Bay of Islands

A 3 to 4 hour drive from Auckland in the north-east of the North Island, the Bay of Islands is a stunningly beautiful stretch of sand and rock coastline that circles a sea pierced with 150 islands. The area includes the settlements of Paihia, Russell, Opua, Waitangi and Kerikeri.

There are several wonderful boutique retreats and beach houses - in our opinion, this is the perfect place to stay at the beginning of a holiday in New Zealand - to rela...

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