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Bay Of Islands New Zealand
Wrecks, kelp forests, and island cruising in New Zealand's subtropical Far North
Updated Feb 13, 2026 • 19 sources
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Destination Guide Sources For Bay of Islands
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19 sources • Updated Feb 13, 2026
Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Feb 13, 2026.
- Department of Conservation: Te Pewhairangi (Bay of Islands) Marine Mammal Sanctuary - Sanctuary rules, including in-water exclusions and vessel behavior
- Immigration New Zealand: International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) - Current IVL amount and how it is collected
- New Zealand Government: NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) - Who needs an NZeTA and how to apply
- Tourism New Zealand: Bay of Islands - Destination overview and planning context
- Tourism New Zealand: Dolphins - General dolphin encounter guidance and expectations
- Tourism New Zealand: Whale watching - Seasonality and whale watching context in New Zealand
- DOC: Motuarohia Island snorkel trail - Marked snorkel trail and island guidance
- Visit Bay of Islands: Paihia-Russell ferry - Ferry connection overview and typical crossing time
- PADI: Diving in New Zealand - General water temperature range and exposure suit advice
- MetService: New Zealand marine forecasts - Check wind/swell before booking boat or headland days
- Forest & Bird: Bay of Islands rahui / no-anchoring coverage - Context on rahui tapu and anchoring restrictions
- NZ Underwater Association: Diver Emergency Service (DES) - Diver emergency hotline number and guidance
- Healthpoint: Slark Hyperbaric Unit (Waitemata, Auckland) - Hyperbaric unit contact details (referrals; emergencies via DES/111)
- Health NZ: Bay of Islands Hospital (Kawakawa) - Local hospital and 24-hour accident and medical services
- DiveJourney: HMNZS Canterbury (Wreck) - Internal dive spot page for linking and conditions
- DiveJourney: Rainbow Warrior (Wreck) - Internal dive spot page for linking and conditions
- Paihia Dive - Local operator info, site options, and regional conditions
- Freedive Aotearoa (Paihia) - Local freediving studio, courses, and wellness recovery options
- Destination hero photo by Rod Long - Photographer profile: https://unsplash.com/@rodlong