Bay of Islands Superdeal including Cape Reinga. 3 days+

BAY OF ISLANDS SUPERDEAL - NORTHLAND HIGHLIGHTS.  3 days/2 nights - extendable. 

This is a FREEDOM TOUR using Intercity coaches to and from the Bay of Islands

Departs Auckland DAILY for minimum of 1

Day 1.       AUCKLAND - BAY OF ISLANDS  CRUISE                             
7.30am. Depart Auckland Intercity coach terminal in Hobson St and drive north over the Harbour Bridge, through the Hibiscus Coast, and on to Paihia in the Bay of Islands arriving 11.40am (alternative coach available most days departing 1pm - arriving 5.15pm. Accommodation and breakfast for 2 nights is usually at the Kingsgate Hotel, 2 minutes walk from the coach, pier, and Visitor Centre.

2.00pm. Depart Paihia and enjoy a cruise around the beautiful Bay of Islands to Cape Brett and pass through the 'hole in the rock' - weather permitting. Cruise past the islands and into secluded bays and stopover at Urupukapuka Island with time to explore.  Usually dolphins are to be seen during this cruise. Return to Paihia 6.30pm

Day 2.         CAPE REINGA              (BL)
Travel by special coach to Ninety Mile Beach for a drive on the sands and see the amazing Te Paki sand dunes and quicksand. Visit Cape Reinga lighthouse and see the meeting of the Tasman Sea and Pacific Ocean. Return to Paihia early evening. Picnic lunch is included today.

FLY/ROAD TO CAPE REINGA OPTION: For a shorter day, a bigger experience, and fabulous scenery not seen from the ground transfer from your hotel to Kerikeri airport and fly north over Ninety Mile beach to land near Cape Reinga. Your special vehicle will be waiting for a 2.5 hour (approx) land tour to Te Paki stream and massive sand dunes on Ninety Mile beach, Cape Reinga light house, Tapotupotu Bay. Fly back to Keri Keri via the fabulous coastal scenery of Parengarenga Harbour, Great Exhibition Bay, Houhora Harbour, Karikari Peninsula, Whangaroa Harbour, Cavalli Islands and Bay of Islands. Return to Kerikeri airport and transfer back to your hotel. Departs 8.30am and 1.30pm - extra cost instead of coach $300 per adult. Total time from Paihia approximately 5 hours

Day 3.     BAY OF ISLANDS   - AUCKLAND   (B)

This  morning explore the Waitangi Treaty Grounds (a pleasant 25 minute walk along the waterfront). Admission is included for a tour of the Treaty House, scintillating Maori cultural performance, see the great war canoe, and enjoy the excellent Treaty Museum opened in 2016 and video presentations portraying the events of 4-6 February, 1840. Also visit the new 2nd World War Maori Battalion museum if you wish.

You may have time to take the ferry to historic Russell (15 minutes - fares not included) and return. Ferries operate every 30 minutes. 

1.35pm. Depart Paihia by Intercity coach arriving Auckland Skycity coach terminal 5.45pm.

Tour cost per person   2 per room  $990. Single Room $1,280

Children age 10-14. 2 per room $750

$100 per person surcharge 23 December, 2024  - 06 January, 2025 

Extra nights accommodation and breakfast at Kingsgate Hotel. Cost per person:   $150 share twin. $270 single.
Accommodation can be upgraded to Scenic Bay of Islands Hotel (Best hotel in the Bay) or Copthorne Waitangi (Best location in the Bay) for extra cost.

STAY LONGER. 
We do recommend an extra night or two in the Bay of Islands to enjoy all that it has to offer. This will provide a more relaxed time in Russell and gives you the option of taking the historic 'Cream cruise', R Tucker Thomson tall ship cruise, and/or swim with the dolphins cruise either instead of, or as well as the most popular Cape Brett cruise we include. 

The R Tucker Thompson tall ship resumes sailing for the summer in November until April.  Day sail (Departs Russell 10am - Returns 3.30pm including lunch $179. Sundowner sail 4.00pm - Return 5.45pm.$99.

Russell Mini tour departs Russell wharf daily 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm for a 1 hour introduction to historic Russell (Kororareka). Discover the 'Hell Hole of the Pacific base for whalers and traders in the 1800's. See the oldest church in New Zealand and stand atop Flagstaff Hill. Extra cost $

Many other activities available including kayaking to Haruru Falls, Parasailing, deep sea big game  fishing, golf  etc..