The Landing
1000 acres of the most beautiful waterfront in New Zealand. Way up north on the northern tip of the Bay of Islands, hundreds of thousands of native plants have been planted over the last 15 years. The Landing is the labour of love of international property developer and local boy made good Peter Cooper, and he has certainly invested in it. Now with four superb villas on the property, there are quite a number of options. For luxury accommodation in the Bay of Islands, this is our pick.
We'd focus on two things in the area - the first is to stop, relax and enjoy this extremely private property. A good place to come to as a first stop in New Zealand and let the load fall from your shoulders. Swim, snorkel, sunbathe and make use of the tender to visit Russell across the bay. Top golf course Kauri Cliffs is up the road.
The Bay of Islands is all about marine activities. Take a launch deep sea game fishing, or something smaller after inshore fish. Or we have a guide here ready to teach you seafood gathering NZ style - spearfishing, grabbing lobster out from under rocks, and shellfishing. Together with eating of course. Or sail, surf, windsurf, jetski.