cloud9

 Cloud9 is perched above the historic Bay of Islands township of Russell, which became the first capital of New Zealand and is stepped in history. The sub-tropical Bay of Islands region – three house drive from Auckland international airport - has the finest maritime park in New Zealand with the 144 islands and secluded bays. The Bay has an abundance of marine life, including the big marlin, whales, penguins, dolphins, gannets and many other species. The maritime and historic park is the original cradle of European civilization and has fine examples of Maori culture.