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Bay of Islands | Feb 25 07'

by WBWallace a traveling as a couple from Potomac, on vacation in Bay of Islands

2.26.2007 Bay of Islands, New ZealandYesterday was another busy day at sea. In the morning Peter Hillary gave a wonderful introduction to a film ab... Continue reading »
Beautiful Bay of Island | Nov 30 06'

by Tony & Elizabeth a male traveling as a couple from Stowmarket, on vacation in Bay of Islands

"Killer whales spotted!"

Friday 1 December 2006 – After an overnight stop in Auckland where I had to sort out my computer wireless account and upload the latest episodes of... Continue reading »
A Quick trip North to The Bay of Islands | Feb 08 07'

by AmyGargis a 26 year old female traveling as a couple from Dunedin, on vacation in Bay of Islands

"This was our first time driving on the left side of the road."

We rented a car for Friday and Saturday, Friday (the 9th); we drove north toward the Bay of Islands. On the way we stopped off at Goat Island marin... Continue reading »
2nd Day in New Zealand | Jan 27 07'

by Johnny Cramer a 31 year old male from Los Angeles, on vacation in Bay of Islands

"When we got to the Bay of Islands we had a chance to ride the Excitor, which is a jet boat that takes you to the "hole in the rock"."

I slept in, packed my bags up, and checked out by 11am. I met in the lobby for the Contiki Tour and I checked my dive gear into the baggage check a... Continue reading »
Bay Of Islands | Dec 18 06'

by ClanWilliams a 33 year old female traveling as a family from Edinburgh, on vacation in Bay of Islands

We crossed over from West coast to East towards Paihia and Waitangi, where the famous Treaty of Waitangi was signed. It was basically a treaty sign... Continue reading »
Paihia, Bay of Islands, NZ. Dolphins, sand boards and big trees. | Sep 05 06'

by Travelin Shells a 33 year old female from London, on vacation in Bay of Islands

Hello again....gona see how far I get with this entry before I fall asleep! Will probs have to come back to it another time to complete.So...from t... Continue reading »
Bay of Islands with Elissa | May 17 07'

by The Ryans a male traveling as a family from San Diego, on vacation in Bay of Islands

"I made her look at my favorite tiny bright orange fungi and, oh yeah, the amazing giant trees."

Elissa visited us in May a few days after Gwat left. She decided to explore the North Island when she arrived and took a bus tour l... Continue reading »
A two day lightning tour | Apr 30 06'

by Bruha a 72 year old male, on vacation in Bay of Islands

"Best Fish & Chips in the World? or was I extra hungry"

I have been hosting an overseas visitor who had just two days scheduled to tour the North Auckland Peninsular so that is what we did. More no... Continue reading »
Our first weekend away exploring Bay of Islands | Feb 23 07'

by The Ryans a male traveling as a family from San Diego, on vacation in Bay of Islands

"Avani was extremely interested in the marlins and had to touch their bloody sword-like bills a few times."

Sorry in advance for the lack of pics. Our digital camera is busted and we're waiting to get Sean's parents' camera which they are generously... Continue reading »
3rd Day in New Zealand | Jan 28 07'

by Johnny Cramer a 31 year old male from Los Angeles, on vacation in Bay of Islands

"Next, we went to the Giant Sand Dunes and we dune surfed."

We had be up at 6:30am for the Awesome Adventure Tour to the Northern most tip of the North Island called Cape Reinga which is were the Tasman Sea... Continue reading »