Why go
- Area in the Far North District, New Zealand.
- Served by Pouerua Airstrip.
History
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 ever since American author Zane Grey publicised it in the 1930s. It is 60 km (37 mi) north-west of the city of Whangārei. Cape Reinga, at the northern tip of the country, is about 210 km (130 mi) by road further to the north-west.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Air New Zealand NZ (BEH, Dash 8-300) · 1 route: Auckland*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where to stay
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Milder and quieter, with better value.
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Pouerua Airstrip; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 5 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Paihia Wharf, 2.8 km); routes include Paihia - Russell Passenger Ferry, Opua - Okiato Vehicular Ferry, Opua - Waikare Water Taxi.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Bay of Islands, NZ. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.