Tea Tree Cottage is a brilliant place to stay if you are visiting The Bay of Islands. Robyn and Charles are fantastic hosts who go over and above to make sure you enjoy your stay. The balcony is a real sun trap looking out over the bay. You do really need a car but Paihia is only a quick drive away (or an hour’s walk along the cliff path) where you can access shops, a wide range of activities/excursions and places to eat. The treaty ground is a couple of minutes the other side of Paihia so there is plenty to do whatever the weather. The Great Sights trip to Cape Reinga is well worth doing as is the ferry over to Russell.