Exploring the Bay of Islands

The first day at the Bay of Islands was a bit rainy so we visited normal tourist places. The Stone Store in Kerikeri is the oldest stone building in New Zealand. One thing very interesting about the store was that there were many 19th century items for sale like cast iron cooking pots and old-fashioned farm implements.

We stopped at Haruru Falls that was at high volume due to very heavy rain which also contributed to the brown water!

The Treaty of Waitangi in 1840 is considered the birth of the nation. It was a treaty negotiated over several days between Maori chiefs and representatives of the British Crown. The Treaty grounds included a museum, bay views, and a Maori meetinghouse with beautiful carvings. - R&N