Opua Holiday Accommodation, Bay of Islands, New Zealand

Pukeko's Nest Introduction

Pukeko's Nest offers Opua holiday accommodation in the delightful Bay of Islands, New Zealand. Our Bay of Islands rental accommodation offers bed and breakfast accommodation, or is available as an exclusive holiday home.

The newly built Pukeko's Nest is an idyllic location for your family, backpacker or group Bay of Islands holiday.

Set on a 30-acre property on Opua Harbour and nestled in extensive gardens, the lodge provides Opua holiday accommodation for up to 10 people.

Enjoy a relaxed Bay of Islands holiday away from the hustle of bustle of town. Situated just one hour north of Whangarei and 35 minutes from Paihia—the activity hub of the Bay of Islands.

Opua Holiday Accommodation

Pukeko's Nest has five bedrooms—two queen, one twin, and two double beds. The beds are comfortable and all linen is supplied.

• All bedding supplied
• Guests have the use of the laundry and a BBQ, as well as books, cards and board games and a TV
• Guests are requested not to smoke indoors
• Fully equipped kitchen, guests bring their own food
• Free breakfast included for independent travellers
• Free use of kayaks

Guided Sea Kayaking from our Opua Holiday Accommodation

Seasonal kayaking trips operate from Pukeko's Nest located on Opua Harbour, Bay of Islands, New Zealand. A typical trip, depending on weather and tides, includes visiting mangrove forests, historic Russell township, or a paddle past the late Austrian artist Frederick Hundertwasser's Waikare inlet property.

Artist Frederick Hundertwasser lived in a remote cottage on Waikino Road. A child of nature he has planted great quantities of trees and has left behind beautiful examples of his unique architecture in Kawakawa township.

The Waikare Inlet runs many miles into the land with bays and creeks. It has an entirely different character from the rest of the Bay of Islands. The sides of the inlet are shallow, liberally sprinkled with oyster farms and plenty of marine and birdlife to view. It is perfectly suited to exploring by kayak.

For further information about our Bay of Islands rental accommodation, please contact us or visit our Opua holiday accommodation Web site.

About the Bay of Islands

Historic Kerikeri, Bay of Islands
Northland
Photographer: Destination Northland
(info@northlandnz.com)

Bay of Islands Bottlenose Dolphins
Northland
Photographer: Rob Suisted
(www.naturespic.com)

The Bay of Islands are in the Northland region in the far north of the North Island of New Zealand.

Located 60 kilometres north-west of Whangarei, the bay is a natural harbour with an irregular 16 kilometre wide inlet. Several sections of the bay extend into the land, notably Waikare Inlet in the south and Kerikeri and Te Puna (Mangonui) inlets in the north-west.

The small town of Russell is located at the end of a short peninsula that extends into the bay from the south-east.

Bay of Islands Highlights

The Bay of Islands is a stunningly beautiful length of sand and rock coastline that circles a sea pierced by 150 islands. Wherever you are in the Bay of Islands, it's impossible to escape the lure of the sea.

Catch a ferry or charter boat and immerse yourself in the blue-green world of island and beach. Or paddle a sea kayak in and out of island nooks and crannies.

Swimming with dolphins is another specialty of the Bay of Islands. Many operators in the region offer excellent trips to spectacular Cape Brett and the 'Hole in the Rock' on Piercy Island.

The townships of this historical bay are alive with memories of the area's colourful history. Visitors are welcome to explore the well-preserved relics of the past, both Maori and European, in romantic Russell, Paihia, Waitangi or Kerikeri.

For further information about our Bay of Islands rental accommodation, please contact us or visit our Opua holiday accommodation Web site.