4 Day Captivating Northland

4 day Bay of Islands Tour Auckland to Auckland

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Auckland - Bay of Islands - Auckland

The 4 Day Captivating Northland tour is an independant New Zealand Bay of Islands Tour which means you will be travelling on scheduled services and not necessarily with the same people each day.

Day 1 Waitangi, Bay of Islands
Leaving your hotel this morning, cross the Harbour Bridge and travel through the northern suburbs of Auckland with the beach side homes of the Hibiscus Coast to the east and the bush-covered Waitakere Ranges out to the west. Marvel at the magnificence of the protected Kauri tree at Parry Kauri Park and enjoy spectacular scenery of native forests and sub-tropical bush as you make your way to Paihia in the Bay of Islands, a seaside town nestled on the foreshore of this National Maritime Museum Park.

On arrival, visit the historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds house & the fascinating village of Russell, New Zealand's first capital.

Stay Copthorne Hotel & Resort, Bay of Islands (2 nights)

Day 2 Air Safari to Cape Reinga (B)
This morning board your light aircraft and fly to Cape Reinga, via spectacular harbours and beaches including the famous Ninety Mile Beach. Once on the ground spend about 2.5 hrs exploring New Zealand's northern most point. The return flight back to the Bay of Islands includes some of the most awesome coastal scenery Northland has to offer. This afternoon is free for more sightseeing.

Day 3 Overnight Bay of Islands Cruise (B, D)
This morning board Ipipiri, a brand new state-of-the-art small ship for an overnight cruise on the sheltered waters of the Bay of Islands. You'll enjoy a full comentary on the history and environment of the region and when the ship anchors at sea, onboard tenders will ferry you to & from nearby islands to enjoy activities like snorkelling, swimming and kayaking. With only 30 identical state cabins with ensuite facilities spread over 2 decks, this small ship will provide a truly impressive cruise experience in one of the most spectacular regions of New Zealand.

Day 4 Fly Bay of Islands to Auckland (B)
Disembark from your cruise late morning. More time to explore before being transferred to the airport later today for your 40 minute scenic flight back to Auckland.

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