Bay of Islands is oe of the most popular recreation areas in New Zealand not just for tourist but also for local "Kiwi". Among main attractions belong little islands with natural preserves, hiking trails, monument of sunken ship of Greeenpeace - Rainbow Warrior. You can watch dolphin, dive, snorkle, overnight cruise...
Camping is prohibited at Te Toroa Scenic Res.. Hiking trail to Cape Brett has a cabin at the end. You have to pay for a night and officially is prohibit to use this track without booked a night at a cabin.