urupukapuka% island in the bay of islands
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Island Shuttle & Dive
(diving in paihia)
Dive the Bay of Islands with Island Shuttle Dive.This is guided adventure diving at its best. The wreck of the Canterbury is New Zealands newest artificial reef. The clear and protected waters of Deep Water Cove offers consistently good diving conditions, in most weather conditions, suitable for al…
Zane Grey's
(resorts in russell)
The very first settlers of Urupukapuka Island, distant ancestors of the modern Maori, may have arrived here around 1,000 years ago.Two centuries before the crew of Captain James Cooks Endeavour became the first Europeans to enter the Bay of Islands, a thriving Maori community lived on the 550 acres …
Tango Sailing Charters
(day sailing in opua)
Come and sail in the amazing Bay of Islands. Half day sails $60 pp Full Day sails $90pp (including lunch and Island stopover.) Or look at hiring the whole boat for a day or day/night package for you and your friends. Fishing, Diving, Snorkling, Racing, nature walking or just relaxing! The choice is …
Discover The Bay − Explore Nz
(cruises & tours in paihia)
Discover the Bay − Hole in the Rock CruiseExperience the world famous Hole in the Rock on the biggest vessel in the Bay and see dolphins, whales, birds and other wildlife. Cruise among the 144 islands that the Bay of Islands is famous for, and enjoy the stunning scenery and informative comment…
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... ALMOST ninety years ago an adventurer who was also one of the world's most popular authors rounded the headland of Cape Brett in what has been termed "the edge of the world", dolphins leaping through the crystal bow wave as he sailed past fabulous tropical islands. Zane Grey, whose tales of the Wild West have captiv...
Weather
...The Bay of Islands is sometimes known as 'The Winterless North' - although that's a bit tongue-in-cheek it is true that the weather in this part of Northland is usually mild in the winter and hot in the summer. The weather is one reason why the Bay is a popular destination for outdoors activities and families looking f...
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camping at Urupukapuka Island, Bay of Islands, Northland
over a year ago: 7th August 2007
...Because it is still winter in New Zealand, we were the only ones there. There are good short hikes on the island and sheeps were following us. We had a hot noodles peanut curry for dinner, timtams and a desert wine.......
Favorite places in New Zealand
over a year ago: 2nd June 2007
...My favourite place too is the Bay of Islands. The Cream Trip Supercruise is a fantastic way to see this area and the local wildlife. Make sure you take the scenic walk to the top of the hill at Urupukapuka island. The views are amazing.......
Urupukapuka Island
over a year ago: 8th January 2007
...Eu acampei em uma ilha ao norte de Auckland (3hrs),Urupukapuka Island, voc pode pegar um dos Fullers Ferry que sai de Paihia (30 Return). Eu tive muita sorte de ter um amigo que tem o seu proprio barco.......
The Cream Trip
over a year ago: 2nd October 2006
...It is run by Fullers, and involves a cruise around a large part of the Bay of Islands, including a stop at Urupukapuka Island, and a trip out to the Hole in the Rock just past Cape Brett in the Pacific Ocean.......
Back in Auckland for Saturday February 10th After
over a year ago: 9th February 2007
...Snorkelled the next day off of Urupukapuka Island − Zane Greys old Marlin fishing base camp. No porpises for me. Did some hikes to see old Maori sites there. Earthenworks defenses remain. Stopped off at Russell on the way back − an old......
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Urupukapuka Island
...My introduction to the paradise on earth ....
Motuokura (Bare Island) New Zealand
...picsnz.blogspot East Coast North Island Waimarama, Hawkes Bay....
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Urupukapuka Island
last year: 23rd December 2007
...Well after waiting a week, the 50 knot winds died down and we were able to once again get off the boat and enjoy the lovely Bay of Islands. Our last stop before departing for Auckland was Urupukapuka Island.......