The Bay of Islands has a reputation - a must see for visitors, and I can see why. A beautiful harbour, lots of islands, and plenty to do. You can go fishing, sailing or cruising for any length of time you like, in a boat of any size you choose. Here you need to have savings, unless you just watch others having fun!!. We took a mornings boat ride round the islands and through the famous hole in the rock, and as a bonus we found 2 pods of dolphins that raced alongside and leaped in the air right beside the boat. Alex also did a hair raising very fast and splashy sort of trip. The hostel had kayaks you could borrow, so we did a bit of sea kayaking (she writes nonchalantly), it was good,
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