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Bay of Islands 2-Day Small Group Tour & Cruise from Auckland

Location Auckland, North Island, New Zealand
$453.76
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Overview

This Bay of Islands experience is designed to give you flexibility while still enjoying a fully guided small-group journey. You can choose between two booking options:

- Tour including accommodation – Your overnight stay in Paihia (twin share, with the option to upgrade to single if travelling solo) is included and arranged for you.

- Tour excluding accommodation – Accommodation is not included. You are free to book and enjoy your own preferred stay in Paihia!

Please ensure you select the option that best suits your needs when booking.

No matter which option you choose, you’ll enjoy:
• A fully guided small-group experience
• A Bay of Islands Cruise, including the famous Hole in the Rock
• Visits to the Kauri Museum, Waipoua Forest & Tāne Mahuta, Opononi Beach, and the Waitangi Treaty Grounds
• Expert commentary from passionate guides
• Exclusive stops and hidden gems
• Complimentary refreshments

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Excluding Accommodation
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 day 12 hours

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Luggage allowance - 1 large & 1 small per person
  • Entry to Kauri Museum, the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Cruise tickets
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • 1 night twin share in a 3 star hotel (if accommodation option chosen)
  • Small Group and Fully Guided Tour
  • Restroom on board
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

  • Your tour starts in New Zealand’s largest city. As we drive out of the city your guide will not only set the scene for your adventure today but also point out and guide you past some of the area’s top highlights. (pass by)
  • The Kauri Museum
    Exiting Auckland, we travel west and follow the road through the kumara capital of New Zealand, Dargaville. Our first stop sees us visiting the Kauri Museum, to understand the remarkable story of New Zealand’s largest and most famous native tree.
  • Tane Mahuta Walk
    Due to exciting preservation efforts, access to Tāne Mahuta, the world’s largest living kauri tree, will be temporarily closed from September 30 for approximately 8 weeks. This is part of a vital project to protect the tree and surrounding area from the risk of kauri dieback. While the Tāne Mahuta Walk will be closed, we will still pass through the breathtaking Waipoua Forest, where you can enjoy its serene beauty and learn about the ongoing efforts to protect these natural wonders for future generations.
  • Opononi
    Enjoy a lunch break at your own cost in the beachside settlement of Opononi with views over the Hokianga Harbour. Opononi was made famous in the mid 1950s by the tame dolphin Opo, who delighted visitors with its friendly antics.
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds
    After enjoying the Hokianga Harbour, we journey further north towards the ‘birthplace of our nation’, Waitangi, where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840. Here we will be treated to a complete guided tour and cultural performance at Aotearoa New Zealand’s most important historic site. Explore New Zealand’s Māori heritage through interactive museums, traditional performances and historic buildings, including the Treaty House and the beautifully carved Whare Rūnanga.
  • Paihia
    Arrive in the beachside town of Paihia and check into your hotel, before taking a relaxing walk along the beach and ending the day with dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Bay of Islands
    After breakfast, we embark on a magical cruise to explore the area’s extensive islands. During the cruise, the guides will share the rich history and natural beauty of the Bay of Islands while we search for the marine life that makes these cruises so famous. With a bit of luck, we might spot some playful doplphins and whales for you to enjoy! The cruise runs for 4.5 hours, taking your on a scenic journey through the Bay of Islands and along the Cape Brett Peninsula.
  • Urupukapuka Island
    No Bay of Islands cruise is complete without spending some time at the beach on one of the islands. We’ll be stopping at Otehei Bay on Urupukapuka Island, where you can swim, stroll along the white sand beach, hike to the top of the hill for scenic views over the entire Bay of Islands, or simply relax at the island’s fully licensed bar and café.
  • Paihia
    Sadly after this day in paradise we must start to head south again but your day is not over with a fully guided return trip to Auckland with secret stops along the way.
  • As we arrive back into Auckland, our guide will drop you off to your hotel, marking the end of your Bay of Islands tour with us. (pass by)

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children aged 7 years and below are required to travel in a child safety car seat. If you don't have a car seat one can be provided (with 24 hours’ notice).
  • Solo travellers will be required to pay a Solo Surcharge for Accommodation (+$150 NZD)
  • Not recommended for travelers with severe mobility difficulties
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Bay of Islands 2-Day Small Group Tour & Cruise from Auckland

    Location Auckland, North Island, New Zealand
    $453.76
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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