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Bay of Islands cruising guide

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If you were tempted by my cruising guide to the Whitsunday Islands in Queensland (PBO July2020), you may wish to make the most of the extremely longhaul flight by combining your visit there with another wonderful Antipodean destination – New Zealand’s Bay of Islands. Unlike the Whitsundays there are almost no large predators; you’ll be significantly closer to the top of the food chain. So maybe visit here first…

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