3 Day Bay of Islands (Saturday Departures)
A short 3 day tour to the picturesque Bay of Islands. Departing Auckland on Saturday, your coach will take you north to the bay, where you can enjoy the next two days. See some of New Zealand's heritage at Waitangi, the place of the signing of our countries founding document.
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Tour Duration: 3 Days
Tour Type: Group coach tour
Tour price per person:
01 May 09 - 30 Sep 09 NZ$555
01 Oct 09 - 30 Apr 10 NZ$695
Optional extras (per person) |
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| Breakfast (2) Supplement | NZ$40 |
| Dinner (2) Supplement | NZ$65 |
| Single Room Supplement | NZ$145 |
ITINERARY
Day 1 – Auckland/Bay of Islands
Your tour departs from the Rydges Hotel, Federal Street, City at 7.30 am. Cross Auckland’s Harbour Bridge for the drive north along the scenic Hibiscus Coast with its numerous beachfront holiday settlements and on to Matakohe for a visit to its museum that houses an exceptional display highlighting the region’s early settlement and kauri gum industry which was so important to the region’s early development. Continue to Paihia in the picturesque Bay of Islands for visits to Waitangi with its famous Treaty House and giant Maori war canoe. All set in spectacular grounds overlooking the bay.
Accommodation: Tanoa Hotel Paihia (2 nights)
Your tour departs from the Rydges Hotel, Federal Street, City at 7.30 am. Cross Auckland’s Harbour Bridge for the drive north along the scenic Hibiscus Coast with its numerous beachfront holiday settlements and on to Matakohe for a visit to its museum that houses an exceptional display highlighting the region’s early settlement and kauri gum industry which was so important to the region’s early development. Continue to Paihia in the picturesque Bay of Islands for visits to Waitangi with its famous Treaty House and giant Maori war canoe. All set in spectacular grounds overlooking the bay.
Accommodation: Tanoa Hotel Paihia (2 nights)
Day 2 – Bay of Islands
A day free for you to enjoy at your leisure. However there are many optional activities available to you, and your Coach Captain will happily assist with details. A full day Tour to Cape Reinga, New Zealand’s northern most point and Ninety Mile Beach is extremely popular or alternatively, visit historic Russell, New Zealand’s first settlement or simply relax and explore the township.
A day free for you to enjoy at your leisure. However there are many optional activities available to you, and your Coach Captain will happily assist with details. A full day Tour to Cape Reinga, New Zealand’s northern most point and Ninety Mile Beach is extremely popular or alternatively, visit historic Russell, New Zealand’s first settlement or simply relax and explore the township.
Day 3 – Bay of Islands/Auckland
This morning a launch cruise will take you across the Bay and some of its world acclaimed fishing grounds to Cape Brett and the famous “Hole in the Rock”, cruising amongst picturesque islands with pristine sandy beaches and sparkling clear water. Returning to Paihia, board your Coach for the journey south through Whangarei and Warkworth passing the satellite tracking station. Shortly Auckland city and Harbour come into view with a late afternoon arrival and your tour concluding at approximately 5.30pm.
This morning a launch cruise will take you across the Bay and some of its world acclaimed fishing grounds to Cape Brett and the famous “Hole in the Rock”, cruising amongst picturesque islands with pristine sandy beaches and sparkling clear water. Returning to Paihia, board your Coach for the journey south through Whangarei and Warkworth passing the satellite tracking station. Shortly Auckland city and Harbour come into view with a late afternoon arrival and your tour concluding at approximately 5.30pm.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Auckland Harbour Bridge
- Bay of Islands Sightseeing
- Hibiscus Coast
- Whangarei
- Matakohe Kauri Museum
- Waitangi Treaty House
- Cape Brett Launch Cruise