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Information to help you get the best out of your time travel through
New
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Introducing the Bay of Islands
Named by James Cook
in 1769 it was the first region of New Zealand to be settled by both
Maori and Europeans and is now known as an idyllic setting to visit and
one of the top boating and fishing in New Zealand. Zane Grey was a
frequent visitor. Russel was New Zealand's first capital once
known as the hell-hole for the rowdiness of the sailors and whalers
that hung out there. Today it is much more peaceful. It is worth the
time to take the ferry across to Russel from Paihia with your vehicle
if just for the experience and it only takes a few minutes.
Paihia is the main visitor centre where all of the variety of cruises
and sightseeing activities can be found.
North of Paihia is
Waitangi where the Treaty of Waitangi ws signed in 1840 that was to
join the Maori and British together as a nation. it is still being
argued over today. The Treaty House of 1833 is now a museum
along with a maori meeting house and a 36.5metre canoe. Very well
worth having a look plus the restaurant is very good.
The major commercial
centre is Kerikeri. Here one finds New Zealand's oldest house (1822),
Kemp House, standing next to the Stone Store of 1836. If you are into
history and old buildings the village of Waimate between Kaikohe and
Paihia has the 1831 Mission House (second oldest)and is beautuful with
an 1871 church alngside still in use.
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