Location informationWaikonini is located at 490 Manawaora Road, Te Uenga, Parekura Bay, Bay of Islands. There are two options – either travel north on State Highway 1 through Whangarei, past Hikurangi and on to Opua where you take the ferry to the Russell side of the Bay of Islands. Follow Auks Road and take the right hand turnoff onto the Rawhiti and the Old Russell Road. Parekura Bay is twenty minutes along this road, which becomes Manawaora Road and Te Uenga bay is just past Waipiro Bay. But if you fancy a trip through the countryside and spectacular coastal views take the Oakura turn-off just past the BP station at Whakapara on State Highway 1, north of Hikurangi. Travel on this road, the Old Russell Road, for approximately 60 minutes, not taking any side roads, until you reach Parekura Bay. You will pass a sign “Te Uenga Bay”, and as you enter the bay Waikonini is on your left just before the reserve and boat ramp at 490 Manawaora Rd. Supplies:
The closest shops once you are in the Bay of Islands are in Russell, twenty minutes drive to the west. Therefore the most convenient place to stock up on necessities is Whangarei, where there are both Woolworth and New World supermarkets, as you travel north. Climate:
Te Uenga in Parekura Bay is usually several degrees warmer than the Met Service forecasts because of its unique location. High hills surround the bay making for a sheltered sub-tropical microclimate. Fishing:
Inside the bay there are very good fishing spots off the rocks at either end of the beach and also within a short dinghy ride. For the more serious fisherman the waters of the Bay of Islands provide exciting sport fishing as well as relaxing family fishing. A mooring is available during your stay #1203
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