Perfect Base in Opua

16/08/2024

16/08/2024

Looking for somewhere to stay for the 2024 BOI Walking Weekend 10-13 October 2024? Look no further than the 'Perfect Base in Opua'
Contact us for special rates.

23/07/2024

More beautiful pictures of our big blue backyard, and , no, they’re not AI generated. It really looks like that up here 😍

23/07/2024

Another take on what’s to do on the west coat of Northland

02/07/2024

The local organisation looking after our native species sharing interesting facts about the flora and fauna found up here.
🌺 🔑🟤 🦜

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Right now the pūriri are full of flowers supplying abundant nectar to the tui. They produce flowers almost all year-round, but mostly in the middle of winter when the tui need the nectar most. In return the tui pollinate the flowers which then turn into big red berries for the wood pigeons. The pūriri are Northern North Island trees. Their natural range extends from the the Far North to Taranaki in the west and Mahia in the east.

28/06/2024

Things to do in Northland this Matariki weekend

17/06/2024

Another local best kept secret . Yummy oysters 😋

17/06/2024

Especially lovely in winter time, not far from us in Opua, a great way to spend a couple of hours. ♨️

An abundance of choice awaits you in Northland. Let your holiday start with a scenic route, adding only around 20 minutes to your journey and delivering stunning beaches, great walks, and wildlife. Enjoy a Northland journey at your own pace, with plenty of activities encouraging you to embrace the m...

25/05/2024

Always a good weekend in the Bay,

Bay of Islands Jazz & Blues Festival - Book Now

23/05/2024

Check out all these Bay of Islands activities for Matariki. It was amazing last year in paihia for the storytelling and light show, a real festival atmosphere.

21 JUNE – 14 JULY 2024BAY OF ISLANDS / PĒWHAIRANGI, AOTEAROA View ALL Events MATARIKI Pēwhairangi BAY OF ISLANDS 2024 Friday 21 June – Sunday 14 July 2024 Matariki Pēwhairangi festival brings us together to acknowledge the reappearance of te kāhui o Matariki and Puanga above the early mornin...

22/05/2024

Beaches, New Zealand is famous for them, here's a top ten list North to South. Beautiful at any time of the year 😎

Ask any Kiwi what their favourite beach is, and they'll all have a different answer. From north to south, here's a few of the many, many New Zealand beaches.

09/05/2024

Cable Bay is a stunning place just north of here. This is a great prize, but hey, if you don’t win it you can always stay with us instead and explore the area from Opua. 😎

☆NOW DRAWN☆ and winner notified ✅️📧

We've teamed up with some epic operators from the Far North to bring you a 2 night stay in Cable Bay along with some other goodies! Simply follow and mention the person you'd take with you in the comments ☀️⛵️🏖️

Prize includes:
💙2 night stay at Driftwood Beachfront Apartments
💙Fullers Cape Reinga & 9 Mile Beach
💙Electric Bike Hire
💙$25 voucher for Tuatua Tavern
💙Tuatua gathering tips & tricks, tide chart, bucket & fritter recipe
💙Te Ahu Centre Museum Tour

Total value = $875

P.S. Please ignore any spam posts or comments as winner will be contacted directly by us via comment, DM & email

Terms and Conditions
T&Cs: Prize includes 2 night accommodation for 2. Travel not included in prize, at winner’s own expense.
Promotion opens now. Closes Tuesday 14th May 11:59pm NSZT. Open to NZ residents 18+. Max 1 entry p/person. Winner announced and tagged in comments on Wednesday 15th May. Claim prize via direct message by Friday 17th May 2024 11:59pm NZST, or a new winner will be selected. This giveaway is not endorsed by META.

18/04/2024

Home sweet home ☺️

07/04/2024

We’ve started hearing these locally :)

29/02/2024

And here is more about Kerikeri 👍

29/02/2024

Kerikeri is 30 mins down the road from us :)

26/02/2024

Please tell your friends and family the North is open for business and is welcoming visitors. Here is a great map that explains the Brynderwyns is under repair but there are three great alternative scenic routes available where you can visit remarkable locations and have unforgettable experiences, so do come on up. SH1 will be open for Easter but then be under repair for another 5 week so otherwise, take your time and venture north! The weather is beautiful til May at least, the water is warm and the welcome assured.
Please share this map with your family and friends all around the country. Encourage them to come on up and to share with others what makes us unique and exceptional!

