NZ UPDATE: Paihia Bay of Islands

The color of the water was a beautiful jade as we took a boat between the 100+ islands in the bay. There were islands in all directions covered in lush green foliage, caverns, and both black and white sand beaches. We took a jet boat from pier in town and speed in and around many of the neighboring islands. Our boat took us at high speeds over waves, splashing us with water, and into caverns and through arches. Our room was on the water with a great view and the food was great… especially the fish and chips and Joo’s oysters. It is really one of the places we would want to make a repeat visit to in the future.

The view from our room

Paihia town!!!

On the boat along the coast

On the boat... we went through that archway. Amazing!!!

So many islands