2 days3Day/2Nights Bay of Islands Tour
Length
3 days
Itinerary
3 days planned
Group
Max 35
Guides
English
Overview
A three-day INDEPENDANT travel package departing Auckland daily. This comprehensive tour of the Bay of Islands is ideal for the first time visitor to New Zealand. With natural beauty, rocky islets and pristine beaches, the Bay of Islands is the water playground of the North Island. Learn about Maori culture, travel to the northernmost point of New Zealand and take a cruise through the famous "Hole in the Rock".
The tour includes two nights' accommodation.
Day by day itinerary
1Auckland – Bay of Island⌄
Depart from Auckland City Centre and make your way to the township of Paihia. Along the way, see the Auckland Harbour Bridge, the golden sand beaches of the Hibiscus Coast, and the Northern City of Whangarei.
This afternoon you will take the ferry from Paihia to Russell where at 1.00 pm you will join a sightseeing tour of this historic township.
enjoy a cruise to Cape Brett and Piercy Island and discover the Bay’s highlights from the water. Sea conditions permitting travel through the cavernous Hole in the Rock and marvel at what nature has created. Spot dolphins frolicking, seals and more. Returned to Paihia late afternoon.
Overnight: 3-Star standard
2Day Two: Cape Reinga Day Excursion⌄
Today you will travel even further north and make a visit to the beautiful Puketi Kauri Forest and get close to majestic giant kauri trees and native bush. Walk along a specially built walkway while giant trees surround you.
Travel along the aptly named 90 mile beach as waves crash beside your custom-built coach. You'll make a number of stops along this journey (weather depending) as you continue on north.
Arrive at the northernmost tip of New Zealand and look out over the vast ocean at Cape Reinga. Visit the iconic lighthouse and see the point where the Tasman Sea and the mighty Pacific Ocean meet. After you will also enjoy a delicious lunch (included) on the tour and a stop will be made at a local museum. Your tour will return to Paihia in the early evening.
Meals: Lunch
Overnight: 3-Star standard
3Bay of Islands – Auckland⌄
This morning you will visit and have a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds the site of the historic treaty between the Māori and European pioneers. View a magnificent Māori meeting house and large war canoe.
Early afternoon transferred back to the wharf in Paihia to join your coach returning to Auckland. Late afternoon arrive in Auckland you will be transferred to your central city accommodation at which time your tour will conclude.
Overnight: Not included
What's included
- ✓This is an INDEPENDENT travel package not a group tour
- ✓Mini Tour of Russell and Hole in the Rock / Dolphin Cruise
- ✓Lunch
- ✓All transfers an coaching
- ✓Cape Reinga Day tour
- ✓Guided Tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Cultural Performance
Not included
- ✕Food and drinks, unless specified
- ✕Gratuities
Good to know
Starts: 102 Hobson street - Skycity Bus Terminal
Ends: 102 Hobson street - Skycity Bus Terminal
Cancellation: If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is an independent multiday tour with guaranteed daily departures, on each day of travel you will be travelling with a different driver / guide and different passengers.
- Please note that the coach from Auckland to Paihia and return is an intercity coach (full size tour coach, however, with little to no commentary)
- This is not a fully escorted group tour.
- Maximum of two checked bags per person (up to 23kg each)
- One piece of small hand luggage permitted onboard
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