Bay of Islands Resort, Paihia

Advantages: Amazing place, swimming with dolphins
Disadvantages: Need good weather go in November!!

Bay of Islands The Bay of Islands are so beautiful it was defiantly one of my favourite places in New Zealand, a lot of people don't before going up past Auckland as they are so busy to get to the South Island but I think they have sadly missed out. It takes about 4 hours to get to Paihia from Auckland, and it is well worth the trip, the scenery on the way is lush and green and will blow you away, Paihia itself is a small friendly place with a few ...
...so nice. The Bay Adventurer Hostel is a must stay in the Bay of Islands, it is defiantly one of the top hostels I have stayed in my whole trip!! It has everything you could need and is also only a stones throw away from the beach! Perfect!! I stayed in a dorm room which was very clean and tidy complete with lockers to store all your valuables. The faculties at the hostel were great complete with swimming pool and Jacuzzi great for relaxing in after ... Read review