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The Bay Of Islands
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Tucked away in the north lies the sub tropical tip of
the country, Sweeping beaches, the famed
Bay of Islands, with it's wonderfully mild climate
  epitomizes Northland.  Here you can hook a
marlin, ride the roaring waves,  explore the deserted
 coves and islands and discover the founding history of
New  Zealand as a nation. This area has a world
wide reputation for it's big game fishing. As well
as it's beauty and entertainment, people come here
for the relaxation it offers. The tranquility  of the area is
guaranteed to lower even the highest of stress levels.
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The Beautiful Bay of Islands
You'll find my opinion of this place to be a bit on the
biased side...this is truly where my heart is....for me,
 there's just no other place like it in this world!!
(Not that I've been to too many other places....
in fact, I've never been out of NZ!)
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A shot of a couple of the out lying islands where boaties
anchor and go ashore or harbour out and take
in what the .seas have to offer.
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The fabulous Hole In The Rock that the Bay is
so well known for throughout the world.
The fishing in this area is second to none!
I have spent many long hours just on the other side
of the hole fishing for schnapper and have never
failed to come home with an abundant supply!
If you're ever in the area, give it a go.....
it's nothing short of fantastic!

Take a Look At The Paihia Waterfront
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The Northern end of Paihia Township
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The northern end of Paihia township showing the bridge to
Waitangi and theWaitangi Treaty grounds and flagpole.  It is also
where the boat ramp is situated for pleasure craft to leave to
 go out to sea to fish or whatever
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Carry on over the bridge and it will take you to the
Waitangi Treaty Grounds where the Treaty of Waitangi
was signed between the Maori and the English on
Feburary 6th 1840.
Here you may visit the Meeting House or
The Waitangi House, shown below
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One of the pretty little bays dotted around the Paihia water front.
Note the beautiful Pahutukawa trees on the banks.
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Believe it or not, but just fifty meters along the the road from
where this was taken is the busy shopping center.
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Russell
Across the bay from Paihia, Russell is accessible by boat, ferry
 or by road. Which ever way you choose, you won't regret it!
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.A typical day in a bay at Russell.....
quiet, peaceful and serene......
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A stroll through the Russell township takes you back in time....
The beautifully restored buildings give added feeling to the
sheer beauty of the natural delights of Russell.
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Haruru Falls 
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Just a short drive from the busy Paihia township is the blissfully
peaceful haven of the Haruru Falls. There are motels, a motor
camp, a delightful old Tavern which was transported there from
 Auckland and the "put your feet up and enjoy" type scenery that
is just out of this world.
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KAWAKAWA
Kawakawa is a small township west of the Bay of Islands
and id known mainly for the train that runs through the
middle of the town. The tracks run up the middle of the
road for the length of the town.

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Matai Bay.......yet another area of the Bay!
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