Sailing in The Bay of Islands, New Zealand: Places you can get to with a Multiday Yacht Charter from Sailing New Zealand.
Moturoa Island: Sheltered from the South
Sailing New Zealand Home Base in Opua
Opouroa Bay
Excellent Protection from South, East and West
Motuarohia Island:
Black Rocks: Stunning black rocks especially on a sunny day
Omakiwi Cove: Sheltered from North, South and East.
Waipiro Bay:
Urupukapuka Bay:
Paradise Bay: Shelter from the North and East
Otaio Bay:
Waewaetorea Passage:
Okahu Passage:
Mangahawea Bay:
Waiwhaputu Bay:
Awaawaroa Bay:
Orokawa Bay:
Opunga Cove:
Hole in the Rock: Probably the most photographed geologic phenomenom in the Bay of Islands.
Cape Brett:
Whangamumu Harbour: This incredibly well protected harbour is a must visit. It is very secluded. The rock walls rise several hundred feet above the harbour and if you're lucky, you'll see dolphins playing in here.
Shag Rock:
Russell: Considered the heart of the Bay of Islands and was the first Captital of New Zealand.
Hat Island: When traversing out (East) through this passage keep Hat Island to your port.