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3 Day Bay Of Islands Tour from Auckland including Waitangi and Cape Reinga

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Duration

3 days

Group Size

1 to 3 people

Ages

13 - 99 yrs

Languages

English

Tour Overview

Visit the beautiful Bay of Islands, tropical Northland, a year-round destination and birthplace of our nation. Journey to New Zealand's northernmost point, Cape Reinga. Discover our cultural heritage at Waitangi Treaty Grounds and experience the natural beauty of the region on a scenic cruise. This is an Independent coach tour, where you travel on a combination of touring coaches and sightseeing services with commentary and/or point to point coaches which may not have commentary. You will be with different people on each part of the tour and different drivers. The maximum number of people on the tour is between 25-45 pax. You have free time to explore on your own and are free to choose where and when to eat, meals are not included unless specified.

Additional information

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
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

Pickup

Pick up from the Intercity bus stop. - Time zone: Pacific/Auckland

You will receive a printable itinerary prior to travel. This will be sent to you electronically through Discover New Zealand. Please get in touch via the booking portal if you have not received this within 7 days of your tour departure date. Exact tour departure times will be listed on this itinerary.

What's included

2 nights accommodation in Paihia

Experienced coach drivers

Hole in the Rock cruise

Return transport Auckland to Auckland

Air-conditioned vehicle

Lunch

Guided tour of Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach tour

Other

Itinerary

Day 1: Auckland to Paihia and Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Leaving central Auckland, set out on your journey to the Bay of Islands. Travelling by coach, listen to your driver's commentary as you cross Auckland Harbor Bridge, and head out of the city through the farming countryside and sub-tropical bush, stopping along the way for morning tea (own expense) before eventually reaching your first destination, Paihia.

Choose from 3-Star or 4-Star hotel accommodation in Paihia

Day 2: Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach Day Tour

Set out by coach on a full-day tour to Cape Reinga, the northernmost point of New Zealand. Along the way, stop to explore the ancient Puketi Kauri Forest, visit the famous Ninety Mile Beach where you can experience the thrills and spills of sand surfing (optional). On arrival at Cape Reinga, walk out along the coastal cliffs to the Cape Reinga lighthouse and hear about the area's Maori legends as you gaze out across the meeting point of the Tasman and Pacific Oceans. Lunch option of chicken salad or falafel salad before heading back to Paihia and returning in the early evening. Please let your travel agent know about your lunch preferences.

You have the choice of 3-star or 4-star hotel accommodation in Paihia

Lunch: Vegan/Vegetarian options available. Please advise any dietary requirements at the time of booking.

Day 3: Take a cruise to the famous 'Hole in the Rock' before returning to Auckland

Board your cruise and take in the stunning views as you glide out through the islands and along the Rakaumangamanga Peninsula to Cape Brett, where a historic lighthouse keeps watch over and Piercy Island/Motukōkako, or as it is popularly known the ‘Hole in the Rock’. If conditions permit, your skipper will expertly guide the ship through the narrow space. Keep an eye out for common and bottlenose dolphins, whales and other marine life during your cruise, and have your camera ready as you get up close to the action. Please check with your agent about the winter schedule as they will only be running once a day at 10 am.

FAQ

Can I get the refund?

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Min 3 days: 100%
From 0 to 3 days: 0%

Tickets

Adult (13 - 99 years)

Minimum: 1, Maximum: 3