Overview
Experience Far North’s most popular and postcard-worthy site on a Bay of Islands Explorer Small Group Tour from Auckland, New Zealand. Comprising more than 140 dreamy sub-tropical islands, the Bay of Islands is not only physically beautiful but also historically important: This is where the earliest contact between the native population and European settlers happened in New Zealand. We will collect you from your hotel and take you on a guided tour to the Bay of Islands.
After arriving at this beautiful place, join the Explore Discover the Bay trip and set off for a half-day cruise that will bring you within viewing distance of the dolphins (conditions permitting), to the iconic Hole in the Rock, and on a stunning bay island for BBQ lunch. Enjoy all of these during the cruise as we show around the spectacular area.
Following the cruise, we may have a chance to visit the historical town of Russel which was the first capital of New Zealand, or include a tour of the Waitangi grounds where the English and local Maori signed the Treaty of Waitangi.
We cap off the tour with a leisurely drive back to Auckland, stopping along the way for a few surprises.
Details
Start: Auckland (6am)
Finish: Auckland (about 6pm)
Includes:
- CBD Hotel/airport pick up and drop off
- Refreshments
- Beautiful scenic drive through the New Zealand countryside
- Professionally guided tour about New Zealand and the culture.
- Movie or entertainment during drive
- Discover the Bay cruise ticket and guided tour of the Bay of Islands
- Holes in the Rock Visit
- Dolphin Watching (when possible)
- BBQ Lunch on Urupukapuka Island
- Option of Beach, Waterfall or giant Kauri tree stop
- Multiple stops to purchase food, buy souvenirs or take photos
- Guided tour back to the Hotel
Optional Extra:
WiFi on Transport available at additional cost
Tour Timings:
- Pick up: 6am
- Drop off: 6-7pm depending on traffic
- 12 - 13 hour tour
Overview
Experience Far North’s most popular and postcard-worthy site on a Bay of Islands Explorer Small Group Tour from Auckland, New Zealand. Comprising more than 140 dreamy sub-tropical islands, the Bay of Islands is not only physically beautiful but also historically important: This is where the earliest contact between the native population and European settlers happened in New Zealand. We will collect you from your hotel and take you on a guided tour to the Bay of Islands.
After arriving at this beautiful place, join the Explore Discover the Bay trip and set off for a half-day cruise that will bring you within viewing distance of the dolphins (conditions permitting), to the iconic Hole in the Rock, and on a stunning bay island for BBQ lunch. Enjoy all of these during the cruise as we show around the spectacular area.
Following the cruise, we may have a chance to visit the historical town of Russel which was the first capital of New Zealand, or include a tour of the Waitangi grounds where the English and local Maori signed the Treaty of Waitangi.
We cap off the tour with a leisurely drive back to Auckland, stopping along the way for a few surprises.
