Julie’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Stunning bay, excellent for relaxation and safe swimming. Potential for spotting whales and dolphins. Steps take you up the reserve – past the cemetery – from where there are gorgeous views looking out over the bay, before stepping down onto a sandy beach.
Oke Bay Scenic Reserve ~ (Te Araaka Opourua Wahitapu/Burial Ground ~ Cemetary/Urupa)
Stunning bay, excellent for relaxation and safe swimming. Potential for spotting whales and dolphins. Steps take you up the reserve – past the cemetery – from where there are gorgeous views looking out over the bay, before stepping down onto a sandy beach.
Trecking
Cape Brett is a must-do track in the Bay of Islands. Walking the track takes 6-7 hours one way, depending on agility, with the potential for taking a local water taxi back.
Cape Brett Peninsula
Cape Brett is a must-do track in the Bay of Islands. Walking the track takes 6-7 hours one way, depending on agility, with the potential for taking a local water taxi back.
Moderate 2-3 hour track to the well-known Whangamumu Whaling Station. Boasts a beautiful beach, where many like to camp (as long as you take your rubbish with you).
Whangamumu Track
717 Rawhiti RdModerate 2-3 hour track to the well-known Whangamumu Whaling Station. Boasts a beautiful beach, where many like to camp (as long as you take your rubbish with you).
Neighbourhoods
Rāwhiti is a quiet settlement in the Bay of Islands. Idyllically located on the beach, it boasts incredible views and is the perfect place to come to rest. That said, for those wanting more, there are a range of activities to get into. Nearby tracks, such as Cape Brett and Whangamumu, are popular among hikers. There is the potential for spotting whales and dolphins in the nearby bays, which also make for excellent kayaking and fishing places. Kayaks and an outdoor BBQ are available for personal use, so please don't hesitate to ask!
Rawhiti
Rāwhiti is a quiet settlement in the Bay of Islands. Idyllically located on the beach, it boasts incredible views and is the perfect place to come to rest. That said, for those wanting more, there are a range of activities to get into. Nearby tracks, such as Cape Brett and Whangamumu, are popular among hikers. There is the potential for spotting whales and dolphins in the nearby bays, which also make for excellent kayaking and fishing places. Kayaks and an outdoor BBQ are available for personal use, so please don't hesitate to ask!
First permanent European settlement and seaport in New Zealand, and now a quirky bustling township. Russell is located by the water, making it a lovely spot for leisurely walks, having a drink or an ice-cream. It has cute souvenir and local art and crafts shops, as well as the well-known museum. Definitely worth a trip!
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Russell
First permanent European settlement and seaport in New Zealand, and now a quirky bustling township. Russell is located by the water, making it a lovely spot for leisurely walks, having a drink or an ice-cream. It has cute souvenir and local art and crafts shops, as well as the well-known museum. Definitely worth a trip!