On the Water
- Coolchange
Charters
Travel with us, on our new high tech 54ft catamaran.
Explore our beautiful New Zealand coastline with an eco-tour
of Bay of Islands, Auckland's Hauraki Gulf, the stunning Marlborough Sounds and remote Fiordland. You choose the destination and you decide how long you want to charter Cool Change.
 Bay
of Islands Overnight Cruise with The Rock ....Offering
a 24hr Bay of Islands Overnight Cruise that combines a mixture of
nature, scenery & island exploring with uniquely Kiwi adventure
activities & eco experiences. Dolphins, penguins, rare sea birds,
& shoaling fish are seen in a natural manner on most cruises.
Visit remote islands. Cruising, exploring, dining & lots of
activities aboard a big stable vessel.
- Dolphin Discoveries
....... Cruise amongst the islands and encounter wildlife in their natural habitat. Introduce yourself to the fascinating world of wild dolphins and whales. Join us for the ultimate marine mammal experience, swimming with dolphins in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand
- Fishing
...Snapper, kingfisher, martin, sharks and tuna. The Bay of Island
is NZ's fishing capital and claims many New Zealand and world
records.
Fishing
Tips | Best Fishing Months | Fishing
Charter Boats
| Fishing Accommodation
- Fullers Cruises and Tours
... Cape Brett Hole in the Rock cruise, Cream Trip Supercruise, Excitor - fast
boat, Swim with the dolphins, Urupukapuka Island,
Cape Reinga via 90
mile Beach coach tour, and Russell mini tour.
- Paihia Dive .... Dive the beautiful bay of islands. Fully-guided (or unguided if preferred) Dive Charters aboard our 40ft charter dive vessel. Use of Sea Kayaks for Non-divers and Snorkellors. PADI Discover Scuba Diving for people who have never dived before but can't wait to try it. Full equipment hire, sales and servicing. Over 20 years of experience in helping people have fun safely.
- Sailing and Cruising ...The Bay of Islands is a renowned sailing
/ cruising destination
which combines early New Zealand history with stunning natural
scenery and marine life.
- Scuba Diving
... Magnificent sub-tropical diving in clear nutrient rich
waters. Experience the thrill and excitement of a multitude of
friendly marine life. Discover volcanic rock reefs and large kelp
forests teeming with fish life. Snorkeling trips also available
to explore the underwater world from above.
- Sea Kayaking
... The Bay of Islands have some of the most beautiful scenery in
New Zealand and what better way to enjoy this than by sea kayak,
a safe, educational and exciting eco-tour. These trips are ideal for individuals, families, school and conference groups.
On the Land
- Adventure tours and sports ... Tandem
skydiving, High speed boat tours, Jet-skiing, Parasailing, Horse
riding, Tennis and more...
- Bush 'n' Bike Adventures ...... Our quad bike, horse adventures and corporate/group programmes are the ultimate in family fun. Taste New Zealand nature at its very best with Bush 'n' Bike Adventure Company, nestled in a secluded valley with spectacular rural and river views. Kawakawa, bay of Islands.
- Dune Rider 4 Wheel Drive Tours
... Discover scenic Northland on one of our small personal
4WD tours. Full day tour to Cape Reinga via 90 Mile Beach or
Exclusive VIP Tours around Paihia,
Russell and other Bay of Islands and Northland attractions.
- Fullers Bay of Islands Tours
...
Cape Reinga via 90
mile Beach coach tour, and Russell mini tour.
- Golf ... Bay of
Islands is one of New Zealand's best kept golfing and tourism
secrets.
- Northland's Top
Experiences
 ...
Unique Kauri
Experience - full day tour to the Waipoua Kauri Forest to see
unique Kauri Trees including gigantic "Tane Mahuta", Northland
Glow-worms and Culture - half day tour from Paihia including
Haruru Falls, Cheese factory, Maori Arts & Crafts, famous
Hundertwasser Toilets, Kawiti Glow-worm Caves and more!
- Walking Tracks ...Waitangi- Haruru
Falls, Opua Coastal Walk, Kauri Walk, Kerikeri River Track,
Russell Coastal Track, etc....
Sightseeing
- Hundertwasser's Kawakawa Toilets
..... Kawakawa is a small town in the Northland Region of northern New Zealand. The town is known as "Train town of the north", due to it being the location of the Bay of Islands Vintage Railway, which runs between Kawakawa and
Opua.
The town is also famous for its public toilets, designed by Austrian architect Friedensreich
Hundertwasser, who was a resident of the town from 1975 until his death in 2000.
Other attractions of the town are the nearby Kawiti glowworm Caves at
Waiomio.
- Kerikeri
... The fruit bowl of the No
- rth, Rewa's Maori Village,
NZ's oldest buildings, Stone Store, Kemp House, Rainbow Falls,
local arts and crafts, river walk and shops.
- Northland's Top
Experiences ...
Unique Kauri
Experience - full day tour to the Waipoua Kauri Forest to see
unique Kauri Trees including gigantic "Tane Mahuta", Northland
Glow-worms and Culture - half day tour from Paihia including
Haruru Falls, Cheese factory, Maori Arts & Crafts, famous
Hundertwasser Toilets, Kawiti Glow-worm Caves and more!
- Russell
... Historical town, New Zealand's first capital. Christ Church - the oldest church in New Zealand, Flagstaff Hill, Pompallier House, Beautiful beaches and
walks, oyster farms. Passenger ferry from Paihia, car ferry from Opua.
- Waitangi ... Treaty House and National Reserve...New Zealand's most important
historic site, where Maori and British signed the Treaty.
Cultural Activities
- Culture North's Treaty of Waitangi Sound & Light Show
... Dramatic lighting, a powerful and intelligently written script, and uplifting music and song has stirred thousands of international visitors to emotional depths as significant moments in New Zealand’s history are carefully and sensitively portrayed in this natural and deeply historical environment.
- Kerikeri Art & Craft Trail
...
Discover locally crafted products to delight your senses.
- Northland Wine Trail ...
experience the delight of the local wineries
- Waitangi Treaty Grounds.... The Waitangi Treaty Grounds, overlooking the Bay of Islands, is New Zealand's pre-eminent historic site. It is a place of belonging and enjoyment that is central to the life of the nation and special to all New Zealanders.
It was here on February 6th, 1840, that the Treaty of Waitangi was first signed between Maori and the British Crown.
On and around the site of the signing are various displays, tours and
activities celebrating the New Zealand way of life.
Other
- Calendar of Events
...See what's happing in the Bay.
- Community Churches and Clubs
- Dining Out ... From
a la carte to bistro, or café to takeaways, the choice of restaurants
ensures there is something to tickle all taste buds
.
- Other Northland's Activities ... Kauri Forests
-World's largest Kauri tree, Beaches and Harbours - Northland has
many untouched beaches and harbours, Sullivans nocturnal park
-view Kiwis and glowworms, Ngawha healing hot springs, Matauri
Bay- dive Rainbow Warrior.
- Shopping... Visit The Cabbage
Tree and Gold 'N' Gifts
, popular gift shops in Paihia, offering a wide selection of
quality New Zealand made products.
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