3-Day Bay of Islands Winterless North Tour from Auckland

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Product Code: 690834

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • Visit the Waitangi Treaty Grounds (Included)
    • See one of the world's largest trees (Included)
    • Sundowner Cruis
Tour Code
690834
Duration
3 day
Departure City
Auckland
End City
Auckland
Tour Type
Local Activity
Language
English

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Tour Themes: Cultural & Historical

Learn about history and local culture with in-depth tours and activities

Tour Type: Guided Tour

Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity

Group Size: Standard Group Tour

Tour with fellow travelers from all over the world

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Itinerary

DAY 1 – AUCKLAND TO PAIHIA
Kia ora! Nau mai, haere mai ki Aotearoa! Hello and welcome to New Zealand –The Land of the Long White Cloud!  
After our 8am welcome breakfast, we’ll kick off our tour with a leisurely scenic drive to the subtropical “Winterless North”. The Northland region is home to some seriously ancient and impressive kauri forests. We’ll stroll through the largest of these – the Waipoua Forest – to meet Tāne Mahuta, the largest of them all. At over 1,250 years old and over 51 metres tall, he’s looking pretty good for his age. We reach the town of Paihia, the jewel of the Bay of Islands, in the early evening. As the sun sets, we’ll treat you all to a fish and chips feast overlooking the water. It doesn’t get more Kiwi than that!
DAY 2 – PAIHIA
With more than 140 sub-tropical islands dotted around the coastline, how will you spend your day in the Bay? Hitting the water is the best way to enjoy the coves and beaches of this corner of paradise, and the options are endless. Cruise through a natural rock archway, explore the ocean floor on a scuba mission, sail in search of the local dolphins, or snorkel your way around beautiful islands. Check out our awesome add-ons for ideas or hit up your guide for inspiration. Tonight hop on board a catamaran for a Sundowner Cruise! Departing in the evening, you'll enjoy some smooth sailing aboard a catamaran and explore the inner bays of Paihia, Opua, Russel and Waitangi from a different perspective. Whatever you choose, you’ll have epic stories to swap with your travel buddies tonight as the sun sets on an awesome day. 
DAY 3 – PAIHIA TO AUCKLAND
Today, discover the Bay of Islands’ important role in New Zealand’s history with a trip to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. We love bringing you here, it’s a truly unforgettable insight into Māori culture. The 35-metre carved waka (ceremonial war canoe), the world’s biggest, is a must-see. After lunch we say goodbye to the Bay. We make time for a very special rest stop in Kawakawa to check out the grass-roofed, mosaic-covered, cobblestoned Hundertwasser Toilets. There’s even a living tree in there. There are some beautiful waterfalls around the area, if you know where to look – and we certainly do! So we’ll stop off at one of them, depending on the weather and what your Haka Guide’s favourite spot is. We head back to Auckland via Northland’s east coast, which boasts stunning beaches and coastal walks. Be sure to have your swimwear handy – if time permits, your Haka Guide will take you to some of their top locations! After an epic day, we reach the bright lights of the City of Sails in the early evening.

 

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • 3 nights of accommodation in dorm share
    • Continental breakfast every day
    • Fish & chips dinner with spectacular Bay of Islands views
    • Sundowner Cruise aboard a catamaran in the Bay of Islands (summer only - we'll provide a surprise activity in winter)
    • Marvel at the Hokianga Harbour and its giant sand dunes
    • Visit Tāne Mahuta – a giant kauri tree in the Waipoua Forest
    • Visit the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, the birthplace of New Zealand
    • Check out the Hundertwasser Toilets in Kawakawa
    • Take in amazing coastlines and golden beaches
    • Plus surprise stops on the way

Package Excludes

    • All personal expenses that not mentioned in Package Includes

Special Notes

    Cancellation policy
    - 58 Days or more Prior to Departure Date: 10% penalty;
    - 33-57 Days Prior to Departure Date: 30% penalty;
    - 17-32 Days Prior to Departure Date: 60% penalty;
    - 16 Days or less Prior to Departure Date: 100% penalty.

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    - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
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