| Bay Of Islands, Far North Islands |
A paradise experience in the Bay Of Islands, New Zealand is ideal from November through to March. This is so you can get the best out of the warmer weather, all those sight seeing, boating, fishing and water activities.
Where Can I Stay? Stay at the homely waterfront property 'Mangrove Lodge' nestled in behind its own beach at the entrance of over 120 natural acres of bush land on the inlet near Opua, Bay Of Islands. Mangrove Lodge is a spacious, new three bedroom cottage with comfortable sleeping quarters, water views from nearly all rooms including spa bath, living areas, wood fire, modern kitchen, gas appliances and an expansive deck compliment this Bay Of Islands Bungalow. Supplies, broadband, white board, laptop and projector facilities available on request, or leave it all behind!
Privately owned by Eddie Cook, our local host, oyster farmer and well-respected Maori elder. Eddie has ensured our environmental philosophy is intact by providing a completely eco-friendly retreat with solar power, natural rain water and recycling systems, together with back-up generators. What Is There To Do? Host executive business planning sessions, entertain clients or reward staff, friends and family.... a remote and picturesque waterfront location with nature and no interruptions.... Unless of course you want just a few: Bay Of Islands Tour - Moturoa Island, Black Rocks, Motuarchia Island, Cooks Cove, Assassination Cove, Te Rawhiti Inlet, Motukiekie, Okahu Island, Waewaetorea Island, Urupukapuka Island, 'The Twins' Motutara Rocks, 'Bird Rock' Mahenotapuka past Cape Brett to Motukokako Island 'Hole In The Rock'....
When Boating, relax for lunch & fish feeding on Urupukapuka Island
How Do I Get There? Fly in to Auckland and catch a connecting domestic flight to KeriKeri airport, where we can arrange your local 40 min. transport to Opua with the friendly Joe Dirkson, of KeriKeri Taxi Shuttle & Tours. Once at Opua Wharf our local guide will provide a river cruise with some local history on the way to Mangrove Lodge. Or hire a car from Auckland airport and enjoy a scenic 3 1/2 hour drive up the East Coast. Simply, a magnificent way to go. Apart from the amazing countryside you will also have the convenience of self-drive transport to visit the many sight-seeing and historic site must-do's while in the Opua, Russell, Paihia and Waitangi regions. Make sure to check out Flagstaff Lookout at Russell, 360 degree views of the local area! If not at Mangrove Lodge, we can suggest a stay at Russell or Tapeka Point, a short car ferry trip from Opua and 5-10 minute drive from Okiato Point, the ferry drop off point. Waterfront accommodation available here too, just inquire with us. Flagstaff Lookout, Russell
Russell
Tapeka Point
Either way, settle in on your first day before preparing for your evening Maori Challenge! A traditional welcome greeting you will never forget. A relaxing river cruise back to Opua and car transfer through Paihia to the Waitangi Treaty House, or a ferry transfer from Russell and car transfer from Paihia. The beautiful Waitangi National Reserve is where New Zealand's most significant document was signed, The Waitangi Treaty. In 1840 the British Government and Maori Chiefs signed the Treaty of Waitangi and New Zealand became part of the British Empire.
Recoup at Paihia on the way home or ease into the warmth of your remote lodge. Enjoy the evening stars, the moon reflecting on the water, relax on the large deck in surrounds that will take you away from it all... until you awake again to enjoy another experience tomorrow.
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