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Paradise Bay / Oneura Bay
✨ Hidden gem
Paradise Bay (Oneura Bay) is a peaceful, pretty anchorage on the mainland shore of the Bay of Islands — quieter and less dramatic than the island spots, but genuinely lovely. Hold off westerly winds by tucking into the northeast corner for the best protection. You can dinghy ashore to Jaws Beach, though there's nowhere safe to leave the dinghy unattended, so plan accordingly.
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quiet → busy
Marinas and anchorages near Paradise Bay / Oneura Bay · times are dock to dock
Popular Times
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- Busiest around 12:00 — boats coming and going
- Half the boats that stop here have arrived by 13:00
- 72% of visits are overnight
- Typical stay: ~20h
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