The first European to visit the area was Captain Cook and the region was named in 1769. The Bay of Islands was the first area in New Zealand to be inhabited by Europeans and the Whalers arrived towards the end of the 18th century, while the first missionaries settled in 1814. Some of the city’s top sights include; Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Mission House, Haruru falls, Cruise to the hole in the rock, The Stone Store and several others.
Tourists can explore the city's historical sites and museums on sightseeing tours and cultural and historical tours and would also enjoy the spectacular views and scenic sights of the city en route walking and biking tours through the best city pathways. Visitors can also explore the city’s food culture on food and wine tasting tours and enjoy other eccentric moments on the city’s beautiful water bodies with boat-cruises and several water sport activities.
With convenient airport transfers and other city transfer, visitors will enjoy convenient rides to their destinations in the city at ease and can also expand their touring activities to Bay of Island’s neighbouring cities and towns on day trips and excursions. The tour agency, Tripindicator is fully dedicated to giving the best touring experience to visitors, carefully selected from tours with the best user's feedback and made available to customers at affordable prices compared to other top tour agencies.
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