Urupukapuka Island
New Zealand
No Bay of Islands cruise is complete without spending some time at the beach on one of the islands. We’ll be stopping at Otehei Bay on Urupukapuka Island, where you can swim, stroll along the white sand beach, hike to the top of the hill for scenic views over the entire Bay of Islands, or simply relax at the island’s fully licensed bar and café.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Urupukapuka Island
Welcome, adventurous scholars, to the shores of Urupukapuka Island. As we step off the ferry onto the pristine beaches of this sanctuary, we are entering the largest island in the entire Bay of Islands archipelago. …
Listen in the app2Otehei Bay Arrival
We begin our exploration at Otehei Bay, the primary maritime gateway to Urupukapuka Island. This sheltered cove serves as the main drop-off point for the passenger ferries arriving from Paihia and Russell. …
Listen in the app3The Urupukapuka Island Walk
From Otehei Bay, we ascend onto the main Urupukapuka Island Walk. This well-maintained, undulating loop track traverses the entire island, offering an exceptional blend of aerobic exercise and historical inquiry. …
Listen in the app4The Archaeological Pā Sites
We now approach one of the most intellectually stimulating aspects of the island: its dense concentration of pre-European archaeological features. Urupukapuka is essentially a vast, open-air museum of Māori antiquity. …
Listen in the app5Urupukapuka Bay
Descending from the ridges, we arrive at the island's namesake: Urupukapuka Bay. This is a sweeping, deeply indented inlet on the eastern side of the island. …
Listen in the app6The Northern Viewpoint
We have now climbed to the highest topographical point on the northern end of the island. The panoramic vistas from this vantage point are, frankly, staggering in their scope and beauty. …
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Our final specific site on the island is Cable Bay, located on the southern coastline. This area is a focal point for the ongoing, highly successful ecological conservation projects. …
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As we conclude our hike and prepare to board the ferry back to the mainland, let us synthesize our observations of Urupukapuka Island. We arrived expecting pristine beaches perfect for swimming and picnicking, and the island…
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What is Urupukapuka Island?
Urupukapuka Island is a place in New Zealand with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -35.2138, 174.2318 |
| Last updated |