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Bay of Islands
THE BAY OF ISLANDS IS WORLD FAMOUS FOR THE NATURAL UNSPOILT BEAUTY OF ITS ISLAND-STUDDED WATERWAYS WITH A RICH MAORI AND EUROPEAN HERITAGE. THERE ARE FEW BETTER PLACES TO GAIN A SENSE OF MAORI CULTURE THAN AT THE WAITANGI TREATY GROUNDS. OTHER POINTS OF INTEREST INCLUDE A CRUISE TO THE NATURAL CAVE NAMED THE HOLE IN THE ROCK, A VISIT TO THE WAIPOUA FOREST TO WITNESS THE GIANT KAURI TREES AND STAND AT THE BASE OF THE 2000-YEAROLD TANE MAHUTA. CAPE REINGA IS THE NORTHERNMOST TIP OF THE ISLAND AND ITS WHERE THE TASMAN SEA AND THE PACIFIC OCEAN COLLIDE – ITS ALSO A PLACE OF SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE TO THE MAORI.
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SCENIC HOTEL BAY OF ISLAND
GREATSIGHTS FULLERS BAY OF ISLANDS A visit to New Zealand is not complete without a journey to the very top of the North Island – Cape Reinga (Te Rerenga Wairua). Uncover the wild beauty of this vast and untouched region that is rich in Māori culture and tradition. Duration: 11 hours 15 mins Departs: 7:00am 58 SEAVIEW ROAD, PAIHIA, BAY OF ISLANDS
About hotel & property facilities: Expansive sub-tropical gardens and extensive guest facilities at our Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands enhance the welcoming atmosphere of this resort-style hotel. Conveniently located in Paihia, it's the perfect base from which to explore New Zealand's beautiful and historic Bay of Islands.
COPTHORNE BAY OF ISLANDS
1 TAU HENARE DRIVE, WAITANGI
About hotel & property facilities: Set in 60 acres of subtropical gardens which form part of the Waitangi National Trust Reserve, the Copthorne Hotel & Resort and its stunning waterfront location provide the perfect base for any Bay of Islands stay. The hotel is located a 5 minute drive from Paihia, Bay of Islands. Featuring a restaurant & bar, outdoor pool, hot tub, tennis court, free local area
TOURING WITH GREATSIGHTS
CAPE REINGA & NINETY MILE BEACH DAY TOUR
shuttle, free parking.
HOLE IN THE ROCK CRUISE
GREATSIGHTS FULLERS BAY OF ISLANDS See some of the Bay of Islands’ most scenic highlights on a three-hour cruise around its sheltered waters. Set off from Paihia or Russell and enjoy the scenic views of secluded islands with their white sand beaches and native forest as you cruise past them. Duration: 4 hours Departs: 9:00am or 1:30pm
