Bay of Islands Attractions and Activities

Walking distance from Swiss Chalet Lodge Motel -

• Bay of Islands cruises, including Hole in the Rock, tall ship cruises, dolphin watching, swimming with dolphins cruises and sailing
• Exhilarating speed boat tours of the Bay of Islands
• Waitangi Treaty Grounds (30 min walk/2 min drive)
• Kayaking, safe sandy beaches, parasailing and Maori Waka canoe trips
• Catch the ferry to Russell to explore this historic village
• Paihia cafes, bars, restaurants and shops (all within 1 min walk)
• Paihia Beach day spa
• Day tours to Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach (pick up daily from the motel)
• Scenic flights over North Cape and the Bay of Islands
  Waioro Adventure Park

Within 3-30 min drive -

• Haruru Falls and bush walks
• Waitangi and Kerikeri golf courses
• Sky diving
• Kerikeri cafes, craft shops, wineries and galleries
• Kerikeri Mission Station and historic Stone Store
• Horse trekking
• Quad biking

We're also a booking agent for all the major trips and tours that are available in the Bay of Islands.

Regional Infomation

Northland holds a special place in the hearts of New Zealanders. The seaside town of Waitangi, near Russell, is the place where our founding document, 'The Treaty of Waitangi'- or 'Te Tiriti O Waitangi' in Maori - was drafted and signed. For this and many other reasons, Northland is a place of great significance for all New Zealanders; our spiritual birthplace.

Stretching almost 400 kilometres from the Kaipara Harbour north to Cape Reinga, Northland is a kaleidoscope of stunning vistas, quaint villages and sparsely populated settlements bursting with cultural experiences and history.

For more infomation on what to see & do in Bay of Islands, go to AA Travel website.