In 1840 the nation of New Zealand was born when Maori chiefs signed a treaty with the British at nearby Waitangi. The area is rich with historic sites--Kemp House from 1822, the Stone Store from 1833--but it is the beautiful Bay of Islands itself which is the main attraction.
Exploring New Zealand From the steaming geothermal vents of Rotorua, to the ice sheets and subtropical rainforest of Franz Josef Glacier, to the genuine warmth of a homestay with a local family, experience all of New Zealand's many facets on this 19-day journey.
Exploring New Zealand From the steaming geothermal vents of Rotorua, to the ice sheets and subtropical rainforest of Franz Josef Glacier, to the genuine warmth of a homestay with a local family, experience all of New Zealand's many facets on this 19-day journey.