| The Bay of Islands is one of the best attractions | | | | this place is famous for its coastal scenery, going |
| in New Zealand. It consists of 144 offshore islands | | | | for a scenic flight would enable tourists to enjoy |
| and an irregular coastline. All the islands are within | | | | the beautiful scenery. |
| 50km of the coast. The largest island is about 22 | | | | Paihai is a popular town in the Bay of Islands. This |
| hectares. Many of these islands are uninhabited, | | | | small town has a great number of visitors, |
| while the rest are privately-owned or are | | | | especially during summer. Previously a mission |
| reserves. | | | | post, this place has become a bustling modern |
| The Bay of Islands is a favourite recreation spot | | | | town with plenty of activities to offer. There are |
| for many locals as well as tourists due to its | | | | many shopping areas, restaurants and cafeterias. |
| favourable climate, great beaches, silent coves | | | | All types of accommodations are also available |
| and aquamarine waters. Many visitors come here | | | | here. Paihai is a base for deep-sea game fishing. |
| for deep-sea fishing, swimming, kayaking, sailing, | | | | Its popular wharf offers cruises and fishing trips |
| cruising, water-skiing, jetboating and diving. This | | | | around the bay. There are many historical places |
| place is usually most crowded during summer in | | | | here and they are indicated by plaques placed |
| New Zealand. | | | | along the seafront. |
| A good way to explore the Bay of Islands is to | | | | Some attractions are located near Paihai. Waitangi |
| go for a sailing trip. In this way, you can slowly | | | | National Reserve is located within walking distance |
| view the surroundings of this beautiful place. | | | | from Paihai. The Lily Pond Park, located at the |
| Besides, during the sailing trip, you can include | | | | north of Paihai, is a great destination for family |
| activities such as swimming, snorkeling, kayaking | | | | outing. This park gives its visitors the opportunity |
| or fishing. There are dolphin swimming trips | | | | to interact with many kinds of farm animals. The |
| available here. For these trips, you can have | | | | animals in the park include goats, sheep, eels, |
| opportunity of cruising around the islands as well | | | | alpaca and emus. Another attraction, the Haruru |
| as watch and swim with the dolphins. If you are | | | | Falls, is located about 3km from Paihai. |
| keen in sea kayaking, you can choose to join a | | | | Russell is a beautiful historic town in the Bay of |
| guided tour or go for it yourself by renting a | | | | Islands. It is a quiet town with many historic |
| kayak. Besides kayaking, visitors can enjoy the | | | | buildings and a wonderful waterfront. Another |
| fun and excitement of jet boating. There are | | | | town, Kerikeri, is popular for its orchards and |
| other interesting activities for tourists such as | | | | outdoor cafes. |
| scenic flights, paragliding and horse-trekking. As | | | | |