The Angler's El Dorado
When American western novelist Zane Grey came to the Bay of Islands in 1920 he dubbed the waters 'the angler’s El Dorado'. He even wrote a book about it.
Grey used Urupukapuka, the largest of the 150 idyllic islands in the group, as his gamefishing base, and today there is a bar on the island bearing his name.
As well as being a fishing paradise, the Bay of Islands is also the most popular cruising destination in New Zealand. It is usually the first port of call for hundreds of international cruisers who drop down from the tropics in the cyclone season each year.
Every year, competitive yachties make the trip to Russell – New Zealand’s oldest town – for the country’s most popular inshore yacht race, the Coastal Classic, which starts in Auckland. Some of the faster craft cover the 120 nautical mile stretch up the beautiful eastern coast in just under eight hours.
In January, Russell plays host to the Tall Ships Race, which draws a fleet of beautiful classic yachts to the bay.
Further information:
Contact: Vanessa Payne
Destination Northland
Phone: +64-9-402-7683
Mobile: +64-25 2425 913
Email: vanessa.northland@xtra.co.nz
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