They were not bombarded with arrows. Instead, it seemed like the people on the shore were trying their very best to welcome them and guide them towards a place they could lay anchor in.
Said spot was a cove that erupted in the middle of the rocky promontory, a surprising appearance of green nature. It was very close to sea level, which made it a geographical anomaly. Otherwise the entire northern side of the south island was all rock and no plants.
The people welcoming them disappeared into the tropical forest all of a sudden, leaving a group of confused pirates sitting in the grass.
"Look, there it is!" Spade said and pointed towards the rocks.