Enjoy an unforgettable sailing charter in the Bay of Islands. A sailing and boating paradise, the region offers calm waters, sheltered ports and breathtaking vistas. While you’re in the region, take advantage of New Zealand’s world-class fishing, diving and snorkelling and cruise between the 150 undeveloped islands that dot the surrounding seas. If you’re looking to enjoy the best of w…
Welcome to the Bay of Islands, or, as you might come to know it, the Angler’s Eldorado. Within as little as half an hour of our idyllic shores lie some of the best fishing grounds on the planet, and our very own Russell – New Zealand’s first capital city (as difficult as it may be to imagine of this quaint little town today) – is home to the second oldest game fishing club in the world…
Bay of Islands Fishing Charters
A day (or night) out fishing in the Bay of Islands will push the same buttons in you today that toy shops and ice cream sundaes pressed as a child, whether you’re an experienced or a novice fisher. Truly a fisherman’s paradise, the sheltered waters of this world class fishing charter destination are abundant with healthy fisheries all year round.
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Bay of Islands Scuba Diving Charters
The adventures to be had in the Bay of Islands certainly don’t end above ground. Beneath the surface of our turquoise waters lies a subtropical haven of hidden secrets. Whether it’s exotic aquatic life, dramatic volcanic terrain or rich New Zealand History that most floats your boat, scuba diving in our unique corner of the world promises the experienc…
Long before Captain Cook's visit in 1769, Russell was an established settlement of various Maori tribes. Its name at that time, Kororareka, reflected a legend that a wounded chief asked for penguin and on tasting the broth said " Ka reka to korora." (How sweet is the penguin.)
From the early 1800s, South Sea whalers found Kororareka ideal as a provisioning port. The town grew in res…