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3-Day Bay of Islands Tour from Auckland

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3-Day Bay of Islands Tour from Auckland

4.3
Next available dates
Thu
9 Jan
Fri
10 Jan
Sat
11 Jan
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Twin Share

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3-Day Bay of Islands Trip from Auckland in twin share accommodation
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Next availability: Thu, 9 Jan

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NZD 1,380

Triple Share

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3-Day Bay of Islands Trip from Auckland in triple share accommodation
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NZD 1,248

Single Room

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3-Day Bay of Islands Trip from Auckland in a single room
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NZD 1,795

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Highlights

This comprehensive 3-day 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".

Itinerary

Auckland – Bay of Island
  • Paihia

    Admission Ticket Free
    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.
  • Russell

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    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.
  • Cruise to the Hole in the Rock

    4 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    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.
  • Accommodations
    Kingsgate Hotel or similar
Day Two: Cape Reinga Day Excursion
  • Manginangina Kauri Walk

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    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.
  • Ninety Mile Beach

    Admission Ticket Free
    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.
  • Cape Reinga

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    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.
  • Accommodations
    Kingsgate Hotel or similar
    Food And Drinks
    Lunch
Bay of Islands – Auckland
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    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.
  • Auckland Central

    3 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    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.

What's included

INCLUDED

Russell township tour
Commentary by local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off from Auckland
Hole in the Rock' Cruise (weather permitting)
Transportation by air-conditioned coach
Lunch
2-nights accommodation in the Bay of Islands

NOT INCLUDED

Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities

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Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Independent touring - this is not a group tour - we use local suppliers & you will have a different coach & driver each day.
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)

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