16/02/2024

The scenic route up through Laings beach etc is beautiful and only adds 15 mins to the trip up.

13/02/2024

“Bay of Islands” in New Zealand is exactly what it says. Islands everywhere large and small and a beautiful place to visit.
Have you visited here?

17/08/2023

How many of these have you been to? Nice to see our Bay of Islands is #1

17/08/2023

Definitely worth a visit on the way here or back. Iconic!

18/03/2023

22/02/2023

Beautiful morning for a stroll along the cycleway 😎

30/01/2023

Not a nice day to be out on the water, luckily our guests booked an extra night with us waiting for the weather before they head out on a yacht charter with Great Escape Sailing in the beautiful Bay of Islands. A perfect way to see the region - stay here and explore the land based treasures for a few days before or after your sailing adventure.

22/12/2022

Open for the summer 🙂 now it’s possible to get all the way through to Kawakawa 🤩

train timetable.
The Opua and Kawakawa section is opening for the Summer with a train connecting cyclists from Te AkeAke to Taumarere Station.

SUMMER SCHEDULE 2022-2023
Bay of Islands Vintage Railway (1877)
26 December 2022 – Sunday 12 February 2023

Instead of a fare it is a Gold Coin Donation between Te Ake Ake and Taumarere!

Kawakawa
Departs Taumarere
Arrives Taumarere
Departs Te AkeAke
Arrives
10.00am 10.15am 10.25am 10.40am
12.00pm 12.15pm 12.25pm 12.40pm
2.00pm 2.15pm 2.25pm 2.40pm
Te Ake Ake
Departs Taumarere
Arrives Taumarere
Departs Kawakawa
Arrives
10.50am 11.05am 11.15am 11.30am
12.50pm 1.05pm 1.15pm 1.30pm
2.50pm 3.05pm 3.15pm 3.30pm

Estimated arrival and departure times are subject to ‘vintage realities,’ we do our best to meet this schedule and provide a safe and memorable journey with us. Please check the website for any updates to this schedule. www.bayofislandsvintagerailway.org.nz Also visit: www.twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz to plan your cycle!

15/12/2022

Due to a last minute cancellation we now have availability from now to 22 Dec please send me a message if you or someone you know is looking for accommodation in the Bay of Islands for this period 😎

10/10/2022

We are really enjoying the Māori TV series ‘Our Other Islands’ watch on demand if you’ve missed any - this is the Pēwhairangi - Bay of Islands’ Episode. https://www.maoritelevision.com/shows/our-other-islands/S01E005/our-other-islands-episode-5

Troy Kingi talks honey, kawakawa, mussels, snapper and paua with the locals and ends up coming full circle as he walks into the past with knowledge of the...

08/10/2022

Come for the Rugby World Cup and stay for the scenery 😎 https://www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/rugby-world-cup-things-to-do-in-northland-between-watching-rugby-matches/
What a stunning first game for the Black Ferns. 🏉

How to spend quality time in Northland in between Rugby World Cup games

22/09/2022

The 'IT' Food, Music & Drink festival is coming up in Paihia . We now have availability that weekend if you plan on coming up. Message us for rates and dates. https://paihianz.co.nz/event/it-bay-of-islands-food-wine-festival-2022/

“it!” Bay of Islands Food and Wine Festival Saturday 1st October 2022 CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS Paihia Village Green, 11am – 6pm This festival is in its 11th year, with limited ticket numbers you need to get in quickly This Boutique Food and Wine Festival is hailed as the “best little festiv...

06/09/2022

NZTT things to do in Northland https://nztraveltips.com/category/northland/
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Bay of Islands Northland Paihia Barefoot Sailing Adventures Promo Code New Zealand Travel Tips members receive a 10% discount on Barefoot Sailing Adventures cruises in the beautiful Bay of Islands. Hop on board your catamaran for the day as you sail though some of… August 22, 2022