Discovered by KristinaBliss in the Bay of Islands

Stargazing on the deck

Starry sky in Northland & Bay of Islands
100% Recommended
On a clear night in Russell, the starry sky and milky way are spectacular. We spent our evenings laying on the deck admiring the sky and counting shooting stars.

Places To Stay Nearby

Dorothy the bus at Harthouse Haven

Mangawhai Heads, Northland & Bay of Islands • Sleeps 2
100% Recommended
$140
per night
Bri
Story by Bri

Magic Cottage - Romantic, Chic Waterfront Seclusion

Kaeo, Northland & Bay of Islands • Sleeps 2
100% Recommended
$320
per night
Hamish
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Hilltop Getaway

Tinopai, Northland & Bay of Islands • Sleeps 2
100% Recommended
$250
per night
Tegan
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Dorothy the bus at Harthouse Haven

Mangawhai Heads, Northland & Bay of Islands • Sleeps 2
100% Recommended
$140
per night
Bri
Story by Bri

Magic Cottage - Romantic, Chic Waterfront Seclusion

Kaeo, Northland & Bay of Islands • Sleeps 2
100% Recommended
$320
per night
Hamish
Story by Hamish

Hilltop Getaway

Tinopai, Northland & Bay of Islands • Sleeps 2
100% Recommended
$250
per night
Tegan
Story by Tegan

More Things To Do Nearby

Omata Estate Winery

Omata Estate Winery

Russell, Northland & Bay of Islands
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Kororareka Oysters

Northland & Bay of Islands
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Parasailing & Kayaking

Northland & Bay of Islands
Omata Estate Winery

Omata Estate Winery

Russell, Northland & Bay of Islands
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Photo 2 for Kororareka Oysters
Photo 3 for Kororareka Oysters

Kororareka Oysters

Northland & Bay of Islands
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Photo 3 for Parasailing & Kayaking
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Parasailing & Kayaking

Northland & Bay of Islands
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