Когда ехать
Dec–Mar swim; winter boat schedule reduced; Waitangi Day Feb 6 crowd.
Окна
- Дек–мар — swim; cruise daily; book Christmas week early.
- Апр–май — warm enough; fewer Aussie campervan.
- Июн–авг — whale migrate; boat fewer; Russell cosy pub.
- Waitangi Day Feb 6 — ceremony dignitaries; accommodation full north.
- School hol Apr Jul Oct — local family Paihia busy.
Что ломает пlan
Cyclone Feb — ferry cancel days; road slips SH10. Hole in Rock swell 2 m — turn back no Hole photo still bay ok.