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Bay of Islands
Cruise from Auckland, or start your holiday in Paihia, the hub of the Bay of Islands, where many tours by both land and sea begin. The Bay of Islands was the site at which the earliest contact between the indigenous population and European settlers took place.
Visit Waitangi to see the treaty house, where New Zealand’s founding document was signed by Maori and Pakeha leaders. As well as the peace and relaxation on the beaches and fishing and sailing, the Bay of Islands also provides for thrill seekers.
One of the most popular attractions in the Bay of Islands is the Hole in the Rock, off Cape Brett, where you can take a boat trip through the hole in a huge rock outcrop. You can also swim with the local common and bottlenose dolphins, or take a diving trip to see the final resting place of the Rainbow Warrior wreck.
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