Bay of Islands

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