New Zealand: Land, sea and be seen in the Bay of Islands

As one of the most popular sailing, fishing and tourist destinations in New Zealand, the Bay of Islands lies near the northern tip of the North Island and is just a short, easy flight from the east coast of Australia. Whether you’re holidaying with friends or family, the beautiful Bay of Islands is sure to knock your socks off.

To yacht or not to yacht

If taking to the ocean waves is your idea of a great time on holiday, the subtropical climate in the Bay of Islands means you can enjoy beach and water activities all year round.

Our travel specialists have contacts in the sailing industry who can offer day and overnight sailing trips, catamaran day sailing, three-day sailing expeditions, skippered charters and tall ship sailing charters – get ready to explore in style from your chosen yacht or vessel. Sail from beautiful bay to scenic cove and bask in the sunshine as you wave at passing seabirds.

Watch whales, penguins and dolphins

Day sailing adventure cruises in the Bay of Islands can get you up close and personal with your flippered friends, including a once-in-a-lifetime swim with dolphins. If the thought of a dolphin, seal or penguin encounter in the Bay of Islands is floating your imaginary boat, make it a reality and speak to our travel specialists today.

You can even take a whale-watching cruise during migration season and watch these majestic creatures from the comfort of a luxury boat. We can help you charter a boat to take you fishing or to help you explore the 144 different islands in comfort.

Eat, drink and be merry

New Zealand, as well as being a Tolkien-esque land of natural wonder, is a haven for amazing food and wine. If eating and drinking in the Bay of Islands is a top priority on your holiday, our expert travel connoisseurs can help arrange a unique and off-the-tourist-trail gourmet experience.

Some of the best in the business can take you and your accompanying friends or family to some of the best boutique producers in the Bay of Islands. You’ll travel in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle to local vineyards, chocolate factories, cheese factories and more. Are you licking your lips yet? Give us a call.

Get underwater and scuba dive

As a subtropical paradise, the underwater world of the Bay of Islands will blow you away when you strap on that tank and go scuba diving. Our travel specialists can organise a diving or snorkelling adventure with one of the top diving specialists in the Bay of Islands, ensuring a safe and fun experience you’ll remember forever.

What better memory to take away with you than diving two of the best shipwreck sites in New Zealand? The Rainbow Warrior and Canterbury promise unique aquatic seascapes and sea creatures such as stingrays, pelagic fish and snapping moray eels.

If a holiday in the Bay of Islands is starting to sound more appealing, this is just a sample of the things we can organise for you. Contact our travel specialists at Concierge Traveller and learn more about what lies ahead in New Zealand. Please call us on 1800 047 047.