Fully Guided Small Group Tour Admission to the Kauri Museum Accommodation in Paihia Waitangi Treaty Grounds Tour with Cultural Performance Bay of Islands Cruise Tickets Complimentary Water and Snacks Provided

Adult: 15 years +Children: 4-14 yearsInfants: Under 4 years

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2-Day Bay of Islands with Cruise Tour

Oct-Apr

North Island

Cheeky Kiwi Travel

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Panoramic coastal view of the Bay of Islands with scattered islands and turquoise water

Experiences

Cruises

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Small Group Tours

Multi-Day Short Tours

North Island

Start: Auckland

Duration: 2 days

Highlights of the 2-Day Bay of Islands with Cruise Tour

This two-day tour offers an unforgettable journey through New Zealand’s far north, starting with a drive across Auckland’s Harbour Bridge. A visit to the Kauri Museum brings the region’s timber history to life before continuing to Waipoua Forest. Here, you’ll meet the towering Tane Mahuta, a tree steeped in cultural and ecological significance.

The day continues with a visit to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, a place that shaped New Zealand’s history. By evening, you’ll be welcomed into the relaxed atmosphere of Paihia, the gateway to the Bay of Islands. With a balance of guided exploration and time to unwind, the first day sets the scene for the adventures ahead.

Scenic Cruising and Island Exploration

Day two reveals the Bay of Islands at its finest with a cruise across turquoise waters and dramatic coastlines. Passing Cape Brett and the impressive Hole in the Rock, you’ll also keep watch for dolphins and whales that thrive in the region. Each stretch of water unveils more of Northland’s natural beauty.

A stop at Otehei Bay on Urupukapuka Island allows time to swim, explore, or simply relax by the beach. The blend of coastal exploration and leisure captures the essence of the Bay of Islands experience. As the journey concludes back in Auckland, travellers leave with lasting memories of culture, wildlife, and spectacular scenery.

Group of visitors arriving at The Kauri Museum entrance in Matakohe

Young girl holding a large piece of kauri gum at The Kauri Museum

Family looking at a historic chainsaw exhibit with life-sized mannequin at The Kauri Museum

Guided walking tour approaching Tāne Mahuta in the lush Waipoua Forest, Northland, New Zealand

Sunlight streaming through native bush towards Tāne Mahuta in Waipoua Forest, Northland, New Zealand

Couple sitting on a bench under a tree by Ōmāpere Wharf in Hokianga

Statue of Opo the Dolphin and child outside the Opononi Hotel in Hokianga

Māori warrior performing the wero challenge in front of a carved meeting house at Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Northland, New Zealand

Two children exploring the intricate carvings inside a Māori meeting house at Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Northland, New Zealand

Family touching a large pounamu stone at Te Kōngahu Museum, Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Northland, New Zealand

Woman on a boat tour approaching the famous Hole in the Rock at Motukokako Island, Bay of Islands, New Zealand.

Tourists on a boat approaching the famous Hole in the Rock at Motukokako Island, Bay of Islands, New Zealand.

Two dolphins leaping out of the water in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand, against a backdrop of lush green hills.

Aerial view of Otehei Bay in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand, featuring turquoise waters, a pier, and a boat cruising through.

Two hikers with backpacks enjoying a scenic view of Otehei Bay, Bay of Islands, New Zealand, with turquoise waters and a sandy beach below.

Fully Guided Small Group Tour
Admission to the Kauri Museum
Accommodation in Paihia
Waitangi Treaty Grounds Tour with Cultural Performance
Bay of Islands Cruise Tickets
Complimentary Water and Snacks Provided

Adult: 15 years +
Children: 4-14 years
Infants: Under 4 years

72 hours or more before travel: Full refund**
Less than 72 hours before travel: No refund

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