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  Bay of Islands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Bay of Islands is an area in the Northland region of the North Island of New Zealand.
The bay is an irregular 16 km-wide inlet in the north-eastern coast of the island.
Several islands lie to the north of this peninsula, notably Urupukapuka Island to the east and Moturoa Island to the north.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bay_of_Islands   (433 words)

  
 BAY ISLANDS - LoveToKnow Article on BAY ISLANDS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The Bay Islands have a good soil, a fine climate and an advantageous position.
The other islands are comparatively small, and may, in some cases, be regarded as detached parts of Roatan, with which they are connected by reefs.
Guanaja was discovered in 1502 by Columbus, but the islands were not colonized until the f 7th century, when they were occupied by British logwood cutters from Belize, and pearlers from the Mosquito Coast.
16.1911encyclopedia.org /B/BA/BAY_ISLANDS.htm   (216 words)

  
 Adventure Club Trip Report - Sailing Bay of Islands, New Zealand
We were crossing the Bay of Islands to the northern shore where we would find a small cove sheltered by the wind by some tall mountains and protected by the sea swells which were slight.
Its offshore islands, rocky headlands, sandy beaches, coastal dunes and pohutukawa-studded cliffs are enhanced inland from the coastal strip of dozens of archaeological sties, large tracts of native bush containing kiwis, farmland, streams and wetlands with increasing numbers of the rare brown teal.
She was amazed at the beauty of the islands, the comfort aboard the boat, and the company of the other crew members.
www.usac.com /reports/zealand   (6181 words)

  
 Bay of Islands New Zealand : Reviews from the Lost Luggage Tales   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The Bay of Islands is the finest maritime park in New Zealand with 144 islands, secluded bays and an abundance of marine life.
Paihia is the centre of the Bay of Islands, though only a small town, its population swells dramatically in the summer.
The Bay of Islands gained world recognition in 1927 when American writer Zane Grey came to the area to fish for striped and fl marlin and write the famous The Angler's El Dorado.
www.lostluggagetales.com /reviews/bay-of-islands.asp   (380 words)

  
 Bay of Islands vacations, holidays, packages, tours   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Overseas, the Bay of Islands is possibly best known as a big-game fishing center, where beyond the sheltered waters of the bay some of the largest specimens of striped marlin in the world are caught.
A unique way to enjoy a cruise on the bay is on the tall sailing ship R Tucker Thompson, typical of the schooners that plied the Pacific 100 years ago.
The Bay of islands is about 150 miles/240 km from Auckland, an easy half day's drive via Whangarei, the regional center, or if you prefer, a 45-minute flight or a coach tour from Auckland that run several times daily.
www.vacationaustralia.net /ninorth.htm   (1287 words)

  
 Activities in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand - fishing, sailing, golf, tours, cruises, sea kayaks, walks etc.
The Bay of Island is NZ's fishing capital and claims many New Zealand and world records.
Sailing and Cruising...The Bay of Islands is a renowned sailing / cruising destination which combines early New Zealand history with stunning natural scenery and marine life.
The Bay of Islands have some of the most beautiful scenery in New Zealand and what better way to enjoy this than by sea kayak, a safe, educational and exciting eco-tour.
www.nzinfo.co.nz /activities.htm   (930 words)

  
 Bay Islands Voice - News magazine for Roatan, Utila and Guanaja; Bay Islands of Honduras info guide
Bay Islands VOICE talked to the two main candidates in the November elections.
Dale is likely to have the island's biggest lawn, most prominent house, biggest election poster and his F-350 SuperDuty truck is likely one of the biggest on the island.
The animals that swim in waters around the Bay Islands often were born in another country and will move on to yet another country.
www.bayislandsvoice.com   (5509 words)

  
 Flagstaff Lodge - The Bay of Islands
The Bay of Islands is one of New Zealand’s most breathtakingly beautiful regions.
There are actually 144 islands in ‘The Bay’, with hundreds of secluded beaches and coves for you to explore and enjoy.
An original family homestead, built at the beginning of the twentieth century, the Lodge has been carefully renovated and restored so that, today, it is one of The Bay of Islands' most exclusive boutique lodges.
www.flagstafflodge.co.nz /BOI.html   (378 words)

  
 James Bay Islands Bird Survey
This survey is a long-term study of the birdlife of the James Bay islands.
Though James Bay is flanked by Ontario and Quebec, its waters and islands are under the jurisdiction of the new territory of Nunavut.
Expeditions to the islands are being undertaken during the May-September period, with an emphasis on the breeding season (June-July).
www2.ebtech.net /~birdman   (326 words)

  
 Bay of Islands, Piahia, Russel - Northern New Zealand, Northland - Destination Northland.
Wherever you are in the Bay of Islands, there are plenty of recreational activities in the blue-green world of island and beach: charter a yacht or launch, dive or snorkel, paddle a sea kayak in and out of the islands' nooks and crannies or swim with the dolphins.
Paihia is known as the jewel of the magnificent Bay of Islands.
Gateway to the Bay of Islands, Kawakawa is marked by its unique entrance sign, an arch constructed in the style of Frederick Hundertwasser.
www.northlandnz.com /destinations/east_coast/bay_of_islands.htm   (1218 words)

