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BAY OF ISLANDS AND COROMANDEL TOURING AND ACCOMMODATION / North Island
Dolphin/Sail Adventure Combo Operated by ([SORUH 1=
Do not compromise – get the best of both trips with this full-day Dolphin/Sail Adventure Combo which combines all the top experiences in the historic Bay of Islands. Join the morning dedicated 'Swim with the Dolphins Cruise' and swim with graceful dolphins in their natural environment from the purpose built black and yellow catamaran Dolphin Discovery III. In the afternoon jump onboard the legendary yacht Lion New Zealand to enjoy lunch and island activities. The afternoon culminates in a magical sail back to shore where you can help trim the sails, take the helm, exert energy on the grinders or simply sit back and relax.
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Peppers Carrington Resort
Nature and Coast Operated by Kiwi Dundee Adventures
Experience a day of fun and entertainment with Kiwi Dundee Adventures. Highlights of the day include a walk along the old tracks of Puketui through Kauri forest dense with fern trees, and observing glowworms in an historic, old gold cave. Lunch is either a picnic or at an attractive café, with a chance to view your guide's spectacular collection of quartz, obsidian, old photos of the Coromandel and rocks embedded with gold. Journey from mountains to the contrasting coastal scenery, including Hot Water Beach, offshore islands, old Maori Pa sites and magnificent cliffs.
Carrington, a luxury resort with two miles of secluded white sand coastline, includes Karikari Estate Winery and vineyard, and a full 18-hole championship golf course with stunning Pacific Ocean views. Accommodation ranges from spacious lodge rooms to self-contained threebedroom villas. Located in Northland’s Karikari Peninsula, Peppers Carrington Resort’s worldclass facilities include an infinity swimming pool and spa pool, Carrington Restaurant & Bar, two championship tennis courts, Olympic standard clay and skeet target shooting range and a gym.
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Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay of Islands Copthorne enjoys a superb, waterfront location in the heart of the Bay of Islands, with uninterrupted views across the bay to Russell. Surrounded by 59 acres of lush, subtropical gardens, it is part of the historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Featuring a spectacular free-form lagoon-style swimming and spa pool, this modern hotel and resort features 180 guestrooms, including four suites, all of which have an individual patio or balcony. With designs inspired by nature, the rooms offer a choice of bay, estuary or garden views of this serene setting. On-site facilities and services include a renovated massage studio, tennis court, mountain bike hire and courtesy shuttle to Paihia. Golf, bush walks, sailing and scuba diving are all within the vicinity.
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Edgewater Palms Apartments
Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands
Opposite the main beach in Paiha, the Edgewater Palms Apartments is a great place to stay when visiting the renowned Bay of Islands. With safe harbor swimming close by, the property is surrounded by local restaurants, cafés and bars. Some apartments enjoy seascape views from fully covered balconies as well as access to a gated lap swimming pool with a large surrounding deck. The one-bedroom apartments are situated on the ground floor and look out across the central lap pool. Waterfront apartments are ideally placed for admiring the seaside sunsets and views.
This comfortable resort-style hotel is enhanced by attractive sub-tropical gardens and extensive guest facilities. Conveniently located at the southern entrance to Paihia, the hotel features 114 standard and superior rooms, and air-conditioned deluxe rooms. Rooms include Sky TV, minibar, and high-speed Internet access. The hotel’s restaurant serves both breakfast and dinner. Additional facilities include a guest lounge bar, guest laundry and an outdoor swimming pool.
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