Bay of Islands & Northland
This collection of five different architecturally striking properties dotted around a coastal peninsula ranges from the two-bedroom Te Huia – with sunset…
Must-see hotels in Bay of Islands & Northland
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Bay of Islands & Northland
There's a Cape Cod feel to the three stylishly decked-out cedar chalets positioned in the lavender-filled garden behind the friendly owners' designer…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
One of the country's best hostels, the Tree House has dorm rooms in the wood-lined main building and brightly painted little cottages set among the…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
Set on a farm 6km from town and right next to Abbey Caves, Little Earth makes most other hostels look downright shabby in comparison. Forget dorm rooms…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
The rooms are spacious, luxurious and full of character in this historic homestead (1896), peacefully positioned in farmland 5km past Whangārei Falls in…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
Unwind in casual style at this homey hostel with harbour views and bright dorms. Private rooms don't have their own bathroom but there are plenty of…
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Kauri Coast Top 10 Holiday Park
Bay of Islands & Northland
Set beside the Kaihu River, 2km from SH12, this excellent holiday park has attractive motel units and a brace of tidy cabins, with or without their own…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
Luxury and ecofriendly practices combine at this B&B, nestled in regenerating native bush high above the silvery dune-fringed expanse of the Hokianga…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
This fine old villa at the southern edge of the forest has four luxurious, spacious suites, which were originally the stables, the woolshed and the calf…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
This upmarket European-styled drive-in motel has tasteful units with stellar kitchens and bathrooms (most with spa baths), private balconies on the…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
Perched on a hill with views over the harbour back to Whangārei, this airy white timber homestead has two massive suites, each with two bedrooms and a…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
Set beside a blissful stretch of beach with views to craggy islands, this immaculate camping ground has a range of simple cabins, motel-style units, bunk…
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Whangārei Falls Holiday Park & Backpackers
Bay of Islands & Northland
Located 5km from central Whangārei, but a short walk from Whangārei Falls, this holiday park has good-value cabins, some with small kitchenettes but none…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
This B&B inhabits a pretty villa near the Kauri Museum. The simply furnished rooms open onto a wraparound veranda and offer winning touches, such as…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
This centrally located riverside holiday park has friendly owners, a better-than-average set of units, and super-shiny stainless-steel surfaces in the…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
Tent sites shelter in the bush at this nicely managed hilltop park. The cabins range from basic units where you'll need to bring your own linen (or pay…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
This midsized camping ground has attractive cream-and-green units scattered around a lawn circled by pohutukawa trees. Options range from basic cabins to…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
Fall asleep only steps from the beach in this spacious self-contained studio apartment tucked underneath a modern house. An additional queen room is…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
This historic hillside lodge has smartly furnished rooms opening onto a picture-perfect wraparound veranda with expansive sea views. Choose between…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
This attractive B&B, owned by a Kiwi-French couple, is a popular weekender for Aucklanders, so it pays to book ahead. A continental breakfast is included…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
If gin-in-hand sunset gazing is your thing, this large, modern terracotta-coloured B&B will fit the bill. The upstairs rooms have terrific ocean views…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
This well-kept little park has modern amenities, plenty of space, a playground and good views of Kaipara Harbour. Accommodation ranges from basic cabins…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
Perfectly situated for spectacular views on the manicured, lawn-covered southern head of Tutukaka Harbour, this is a great choice for families and small…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
Mangawhai is all about the beach bach, from simple fibro affairs to designer hilltop houses, so couples, families and bigger travelling groups have loads…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
This scenic campsite is located near a sandy beach with plenty of shade from well-established pohutukawa trees. Expect cold showers, drinking water and…
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DOC Trounson Kauri Park Campsite
Bay of Islands & Northland
A step up from most DOC campsites, this one has both powered and unpowered sites, and a communal kitchen, flush toilets and hot showers.
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Bay of Islands & Northland
At Uretiti, there is a DOC campsite with hot showers ($2) and stellar beach views amid rolling sand dunes.
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Bay of Islands & Northland
With an absolute waterfront location on the sandy expanse of Mangawhai's estuary, this laid-back combo of campsites, units and new cabins is a short walk…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
Well-travelled Swiss-British owners rent out this self-contained two-bedroom apartment attached to their modern hillside home. To get here, take Rust Ave,…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
The Farm is a rough-and-ready backpackers rambling through various buildings, including an old woolshed. The rooms are basic and it's a popular park-up…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
The rooms at the old Opononi pub aren’t huge but the white-paint and blonde-wood makeover has left them quietly stylish. Try to grab one of the front two…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
A total of seven self-contained villas and apartments dot this rural property around 10 minutes' drive on a partly unsealed road from Mangawhai. They're…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
This ideally positioned beachfront resort consists of a hodgepodge of buildings from different eras.The original Victorian villa at its centre is an…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
Situated next to the Waipoua River and the visitor centre, this peaceful camping ground offers hot showers, flush toilets and a kitchen. The cabins are…
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Mangawhai Backpackers: The Coastal Cow
Bay of Islands & Northland
The rooms at this unassuming house-style hostel are cosy but the vibe is friendly and relaxed. Bathrooms are shared. There's a barbecue area on the deck…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
This converted 1921 schoolhouse has classrooms partitioned into a large bunk-free dorm and a communal lounge, both painted with colourful murals. Office…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
Nestled behind sand dunes at Waipu Cove, this 12-unit complex is more like a motel than a resort as such. The arcing sprawl of the beach is just metres…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
The largest of the two campsites at the side of Lake Taharoa, Pine Beach has flush toilets and coin-operated hot showers. More sites are available at…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
This basic DOC hut in a former lighthouse keeper's cabin has 23 bunk beds (book in advance) and cooking facilities. Water isn't guaranteed so bring your…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
Just west of town, this older but renovated motel has 14 well-kept units with fridges, tea- and coffee-making facilities, and ample parking.
