Top Things to do in Bay of Islands
The 9 Best Hiking Trails in Bay of Islands, North Island
Discover the best top things to do in Bay of Islands, New Zealand including Cape Brett Walkway, Manginangina Kauri Walk, Hongi Hika Walk, Kororipo Pa Historic Walk, Kerikeri River Track, Nancy Fladgate Track, Tapeka Point Track, Puketi Nature Trail, Motukawanui Island Track.
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1. Cape Brett Walkway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By lrking - Auckland, New Zealand
Decided to do this as it seemed like a good walk for a weekend - discovered it isn't quite a walk in the park but what a good decision. We were a group of 13 that ranged from 27 to 66 and different levels of fitness but everyone got to the Hut - some quicker than others. It is challenging up and down terrain but well worth doing if you are keen on the outdoors - some magnificent scenery and feeling of total freedom. We were planning on staying at the hut so carried packs for the night so that made it tougher. In the end as the weather was closing in for the next day we called the water taxi to rather collect us the same day as we would have needed to walk back to deep Water Cove for collection and were not to keen on a possibly wet slippery return there. Turned out to be an excellent decision as the best Water Taxi Service ( BOI Water Taxis - Bob) came and got us and then we were lucky enough to be taken through Hole in the Rock as well as the Cathedral - very special and we were given great history about the area. We did meet some walkers that were simply walking for the day and being collected that afternoon so they had little packs which would have made it a pleasure - we will definitely do that next time Yes - we are planning on doing it again! We want to return to Oke Bay Lodge for a few days - that's where we stayed on the Friday night before the walk and what a treat - hence the plan to do the walk again and soak up some more of Oke Bay itself which is quite beautiful
2. Manginangina Kauri Walk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 132 reviews
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Reviewed By rorydph - Wellington, New Zealand
We were originally planning to visit Tāne Mahuta, but that was a bit too much of a drive from our Paihia accommodation so we opted to visit this forest walk instead. We're glad we did too as we've not seen a kauri forest before and we were impressed by the scale of the trees. Apart from the 3-4km of gravel road to get there, this is a beautiful spot that's an easy walk in a serene setting. Well worth a visit.
3. Hongi Hika Walk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
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4. Kororipo Pa Historic Walk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
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Reviewed By tonyvC3466IU - Auckland, New Zealand
This walk is a very nice walk, it is reasonably easy, lots of birds with interesting waterfall lookouts. Recommend it.
5. Kerikeri River Track
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
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Reviewed By Cris101 - Auckland, New Zealand
This must be one of the nicest walks so close to town in the whole of New Zealand. Start at Rainbow Falls (off Waipapa Road) and saunter along the river bank to the Kerikeri Basin. It takes less than an hour and there’s much to see at the finish, including New Zealand’s oldest stone building. And a pub! What more can you ask for?
6. Nancy Fladgate Track
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
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7. Tapeka Point Track
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
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Reviewed By rodneys688 - North Wollongong, Australia
Well worth the short hike to the point. Amazing 360 degree views with water 320 degrees around. We decided to go back a 2nd time on the same day to have a little picnic and watch the sunset! Wow, so glad we did.
8. Puketi Nature Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
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Reviewed By BigDogTravels
This short walk is an easy way to view large Kauri and was thoroughly enjoyable. The walkway is a piece of cake for any age and the road in and out is not bad at all.
9. Motukawanui Island Track
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