Bay of Islands Activities
When staying at Bay Cabinz Motel you are only 300m from the Paihia wharf which is the main departure point for all tours, cruises and activities.
The Bay of Islands is a truly beautiful sub-tropical playground with a diverse, rich variety of experiences there for the picking. Whether it be a nature based or action packed experience you are looking for, we are happy to share our local knowledge and offer a free booking and ticketing service.
Our Personal Favourite's
Pete enjoys:
- Golf at Waitangi - Friday haggle - Sunday men's day
- Recreational fishing - mainly Snapper & Kingfish
- Pleasure Sailing around the 144 islands the Bay has to offer
- Playing snooker at the adjacent RSA Club
- Digging Pipis (shellfish) at the local Te Haumi Beach
- Mussel (shellfish) gathering off the Black Rocks out in the Bay
- Bird watching & feeding (the feathered variety)
- Coffee & a stroll along the Marina finger berths at Opua - dreaming
- Family BBQ at sunset
Belinda enjoys:
- Regular walks - the promenade footpath to the Waitangi lookout is a favourite - 8km return
- A treat at La Spa Naturale (Award winning Day Spa) steam room, facials & massages
- Kayaking in the mangrove forest up the Waitangi River
- Soaking at Ngawha Hot Springs - natural mineral springs renowned for their therapeutic & healing properties
- Lunching at Waikokopu Cafe - next to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds with views to Russell
- Beachcombing and shell collecting
- Picnic at the beach with a hamper full of local delights from the Farmers Market
- My nature based "Hot Tip" is a visit to the Kawiti Glow Worm & Limestone Caves which ends in a short bush walk through a natural corridor of native ferns, shrubs & trees
Zoe (our teenage daughter) enjoys:
- Tobogganing down the giant sand dunes around northland
- Adventure World's harness free trapeze & wall climbing
- Parasailing - soaring high above the Bay of Islands with the Flying Kiwi
- Riding the fastest, thrilling boat in the Bay - The Excitor
- Sailing on the "Big Cat" - enjoying island stopovers & the snorkelling trail
- Day hike to Opua on the coastal walking track with friends
- Still on her "wish list" - swimming with the dolphins & the highest tandem sky dive in the Bay
- Zoe's most favourite pastime of all is "hanging" at the beach with I-pod, phone & BFF
Things to do...
- Famous "Hole in the Rock" Bay of Islands cruises
- 4WD Bus tours to Cape Reinga & 90 Mile Beach (daily pick up from motel)
- Sailing - Catamaran & mono hull options
- Kayaking & Swimming
- Waka (Maori canoe) trips
- Fishing - light or heavy tackle
- Parasailing & Sky Diving
- Scenic & Charter flights
- Horse trekking & Hiking
- Diving - Rainbow Warrior & HMNZS Canterbury
- Historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds (Culture & Heritage)
- Ferry boats to Romantic Russell (NZ first Capital)
- Waitangi & other fabulous scenic Golf Courses
- Bush, forest & coastal walking tracks
- Art & craft trails
- Wineries & fresh food experiences
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