5 Days: Auckland, Bay of Islands

Tour Overview:
Originating in Auckland, the tour takes you over the harbour bridge and along the Hibiscus Coast, traveling through Whangarei, with an opportunity to see the mighty Kauri trees en route, before arriving in the beautiful Bay of Islands.

DAY 1 – ARRIVE AUCKLAND

On arrival in Auckland, ‘The City of Sails’, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

DAY 2 – AUCKLAND / BAY OF ISLANDS

Travel north over Auckland’s Harbour Bridge and along the Hibiscus Coast. There is the opportunity to view mighty Kauri Trees en route. The journey continues, travelling through Whangarei, Northland’s only major city and port, before arriving in the beautiful Bay of Islands. This afternoon enjoy a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds to learn about New Zealand’s historic treaty signed between the British Crown and the Maori Chieftains. Following this, take a ‘Hole in the Rock and Cape Brett’ cruise. If you wish, you may disembark from this cruise in Romantic Russell and take some time to explore this historic town, returning to Paihia by local ferry at your leisure (ferry ticket included). (B)

DAY 3 – BAY OF ISLANDS

Today is at your leisure to enjoy the Bay of Islands and Northland. Optional tours include Cape Reinga and 90 Mile Beach or take time to explore historic Russell or Kerikeri. (B)

DAY 4 – BAY OF ISLANDS / AUCKLAND

At leisure this morning to further explore this beautiful region. Later this afternoon return to Auckland. (B)

DAY 5 – DEPART AUCKLAND

Transfer to the airport for your departing flight. (B)

* This tour is also available on self-drive basis

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