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Cruise Pitta

Bay of Islands

Bay of Islands · New Zealand · View on map

Passengers go ashore by tender from offshore to Waitangi, then head to Paihia and sights around the bay.

From port to town

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Bay of Islands · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

Details being researched: Population, Climate, Language, Currency, Best time to visit, Local food, Sights

Monthly average high / low temperatures
24°
15°Jan
24°
16°Feb
23°
14°Mar
21°
13°Apr
19°
11°May
16°
9°Jun
16°
9°Jul
16°
8°Aug
17°
10°Sep
18°
11°Oct
20°
12°Nov
22°
14°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2007 · Station: KAITAIA · about 77.6 km from port · elevation difference about 49 m · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: Oct 5, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Getting there from Japan

Details being researched: Nearest airport, Airport to port (approx.), Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Ports in the same region

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