Paul and Caroline
North Island ▷ Northland ▷ Bay of Islands ▷
2.5/5
We love this place and have spent many happy times here with family and friends.
Even better to hear that just last week it went into a trust by all to enjoy! On Saturday we'd had a great time watching a big pod of dolphins, fishing and a walk to the old Whangamumu whaling station. Only to have a great day spoilt by the psychopathic carpark caretakers who accused us of not paying our $2 parking fee! It was the 1st thing we did on arrival! We could not convince them and a verbal altercation took place which ended up with them barring the entrance way and taking photos of our vehicle. From there it went from bad to worst with the male caretaker spitting at my husband, scratching his arm, punching the drivers window with his fist and attempting to tear off the side mirror. We understand from previous reviews that this is not the 1st time and feel terrible to think that this is happening in our local area! We have travelled all over NZ and have never experienced anything like this before. Here is a trust that wants to promote Northland, provide employment and business opportunities in an area of high unemployment only to be spoilt by the bad behaviour of this rude couple!