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Aerial view of Bay of Islands in New Zealand
Crowded boat approaches Motukokako Island
Te Whare Rūnanga
Motukokako Island in New Zealand
Cape Reinga Lighthouse in New Zealand

3-Day Bay of Islands Tour from Auckland

By Canterbury Leisure Tours
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Features
Overview
  • Guided tour of the historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds
  • Cruise to the famous Hole in the Rock with a tour of Russell
  • Day excursion to Cape Reinga at the very top of New Zealand
  • Two nights 4 star accommodation in Paihia
  • All activities and transport listed in the itinerary

Activity location

  • Bay of Islands
    • Paihia, Northland, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel Pickup
    • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pick-up and drop-off from Auckland
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport in an air-conditioned coach
  • What's includedWhat's includedCommentary by local guides
  • What's includedWhat's includedTwo nights accommodation in the Bay of Islands
  • What's includedWhat's includedHole in the Rock Cruise (weather permitting)
  • What's includedWhat's includedSightseeing tour of Russell
  • What's includedWhat's includedFerry from Russell to Paihia
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks (unless specified)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge (optional)

Know before you book

  • We pick up and drop off at most accommodation in Auckland.
  • If you are a lone traveller, please select the single supplement option.
  • Some activities are subject to favourable weather conditions. If one of your activities is cancelled, then we will offer an alternative activity or a refund for that part of the tour.
  • Independent touring - this is not a group tour - we use local suppliers & you will have a different coach & driver each day.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Day One: Auckland – Bay of Island

Depart Auckland and travel by coach north over Auckland’s Harbour Bridge and along the Hibiscus Coast, with golden sand beaches. Along the journey you may be able to view the kauri, one of New Zealand’s mighty native trees. The journey continues, travelling through Whangarei arriving in the beautiful township of Paihia in the Bay of Islands. 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. At the conclusion of the sightseeing tour from the wharf in Russell 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.

Evening Accommodation: Kingsgate Hotel or similar

Day Two: Cape Reinga Day Excursion

Your tour departs Paihia and takes you by road north through the heavily forested hill country of an ancient subtropical rainforest, including the Puketi Kauri Forest. For the final leg of your journey you will travel along the aptly named Ninety Mile Beach to Cape Reinga, where two great oceans meet at the very top of New Zealand. A buffet style lunch is included on the tour and a stop will be made at a local museum, which contains great information pertaining to the original Maori and early European settlement of this area. The tour returns to Paihia late afternoon.

Evening Accommodation: Kingsgate Hotel or similar

Day Three: Bay 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 Maori and European pioneers. View a magnificent Maori 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.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
  • Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Safety measures
  • Hand sanitiser provided
  • Individually wrapped food options available
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESBay of Islands
    • Paihia, Northland, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel Pickup
    • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand