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Your Guide to the Bay of Islands

  1. PAIHIA

    Small resort town. An excellent base for exploring the Bay of Islands.


  2. RUSSELL(Kororareka)

    Historic sea side village. A haven for visitors since the 1700's. Base for the South Pacific whaling eet in the 1830's.


  3. MOTUROA ISLAND

    The second largest island in the Bay. Farmed with sheep and serviced by the famous Cream Trip Cruise.


  4. BLACK ROCKS

    An extensive chain of unusual volcanic rocks, bird rookeries and interesting flora.


  5. MARSDEN CROSS (RANGIHOUA BAY)

    80 acres of Department of Conservation land. This is where the reverend Samuel Marsden held New Zealand's first Christian sermon on Christmas day 1814. Was home to a prominent Maori Chief named "Te Pahi" .


  6. ASSASSINATION COVE

    The site where Marion du Fresne was killed in June 1772.


  7. ROBERTON ISLAND (MOTUAROHIA)

    Captain James Cook anchored the "Endeavour" off this island. The Roberton family were tragically killed here.


  8. MOTURUA ISLAND

    A wildlife reserve, home to some of New Zealand's rarest and endangered birds including the saddleback, north island robin and spotted kiwi.

  1. MOTUKIEKIE

    A privately owned Island (28.8 hectares).


  2. OTEHEI BAY

    American author Zane Grey lived here in 1926. Zane Grey is known for making game shing famous in the Bay of Islands. Beautiful beaches, nature walks and camping facilities.


  3. URUPUKAPUKA ISLAND

    Largest island in the Bay. Approximately 520 acres (208H). A recreational reserve and farm park with coastline of 13.5km and many ne sandy beaches.


  4. WAEWAETOREA ISLAND

    A popular recreational reserve with ne sandy beaches, 115 acres (46H).


  5. OKAHU ISLAND

    A scenic reserve of 53 acres (21.4H).


  6. CAPE BRETT AND PIERCY ISLAND (MOTUKOKAKO)

    The Cape Brett lighthouse was built in Thames on the Coromandel, barged up the coast and winched 149 metres (490 feet) above sea level. The lighthouse keepers lived and worked here from 1910 when the light was rst lit, until 1978 when a new automated light went into service. Piercy Island was named by Captain Cook after the First Lord of the Admiralty at the time. Renowned as "The Hole in the Rock", Piercy Island stands 148 metres (478 feet) above sea level.