A surge of visitors into the Bay of Islands since Christmas is just what the tourist hotspot needs after years of disruption, business owners say. Donna Smith, co-owner of The Hideout, a café ...

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New Zealand's biggest multi-day keel boat regatta gets underway in the Bay of Islands today, with just under 100 vessels and more than 500 sailors set to take part.

Events only commence (delay start protocols) if no marine mammals have entered the 600 m safety zone for a minimum of 30 minutes prior to race start time, and competency requirement for all skippers ...

View a map of the area and coordinates. Restrictions for this marine mammal sanctuary. The Bay of Islands is declared as a Marine Mammal Sanctuary under the Marine Mammals Protection Act 1978. This ...

On February 6 the eyes of the country will be on Northland, with thousands expected to descend on the Bay of Islands for the 185th ... at waste minimisation at events. It is much more than recycling.

The Casco Bay Islands are a group of islands located off the coast of Portland, six of which are accessible by ferry year-round. Each island has its own personality, history, attractions and ...