in the bay.

How many days do you need in Bay of Islands?

Well, three days isn’t long but it’s still long enough to get a taste of some of the top sights and activities at our doorstep that include nature, some history, and a splash of outdoor adventure.

Is the Bay of Islands worth visiting?

Hi brha01 – yes the Bay of Islands is well worth visiting. The “classic” route is on the Twin Coast Highway – up the West coast, across to Paihia, then down the East coast. Heading to the BOI – Kauri Museum at Matakohe.

What can you do in Bay of Islands for free?

10 Free and Cheap things to do in the Bay of Islands

• Visit Haruru Falls.
• Catch the amazing views from the Paihia Lookout.
• Experience Waitangi Mountain Bike Park.
• Explore the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.
• Ride the Pou Herenga Tai – Twin Coast Cycle Trail.
• Catch your dinner alongside the locals at the Opua wharf.

What is the Bay of Islands known for?

The Bay of Islands is an area on the east coast of the Far North District of the North Island of New Zealand. It is one of the most popular fishing, sailing and tourist destinations in the country, and has been renowned internationally for its big-game fishing since American author Zane Grey publicised it in the 1930s.

Why is it called the Bay of Martyrs?

The place names – Massacre Bay, Massacre Point, Bay of Martyrs – refer to a strong component of local oral history which suggests that Europeans killed a large group of Kirrae-Wurrong Aboriginal men by driving them off the cliffs hereabouts. The women and children were allegedly killed in a nearby swamp.

What is the population of Bay of Islands?

30,009
The 2018 population for Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Ward is 30,009, with a population density of 0.15 persons per hectare.

What is there to see between Auckland and Bay of Islands?

We recommend: Touring.

Is it better to stay in Russell or Paihia?

Russell is quieter,although it gets its share of day trippers and Paihia is more geared up to tourism with more bars/restaurants etc. We chose to stay in Paihia but a little out of the town towards the Waitangi treaty grounds.

Paihia is the main tourist town in the Bay of Islands in the far north of the North Island of New Zealand. Photo: AlasdairW, CC BY-SA 3.0 . Waitangi is a locality in the Bay of Islands on the North Island of New Zealand. Waitangi is situated 1½ km northwest of Paihia. Photo: Antilived, CC BY-SA 3.0 .

Where is Paihia in the Bay of Islands?

Paihia is an historic town in the Bay of Islands in the Northland region of the North Island of New Zealand. It has numerous sights and activities, and stunning views of the bay. The Treaty House at Waitangi in Northland, New Zealand, is the former house of the British Resident in New Zealand, James Busby.

Where is the Bay of Plenty in New Zealand?

The Bay of Plenty is a region on the north-east coast of the North Island of New Zealand. Photo: Wikimedia, CC0. Hawke’s Bay is a region on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand.

Where is the Waikato Region in New Zealand?

The Waikato is a region of the North Island of New Zealand that lies to the south of Auckland and is named for the Waikato River that traverses its length. The Bay of Plenty is a region on the north-east coast of the North Island of New Zealand. Hawke’s Bay is a region on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand.