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ADVENTURES
Lovers & Dreamers
A chilled weekend plan for you two
Dreaming of a romantic getaway with a lover? Or wanting to woo someone special? Wander, walk or cycle through magic forests and ferns, along stunning coastline or river, fill your sails and cruise the beautiful Bay of Islands, finish off with fine fare on the edge of the sparkling sea, dreamy!
Replenish
Charlotte’s Kitchen
Paihia Wharf
charlotteskitchen.co.nz
The best location and killer view, right on the end of the wharf in Paihia. Larger sharing plates, smaller plates, pizza, cocktails. Inspired by local legend Charlotte Badger, a woman of interest, passion, strength, daring, and just a little bit naughty!
Adventures
Barefoot Sailing
Bay of Islands
barefootsailing.co.nz
Unforgettable sailing in the Bay of Islands, a day in the Bay, the Kiwi way.
Hole in the Rock
Dolphin Cruise
Bay of Islands
dolphincruises.co.nz
Set off on a half-day Bay of Islands cruise in search of dolphins and other marine life, enjoy the views on your journey right to the end of the Cape Brett Peninsula, to the famous Hole in the Rock on Motukokako Island.
Wanderers
Rainbow Falls Walk
Waianiwaniwa, Kerikeri
doc.govt.nz
Puketi Forest
Matauri Bay & Rainbow Warrior Memorial
Whanagaroa
Stunning local beach, waves, short walk to the top of the hill and the beautiful Rainbow Warrior memorial sculpture by famous local sculptor Chris Booth and breathtaking views over the sea where the Rainbow Warrior was laid to rest.
Mahinepua Peninsula Track
Whangaroa
doc.govt.nz
Native bush and birds, Kauri, short or longer walks.
Pou Herenga Tai
Twin Coast Cycle Trail
twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz
One of Nga Haerenga Great Rides of new Zealand, the country’s premier rides.