The Bay of Islands is located in the North island, north-west of Whangarei and is close to the northern tip of the country.  It is popular for fishing , sailing and for its numerous small private islands and sandy beaches.

One can take a trip with a modern catamaran that takes this historical route of the original Ferry offering an extraordinary day tour around the bay of islands , visiting various islands, departing from Paiha. It also continues to transport visitors and locals between Paihia and Russell throughout the day.