From here the Ninety Mile Beach forms a natural highway right down to Kaitaia.
Visitors can go on a beach bus ride amid the spectacular coastal scenery.
This route is not recommended for cars as the insurance does not cover the trip on the beach. The glittering Bay of Islands is a boatie's paradise and a major tourist attraction. The main visitor centre for the Bay of Islands is Paihia. Here you can charter yachts and enjoy the bay's beautiful marine scenery. There are about 140 islands scattered around the sheltered bay.