Russell-Orongo Bay Holiday Park
Bay of Islands
Surrounded by 14 acres studded with bird-filled native forest, this relaxed holiday park is around 3km from Russell in the direction of Okiato. The wide…
Must-see hotels in Bay of Islands & Northland
Bay of Islands & Northland
Tent sites shelter in the bush at this nicely managed hilltop park. The cabins range from basic units where you'll need to bring your own linen (or pay…
Bay of Islands
Being the envy of every passer-by makes up for the lack of privacy in the front apartments that face the waterfront promenade. Spacious, nicely presented…
Bay of Islands & Northland
This midsized camping ground has attractive cream-and-green units scattered around a lawn circled by pohutukawa trees. Options range from basic cabins to…
The Far North
Six kilometres down an unsealed road on the Aupouri Peninsula’s east side, this unusual turreted house offers a homey environment and plenty of quiet…
Bay of Islands & Northland
Fall asleep only steps from the beach in this spacious self-contained studio apartment tucked underneath a modern house. An additional queen room is…
Bay of Islands & Northland
This historic hillside lodge has smartly furnished rooms opening onto a picture-perfect wraparound veranda with expansive sea views. Choose between…
Bay of Islands
This small backpackers is a home-like place, with sea views from the verandah, and more than a touch of easy-going charm. There's a studio apartment with…
Bay of Islands
Sitting amid well-tended gardens, this old-fashioned motel offers a good range of units and a kidney-shaped pool that the kids will love. The studios are…
Bay of Islands
Wake up at the water’s edge at this small, sheltered camping ground, south of Paihia township (a good 45-minute walk). An on-site food truck serves…
Bay of Islands & Northland
This attractive B&B, owned by a Kiwi-French couple, is a popular weekender for Aucklanders, so it pays to book ahead. A continental breakfast is included…
Ramada Resort Reia Taipa Beach
The Far North
Renovated accommodation and a warm welcome combine at this long-standing resort, which offers a choice between beachfront and poolside studio units and…
The Far North
There’s a large range of accommodation on offer at this holiday park, including cabins, motel units and a worn but perfectly presentable YHA-affiliated…
Bay of Islands & Northland
If gin-in-hand sunset gazing is your thing, this large, modern terracotta-coloured B&B will fit the bill. The upstairs rooms have terrific ocean views…
Bay of Islands & Northland
This well-kept little park has modern amenities, plenty of space, a playground and good views of Kaipara Harbour. Accommodation ranges from basic cabins…
Bay of Islands
More like staying at a mate’s place than a hostel, this homey house has just two bedrooms for rent and a caravan in the back garden. The bathroom and…
Bay of Islands
Choose between sparkling motel-style units in the trim waterside lodge or apartments in the newer block across the road. The pick of the bunch is the…
Bay of Islands
One of the best of the phalanx of motels and apartments lining the Paihia waterfront, Seaspray Suites has modern, self-contained one- and two-bedroom…
Bay of Islands & Northland
Mangawhai is all about the beach bach, from simple fibro affairs to designer hilltop houses, so couples, families and bigger travelling groups have loads…
Bay of Islands & Northland
Perfectly situated for spectacular views on the manicured, lawn-covered southern head of Tutukaka Harbour, this is a great choice for families and small…
Whatuwhiwhi Top 10 Holiday Park
The Far North
Sheltered by hills and close to the beach, this friendly neat complex has a great location, good facilities, free barbecues and a playground. It also…
Bay of Islands
Hidden behind tall trees on the approach to Kerikeri, this well-priced motel has a mixture of units of varying layouts. The rooms are extremely…
Bay of Islands & Northland
This scenic campsite is located near a sandy beach with plenty of shade from well-established pohutukawa trees. Expect cold showers, drinking water and…
The Far North
A large first-in, first-served (no bookings) camping ground at the peninsula's most beautiful beach, with flush toilets, drinking water and cold showers.
Bay of Islands
This hillside lodge offers natty units with balconies just begging for a relaxed sunset gin and tonic. Some have spa baths and bay views.
DOC Trounson Kauri Park Campsite
Bay of Islands & Northland
A step up from most DOC campsites, this one has both powered and unpowered sites, and a communal kitchen, flush toilets and hot showers.
The Far North
Simple DOC site with flush toilets and cold showers, located by a stream near the white sands of Rarawa Beach.
Bay of Islands & Northland
At Uretiti, there is a DOC campsite with hot showers ($2) and stellar beach views amid rolling sand dunes.
Bay of Islands & Northland
With an absolute waterfront location on the sandy expanse of Mangawhai's estuary, this laid-back combo of campsites, units and new cabins is a short walk…
The Far North
There's something very Australian-looking about this hilltop lodge, with its wide verandas and gum trees, tempered by Māori and Pacific design in the…
Bay of Islands & Northland
Well-travelled Swiss-British owners rent out this self-contained two-bedroom apartment attached to their modern hillside home. To get here, take Rust Ave,…
Bay of Islands & Northland
The Farm is a rough-and-ready backpackers rambling through various buildings, including an old woolshed. The rooms are basic and it's a popular park-up…
Bay of Islands & Northland
The rooms at the old Opononi pub aren’t huge but the white-paint and blonde-wood makeover has left them quietly stylish. Try to grab one of the front two…
The Far North
Tauranga Bay Holiday Park has well-maintained accommodation on the picturesque beachfront, but it lacks trees and bears the brunt of the weather. A charge…
Bay of Islands & Northland
A total of seven self-contained villas and apartments dot this rural property around 10 minutes' drive on a partly unsealed road from Mangawhai. They're…
Bay of Islands & Northland
This ideally positioned beachfront resort consists of a hodgepodge of buildings from different eras.The original Victorian villa at its centre is an…
Bay of Islands & Northland
Situated next to the Waipoua River and the visitor centre, this peaceful camping ground offers hot showers, flush toilets and a kitchen. The cabins are…
Bay of Islands
Peppertree has simple, clean rooms with high ceilings and good linen, as well as a separate self-contained studio unit. Bikes, rackets, kayaks and two…
Mangawhai Backpackers: The Coastal Cow
Bay of Islands & Northland
The rooms at this unassuming house-style hostel are cosy but the vibe is friendly and relaxed. Bathrooms are shared. There's a barbecue area on the deck…
Bay of Islands
Cook's Lookout is an old-fashioned motel with friendly owners, breathtaking views and a solar-heated swimming pool. Take Puketona Rd towards Haruru Falls,…
