beach

again, not crowded, despite being a popular spot. In fact there were coach tours, but people get dropped off in time for a trip and are more or less funneled into the next activity, so you don't coincide much.

Paihia

November 11th 2007
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 th ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Northland » Paihia

The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year... ... read more

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