  
 Bay Of Islands, Bay Of Islands, Bay Of Islands
The Bay of Islands is New Zealand's the finest Maritime Park, with 144 islands, scores of secluded bays and an abundance of marine life.
The bay is the cradle of European civilisation in New Zealand and has fine examples of Maori Culture for you to experience.
Explore the Bay Of Islands through one of the local tours and attractions.
www.paihiapacific.co.nz /bay-of-islands.html   (284 words)

  
 Bay Of Islands Hotels New Zealand Reservation & Information guide - Bay Of Islands accommodation for 5 star to Budget ...
Pronounced "our-more-too" which means “World Island”, Aomotu Lodge is nestled in an elevated and central position overlooking the bay and township of romantic Russell.
Orongo Bay Homestead Russell Bay Of Islands
The Duke Of Marlborough Russell Bay Of Islands
www.eglobe-hotels.com /selecthotel.asp?cityid=354&partnerid=67   (539 words)

  
 Bay Islands Magazine, The #1 Magazine of the Bay Islands, Roatan, Utila, Guanaja   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The islandís beaches are idyllic enough for any tourist brochure, with white sand, clear turquoise water, and a fringe of palm trees.
Palmetto Bay, on the north side of the Island near French Harbour, is an amazingly quiet strip of beach with only one resort (used in the filming of this years "Temptation Island").
Perhaps the most popular beach on the island is West Bay Beach, voted one of the top ten beaches in the Caribbean, with five-star resorts, a vast expanse of white sand and some of the best snorkeling on the Island.
www.bahia-magazine.com   (1780 words)

  
 Chelsea Yacht Charter Bay of Islands New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
We anchor in secluded bays away from the main tourist routes and explore some of the islands and the fantastic outlooks.
Besides living in the Bay of Islands for the last 18 years, they have sailed the Caribbean and  Mediterranean.
Opua and the  Bay of Islands lays 250 Km or 3hrs north of Auckland.
www.yachtcharter.homestead.com /nz1.html   (592 words)

  
 Bay of Islands bed and breakfast lodges cottage homestay accommodation New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Bay of Islands bed and breakfast lodges cottage homestay accommodation New Zealand
Encompassing the 144 islands that form the Bay of Islands Maritime and Historic Park, this beautiful area is world renown as a deep sea fishing centre and a haven for yachties and divers.
Bay of Islands Bed & Breakfast in Bay of Islands New Zealand
www.selectionsnz.co.nz /bayislands.htm   (241 words)

  
 Town Council - Bay Harbor Islands Online
Bay Harbor Islands' governing body consists of seven dedicated individuals.
Elected at large, each member of the Town Council is elected by the voters of the town to serve a four-year term.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons who are disabled and who need special accommodations to participate in these meetings because of that disability should contact the Office of the Town Clerk not later than two days prior to such proceedings.
www.bayharborislands.org /webpage/Text/towncouncil.htm   (343 words)

  
 Scuba Diving - The Magazine Divers Trust   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The Bay Islands have long been noted for the great variety of dive experiences they offer.
Cara a Cara means "face to face," and at the tip of the point, the reef lies face-to-face with the vast depth of the channel that separates Roatan from mainland Honduras.
For the most part, the dive drill is standard Caribbean-shark-encounter: Descend on a mooring line to a sand flat at 70 feet and kneel there while eight to 20 sharks are joined by opportunistic feeders including Nassau groupers and horse-eye jacks circling the bait bucket.
www.scubadiving.com /travel/atlantic_ocean_and_caribbean_sea/big_time_in_the_bay_islands   (540 words)

  
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On Flat Islands, many kayakers used an outhouse belonging to one of the cabin owners, but I have no idea whether permission had been obtained in advance to use the facility (the owners were not present).
The islands have not yet been surveyed for archaeological remains, however, Linda Callum found a "Beaches Complex" projectile point on the shore of Flat Islands during the summer of 1999.
The Flat Islands derive their collective name from the flat-topped metamorphic and volcanic rocks of which the islands are composed and which are strongly folded and faulted from the northwest.
www.kayakers.nf.ca /sea_kayaking/trip_reports/flatislands.html   (2478 words)

  
 Discover Bay of Islands, New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The bay is an irregular 16 kilometre-wide inlet in the northeastern coast of the island.
The area is home to a huge number of activities, from lounging on boats cruising around the various islands, to scenic helicopter or fixed wing flights.
Russell is situated in the Bay of Islands, in the far north of the North Island.
www.magicaljourneys.com /NewZealand/newzealand-discover-bayofislands.html   (937 words)

  
 Gay New Zealand Guide - Bay of Islands   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Most people’s first stop in the Bay of Islands is Paihia, about three hours’ drive north of Auckland, making it an easy long weekend but also making it very busy during holiday season.
But this is the Bay of Islands, and the whole point is to get out onto the water.
The Bay is a remarkable stretch of water, dotted with oddly-shaped islands and those classic Kiwi yachts, and the view from the sea offers a clear perspective on why that flagpole on the hill was so hotly contested.
www.gaytravelguides.info /nz/articles/bayofislands.html   (810 words)

