New Zealand · Oceania
Bay of Islands
Photo: W. Bulach · CC BY-SA 4.0
A hundred and forty-four islands scattered across a subtropical bay made for sailing between them, dolphins that ride the bow wave on most cruises out, and a historic treaty ground where the country's founding document was signed.
The best time to visit Bay of Islands is Dec–Feb, when typical daytime highs reach about 15°C (58°F).
Best time to go
Dec–Feb
Budget on the ground
$$ · mid-range
Nearest airport
KKE
Good for
landscape doing the heavy lifting
an unhurried pace
sunshine and salt water
moving about and doing things
In season
Typical daytime highs
Mar–May19°C67°F
Jun–Aug15°C58°F
Sep–Nov18°C64°F
Dec–Feb23°C73°F
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