…the Beaten Track to. Volkner Rocks If you enjoy diving and snorkelling, then a trip to the Volkner Rocks in the Te Paepae o Aotea marine reserve is a must-do. The Volkner Rocks are three volcanic rock stacks that are attached to White Island (a more widely-known active volcano nearby) and rise 112 m…
…areas are below (just to name a few!) Great NorthIsland spots: * Bay of Islands * Hauraki Gulf Maritime Park * Great Barrier Island * White Island * The Cavalli Islands The South Island offers: * Fiordland * Kaikoura * Marlborough Sounds * Stewart Island Accessible shipwrecks on the New Zealand…
…and snorkeling around the marine reserve » Information about Poor Knights Islands » Tutukaka Travel Directory Far North Accommodation Far North is a popular tourist destination and offers a wide range of accommodation options: * Far North Motels * Far North Hotels * Far North Bed and…
…though!) snorkelling in New Zealand is a fun, low-cost activity that can be enjoyed by all members of the family. Many of the top snorkelling destinations are just off-shore making access easy too. Check out our pick of 10 top places to go snorkelling:Snorkelling Destinations on the NorthIsland *…
…park” of the sea. It lies on the northern coast of the Tawharanui Peninsula in the Rodney District about 90 kilometres north of Auckland on New Zealand's NorthIsland. This area is a very special with over 50 species of fish recorded in its waters including stingray, eagle ray, moray, conger…
…Stewart Island ranges from podocarp and hardwood forest in the north to low forest and coastal vegetation in the south. » Stewart Island Activities Directory Rakiura - New Zealand's Newest National Park Stewart Island is the southernmost and smallest island of the three main islands of New…
…Travel »Scenic Highlights »Island Highlights »Great Barrier Island Great Barrier Island, the Final Frontier Great Barrier Island is largest island off the NorthIsland coast. Located in the Hauraki Gulf in the Auckland region, Great Barrier Island enjoys unspoiled beaches, native…
…island was named 'Te Waka a Maui' by the Māori as according to legend, the South Island is 'Maui's Canoe' that he used to fish the NorthIsland out of the sea from. It is also known by the Māori as 'Te Wai Pounamu' meaning 'The Waters of Greenstone'. The largest city in the South Island…
…nearby and islands themselves offer many secluded beautiful beaches—spend a day swimming, snorkelling, fishing or relaxing in this subtropical paradise. The Cavalli Islands can be reached by boat, and in good weather you can kayak to them. Motukawanui Island Motukawanui Island, known locally…
…of time for exploring the Islands numerous caves and reefs, snorkeling with the fish or even a spot of fishing. There are always Dolphins in the Bay of Islands and we often get to see them up close and in season even Whales. Numerous walking tracks on the Islands offer awesome views and a chance…