  
 Bay of Islands Accommodation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
There are 140 islands which holiday makers who enjoy sea activities and the beauty of the sandy beaches can visit by yacht or cruise.
Paihia Russell and Opua are the main visitor and accommodation centres for the Bay of Islands and are the starting points for many sightseeing cruises, boat hires, diving and swimming with the dolphins excursions.
This picturesque international community is the heart and yachting centre of the Bay of Islands.
www.ki-wi.co.nz /bay-of-islands-accommodation.htm   (343 words)

  
 Bay of Islands Accommodation & Travel Information, New Zealand, Jasons Travel Channel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Enjoying beautiful views of the bay, the 506ha Waitangi Reserve is home to the Treaty House, where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840.
Experience the thrill of swimming with bottle-nosed and common dolphins, which frequent the Bay of Islands year-round.
The New Zealand Big Game Fishing Nationals are held in the Bay of Islands during February, with catches including marlin, shark and kingfish.
www.jasons.com /001011,NZL,NI,BAYISLANDS,,pg,1,0.mel   (501 words)

  
 Travel Information Guide to the Bay of Islands, New Zealand - Region, Accommodation, Activities, Tours & Transport, ...
The Bay of Islands region has the finest maritime park in New Zealand with the 144 Islands and secluded bays.
The Bay with its pristine natural environment is the gathering place in the South Pacific for overseas sailing yachts on world cruises, international sport fishermen, golfers and marine enthusiasts.
Short Tours from Auckland - Fullers Bay of Islands 1, 2 and 3 day tours from Auckland to the Bay of Islands which are designed to show you the very best of the Bay in the time you have.
www.nzinfo.com   (296 words)

  
 Parks Victoria: Bay of Islands Coastal Park page
Bay of Islands Coastal Park stretches from Peterborough almost to Warrnambool in a 32 km long narrow strip.
This is adjoined by the Bay of Martyrs, a lengthy bay with spectacular scenery.
Several accessible smaller bays such as Worm Bay, Crofts Bay, Boat Bay, and in the western section of the park, Childers Cove also offer magnificent views and secluded beaches.
www.parkweb.vic.gov.au /1park_display.cfm?park=45   (449 words)

  
 Bay Islands Voice - Index
What is astonishing about the Bay Islands University is the fact that the Seventh Day Adventists, who are the principle motivators and, up to this point, the funders, are opening the doors at BIU to all religious backgrounds, to the whole community.
It was Unwin Elwin who led the protest against the ceding of the Bay Islands to the 38-year-old Republic of Honduras and called for the formation of a provisional government.
The book, which showcases the magical underwater world as well as the life and culture of Bay Island inhabitants, is filled with hundreds of beautiful photographs and fascinating descriptions of this unique corner of the world.
www.bayislandsvoice.com /issue-6.htm   (3489 words)

  
 Bay of Islands New Zealand : Bay, Bays, Island, Islands, North, Northland, Paihia, Beach, Beaches, Tropical, Coast, ...
Bay of Islands New Zealand : Bay, Bays, Island, Islands, North, Northland, Paihia, Beach, Beaches, Tropical, Coast, Coastal, Holiday, Vacation, Accommodation, Attractions, Transport, Tours, NZ Bay of Islands New Zealand travel, tourism and accommodation information.
Bay of Islands has one of the best maritime parks in New Zealand with the 144 islands and bays.
The Bay of Islands region has a bounty of marine life, including whales, penguins, dolphins and many more.
www.tourism.net.nz /region/northland/northland---bay-of-islands   (192 words)

  
 Definition of Bay of Islands
Located 60 kilometres northwest of Whangarei, it is close to the northern tip of the country.
The Purerua Peninsula extends to the west of the bay, north of the Manganui Inlet, and the Cape Brett Peninsula extends 10 kilometres into the Pacific Ocean at the southeast end of the bay.
The first full-blooded European boy born in the country, Thomas King, was born in 1815 in the Bay of Islands (a European girl was reputedly born at the Dusky Sound settlement in the South Island some years earlier).
www.wordiq.com /definition/Bay_of_Islands   (456 words)

  
 Bay of Islands   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
It was a quiet ride up to the Bay of Islands, with only a couple stops for food and bathrooms.
The Bay is, well, a bay, with something like 200 islands in it.
The main attraction of the boat ride is getting out to the Hole in the Rock, pictured to the right, which the boat passed through, and then circled the island and popped into a cave on the left.
www.nehrlich.com /nz/bay_of_islands.html   (437 words)

  
 Corner Brook   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
As you drive along this sheltered arm of the Bay of Islands, you can look to the left to see weather-worn ridges that extend inland to form a low mountain plateau and watershed.
A few kilometres more brings you to the Bay of Islands and an opportunity to view and photograph Guernsey, Tweed and Pearl Islands which rise out of the sea to give the place its name.
Shellbird Island is situated in the Humber River Valley, the main arterial route between the granite hills surrounding Corner Brook and the only transportation link for east-west land traffic in the area.
www.wordplay.com /tourism/scenictours/western/cornerbr.html   (896 words)

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