If you are looking for a place to truly unwind and reset, Ngāwhā Springs is a must-visit. We recently visited and it was definitely an experience to remember. The highlight for us was the variety of pools with different temperatures. Some of the hotter springs are so relaxing they practically put us to sleep! It is the ultimate spot for deep relaxation. We had been doing a lot of walking lately, and the mineral waters worked wonders—our tired muscles felt completely healed by the time we left. There is something very special about the natural, therapeutic energy of this place. Highlights: • Healing Waters: Perfect for soothing aches and pains. • Deep Relaxation: The heat levels are ideal for de-stressing. • Authentic Atmosphere: A unique, grounded experience that feels very different from a standard commercial spa. We left feeling refreshed and recharged. If you're in the Northland area, make sure you stop by—just be prepared to want a long nap afterward!

Amazing. Will be doing it again.

We booked the winter eco experience aboard the Albatross V. Having the dolphins swim alongside our boat for 20 minutes was an amazing experience. Our skipper had a great personality, very knowledgeable and shared lots of stories and information with us. We had a wonderful day out and enjoyed the muffins. Great fun. We would highly recommend this experience.

BOI is truly a paradise, the track is amazing with stunning views and historic sites all the way. The bearded guy (forgot to take his name) at bike rental reception is super helpful & is full of knowledge - he has the community spirit going on and is very passionate about this business. You can ride the bike from Opua to Kawaka & take the vintage train back to Taumarere railway station. will definitely be back for next leg.

If you only do one tour in Northland, make it the Kawiti Glow Worm Caves. This was at the top of our bucket list, and it was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. A Huge Shout-out to Pai Our tour guide, Pai, was an absolute godsend. Her incredible knowledge of the area combined with her sense of humor made the tour "extra extra." She really made the experience for us! Perfect Even if You’re Wary I’ll be honest—if you’re like me and have a bit of a fear of heights or the dark, the idea of a cave tour can be nerve-wracking. However, this tour was so well-managed that those fears completely disappeared. It was comfortable, safe, and just stunning. Pure Magic The glow worms were absolutely jaw-dropping. Seeing thousands of them shimmering together felt like stepping into another world. It is such a serene and beautiful atmosphere that it would be a perfect place for a romantic engagement. Verdict: 10/10. Between the healing vibes of the caves and the amazing staff, this is a must-do!

Great experience. Caves were mesmerizing. Amazing to learn the history and be so deep under ground. Staff were top notch. Learnt and saw a lot. Ka pai Kawiti whānau.

We had a great experience with these guys. Super friendly and gave us lots of info and other places to go and visit too.

We have rent 2 single kayaks for 4 hours and went to the waterfall. On our way back it was high tide, so we explored mangroves. Fantastic! Because we still have plenty of time, we wanted to go and explore some islands, but rain came and we got cold. Next time! :-) Thank you Coastal Kayakers!

Very cool to get up and close to the Haruru Falls. Enjoyed the kayaking and Dan was informative and welcoming. Thanks for a great trip.

Booked me and my two besties to come and have a fun couple hours and it was a blast! Easy to find, plenty of space to park and the man at the office was really helpful. Will be back again 🙂

Taylor and Kate are awesome host and we learnt a lot about local birds and Kayaking and stand up paddling techniques.

Thanks Ruby and Dan for an amazing kayaking afternoon. We travelled from Queenstown and was nice to feel the summer! They gave us a lot of advises to do the following days.

What a great afternoon out. My teenagers loved it too! The guides where extremely friendly and patient. The river and waterfall and bird life were stunning! Great afternoon out, and I believe the last tour at night is even better!

Awesome afternoon with Dan and Ace from Bay of Islands Waterfall + kayak/paddle board! Guides were relaxed, well informed and made kayaking a breeze! The kayak under the Haruru waterfall is the new favourite NZ must do moment! Great way to spend an afternoon in Paihia!

