3-Day Bay of Islands Winterless North Adventure Tour
Address
Auckland
GPS
-36.852095, 174.7631803
Experience the Northland region on your next vacation to New Zealand and soak up the sunshine on 3-Day Bay of Islands Winterless North Tour.
3-Day Bay of Islands Winterless North Adventure Tour
Highlights
- Take in picture perfect beaches and ancient trees
- Soak up the sun in Paihia and Bay of Islands
- Visit the historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Itinerary
Day 1 – Auckland – Bay of Island
Paihia
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
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
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.
Day 2 – Cape Reinga Day Excursion
Manginangina Kauri Walk
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
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
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.
Day 3 – Bay of Islands – Auckland
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
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
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.
