- Where to find: New Zealand, near Auckland;
- Entertainment: active rest - diving, yachting, boating, fishing, water sports
One of the most picturesque places of New Zealand is the Bay of Islands - a bay of enormous size, dotted with one and a half hundred small islands. This fact became decisive when choosing the name of the site. The vegetation of the bay is rich and is represented by various trees, shrubs, herbs and flowers, which makes it one of the most beautiful places in the world.
Bay of Islands is located at a distance of 240 kilometers from Auckland . Its shape resembles a fjord, the width of which in some places reaches 16 kilometers. The inner part of the bay is covered with numerous bays.
The Bay of Islands was opened in 1769 by the famous English traveler Cook. This place became one of the first colonies of colonists from Europe. In the late 18th century, the bay was invaded by whalers. 1814 was marked by the appearance of the first missionaries in the area.
The bay is inhabited by Maori indigenous people, who live in the small towns of Paihia and Russell. The settlements are distinguished by the beauty, hospitality of the natives, an interesting history. The city of Russell in the past was the first permanent settlement of the colonists.
Bay of the islands today
Nowadays, the Bay of Islands is the most visited resort of the country. This is facilitated by the mild climate of the subtropics, cozy beaches with snow-white sand, beautiful landscapes. Nature has not stinted and created a unique landscape in the bay, which vacationers are often called "New Zealand's French Polynesia."
In addition to a beautifully organized beach holiday, Bay of Islands offers an active holiday, which is represented by diving, yachting, boating, fishing, water sports.
The Bay of Islands enjoys an unprecedented popularity among holidaymakers also because there is affordable accommodation for all tastes and purse size, service in hotels and hotels is at the highest level, excellent local cuisine will satisfy the most diverse tastes and preferences of visitors.
You can visit the Gulf of Islands all year round. However, the greatest influx of tourists falls on the winter months. It is at this time, when going on a trip to the sea, you can see whales and dolphins.
How to get there?
You can get to the sights in many ways. Excursions to the Gulf of the islands are organized daily in Oakland . Also in the bay are the focal points of travel agencies, which can help in this matter. In addition, you can self-guided tour on a rented car from Auckland or Kerikeri. The first way is faster, safer, safer.
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