I lived that tour. My partner and I had so much fun kayaking and the guide, Ben, was super patient and fun. Would do it again.

We had a fantastic evening kayaking and bird watching. Dan and Ace were great guides and their enthusiasm was contagious. Highlight was kayaking under the waterfall and even climbing in under to experience all the power of the water!

What a highlight of our trip. We were lucky enough to have a small group on our booking. The guys were so informative and friendly. Their local knowledge and enthusiasm was infectious. Well done, keep up the good work, will see you again. p.s take the photo package, they captured our experience perfectly.

The highlight of our trip so far. Very friendly and fun staff . The whole trip was amazing fun for both me and my teenage children. Loved it and would def recommend to anyone !

Nice and friendly staff, good and safe kayaks, wonderful place. Totally recommended

We really enjoyed our paddle out to Haruru falls. The kids had a neat time. The guides were very friendly and funny & great with the kids. Was an awesome experience. Definitely worth doing. The waters are lovely & calm as you are not near any waves.

We were super impressed with the friendly service and amazing food. Top class! The beef and duck were tender and tasty. So worth it going even if only for the creme brulee! We will definitely love to go back on a sunny summer day.

I treated my parents to this trip as a Christmas present and couldn’t help booking a ticket on bookme to see what it’s all about! I’m so glad I did because it’s up there with one of the best day trips I’ve done in New Zealand. Mike and Melissa are absolutely lovely and all other aspects of the trip are equally great - from the quality and cleanliness of the boat to the delicious fresh food! It’s such good value for money! thank you Mike!

Highly recommend everyone to go on Gungha II Bay of islands cruise. A beautiful sailing boat own & operate by Michael & his wife. Michael & his crew gave us a magnificent tour on his boat. We felt like we had a private boat tour to ourselves with a private skipper . Michael is such a fun friendly and accommodating Skipper. 5Star + for our experience. Thank you Mike & Rob!

It was a wonderful experience and the travel description by Mike was superb, definitely an awesome experience for us

We joined Mike’s sailing trip on the Gungha || yesterday and had the BEST time. They go above and beyond to make everyone at ease and happy and know the best islands to visit in the Bay of Islands. I never leave reviews but just had to for this on ???? Thanks Mike

Nice day on the Bay, large and comfortable boat with experienced and fun skipper. Bay of islands are gorgeous sailing grounds.

We were extremely well catered and cared for Everything including our safety, comfort and enjoyment was considered The owner was very knowledgeable and his deckhand Samantha was more than capable also acting as a superior hostess for our snacks and lunches A wonderful day I will long remember

This trip was so wonderful, we recommend it to everyone. You don't have the feeling of a tourist Programm, Mike and Melissa are auch a nice crew and very informative. The food was nice! We saw a lot of dolphins and a few penguins. All in all a wonderful trip, we loved to spend the time on the boat!

We had a beautiful day! The crew was very friendly and totally caring. We were very lucky and the dolphins followed us a while. Thanks for this experience.

The Gungha II sailing adventure was one we really needed and enjoyed after our long drive Auckland; so peaceful and unclouded with other people. Mike, the owner had magificent sailing stories to tell about his trips to South Pacific and down the coast in North America down to South America. Our snorkeling off a deserted island was the highlight of the trip —which I highly recommend over the touristy farm boats.

Absolutely loved our day out on the Gungha II! Captain Mike is a great sailor and runs a fantastic tour. Everything from communication beforehand (stayed in Russel and required transfer to Paihia) to day of details (delicious snacks + lunch, snorkel equipment on board as well as hot shower!) were perfect. We departed Paihia on time, points for promptness!, and sailed for about two hours to one of the countless islands. Then we had over an hour to explore the island and/or snorkel/swim. Back on board we ate a delicious lunch; Mike caters to all, vegan and vegetarians included. And then we sailed home. Fantastic day, cannot recommend Mike’s sailing adventure enough!