You may have a fabulous trip planned around New Zealand in a campervan hire NZ. Perhaps you’re missing one more place to see and you’re trying to decide where to go with the extra time in your trip.
Have you considered the Bay of Islands? It’s a popular destination for adventurers traveling in their campervan hire NZ and locals as well. There are many reasons why Bay of Islands is a must for anyone in New Zealand.
First of all, it’s New Zealand’s own little of paradise and second of all, there are plenty of fun things to do. If you’ve been considering a visit to the Bay of Islands, you won’t be disappointed. Here are some of the top things to do in this area and why you may have a blast in the area:
- Do some island hopping. Bay of Islands is made up of a lot of different islands, so you may not have time to see them all. But, you do want to see as many as possible, because many of them have something and special to them that you don’t want to miss out on. For example, Piercy Island is famous for the rock with a sea arch while Paihia is well known for being a great island for beaching and relaxing at a local restaurant or bar. Whether you want to see iconic nature destinations or want to chill and meet new people, you’ll have opportunity for both in the Bay of Islands…islands.
- Do some marine life observing. The Bay of Islands is a great destination for marine life observation. Really, anywhere in New Zealand is but because of its unique location, you’ll have the opportunity to do plenty of whale watching, dolphin observing, and you’ll most likely be able to see plenty of fur seals and penguins. If you’re as into marine life as I am, this is your opportunity to get up close and personal with them—just not too close, please.
- Go diving. If you want to be sure to see marine life and you know how to dive, the Bay of Islands has plenty of places for you to do just that. With an abundance of fish species, caves, and volcanic rock, the underwater world is amazing in this part of New Zealand. If you’re an avid diver wherever you go in the world, believe me—you’re going to want to go diving in New Zealand.
- Lounge around on a yacht. So, you’re not a big fan of diving or adventure. Hey, there’s no shame there. In fact, you probably deserve a bit of relaxation and the Bay of Islands is perfect for this. From the beaches for laying on with a great book in hand to the yachts that you can rent in the area, there are many opportunities for just relaxing. Just imagine sipping a mimosa on a yacht in the middle of the ocean. Nothing else sounds so wonderful as that right now—someone needs a vacation.
- Kayak to explore the area. If you do love a good adventure, why not kayak around the island you’re at. You’re bound to see it from a different perspective and if you’re lucky, you may get to see some of the local marine and wild life in the area. Make sure to put some environmentally-friendly sunblock on and bring your snorkeling gear, because you will want to see the world below.
- Immerse yourself in the Maori culture. One of the unique things about New Zealand is the Maori people. They still thrive in the country and you can get to know more about the local history by visiting villages and Maori sites. Bay of Islands is a great place to do just that. While in Bay of Islands, make sure to visit the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, where you can find out more about the Treaty of Waitangi, a very important document to the people of New Zealand. You’ll also get to see the carved Meeting house, learn more about the Maori at the museum on the grounds, and even see the largest ceremonial canoe—in the world.
In Conclusion
If you’ve been thinking about visiting New Zealand, you can be sure that you’re making a great decision. If you’ve ever wanted to visit a unique destination, this is certainly it. Nowhere else has such unique landscapes as New Zealand does covering such a small stretch of land. It’s quite amazing.
As you consider your options for destinations in New Zealand, do think about putting Bay of Islands on your itinerary—especially if you love crystalline waters and marine life. It’s a great destination for this and more.
Pack up your campervan hire NZ and see what this country is all about. From the wildlife to Maori culture, you can be sure that you’ll be charmed by the uniqueness of Australia’s smaller yet cooler neighbor.
