Urupukapuka Island , New Zealand

Urupukapuka Island is the largest island in the Bay of Islands of New Zealand, located about 7.3 km from Paihia. There are many sandy beaches. The waters around the island are clear and diving is particularly good on the east coast where there is plentiful reef life. Indico and Paradise Bays are popular sheltered anchorages and ideal for most forms of water sports. The bays are also inhabited by a colony of shags, and pohutukawas are abundant along the coastline.

Featured Experiences

Featured Travel Stories

- In 1275, no one could ever have imagined that a simple dam on the Amstel River would become a city that pioneered so many elements of modern life in the...

read more
Amsterdam at 750: Still the City of the Future
Culture & History

Sun, Sand, and a Side of History: 7 Historic Sites You Must Visit in the Caribbean

Caribbean -  If you love sun and sand… with a side of history, here are seven Caribbean islands whose history lives on today through preserved and protected... read more

River or Ocean Cruises

Viking Expands in Asia with New China, Tibet, Japan Itineraries

China - Following the recent inauguration of its pioneering coastal China cruises, Viking has announced six new itineraries in Asia that will expand exclusive access for its... read more

Before your trip

Breaking Travel News: Mexico Walks Back Charging Tourists Hefty Duties for Multiple Electronic Devices

Mexico - That was fast. Just a month after a wave of media stories about arriving travelers being dinged with hundreds of dollars in duties for their... read more