Bay of Islands & Northland - New Zealand's North Island - page 249

Activities
The Bay of Islands offers some fine subtropical diving, made even better by the sinking of
the 113m navy frigate HMNZS Canterbury in Deep Water Cove near Cape Brett. Local
operators also head to the wreck of the Rainbow Warrior off the Cavalli Islands, about an
hour north of Paihia by boat. Both offer a colourful feast of pink anemones, yellow
sponges and abundant fish life.
There are opportunities for kayaking or sailing around the bay, either on a guided tour
or by renting and going it alone. Cruises and dolphin swimming are also available.

Dive North
( 09-402 5369; www.divenorth.co.nz ; reef & wreck $225) Based in Kerikeri but offering free pick-
ups from Paihia.

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DIVING

Paihia Dive
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( 09-402 7551; www.divenz.com ; Williams Rd, Paihia; reef & wreck $229) Combined reef and wreck
trips to either the Canterbury or the Rainbow Warrior .

Dive Ops
( 0800 387 892, 09-402 5454; www.diveops.co.nz ; 2 dives incl equipment $230-280) Family-run diving op-
erators, based out of Paihia.

DIVING

Island Kayaks & Bay Beach Hire
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KAYAKING, BOATING

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( 09-402 6078; www.baybeachhire.co.nz ; Marsden Rd, Paihia; half-day kayaking tour $69; 9am-5.30pm)
Hires kayaks (from $15 per hour), sailing catamarans ($50 first hour, $40 per additional),
motor boats ($85 first hour, $25 per additional), mountain bikes ($35 per day), boogie
boards ($25 per day), fishing rods ($10 per day), wet suits and snorkelling gear (both $20
per day).

Coastal Kayakers
( 0800 334 661; www.coastalkayakers.co.nz ; Te Karuwha Pde, Paihia) Runs guided tours (half-/full day
$85/115, minimum two people) and multiday adventures. Kayaks (per hour/half-/full day
$15/40/50) can also be rented for independent exploration.

KAYAKING