Itinerary
Day 1: Auckland to Paihia and Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Stop At: Paihia Harbour, Paihia New Zealand
Leaving central Auckland, set out on your journey to the Bay of Islands. Traveling by coach, listen to your driver's commentary as you cross Auckland Harbor Bridge, and head out of the city through the farming countryside and sub-tropical bush, stopping along the way for morning tea (own expense) before eventually reaching your first destination at Paihia.
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Choose from 3-Star or 4-Star hotel accommodations in Paihia.
Day 2: Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach Day Tour
Stop At: Cape Reinga Lighthouse, Cape Reinga 0484 New Zealand
Set out by coach on a full-day tour to Cape Reinga, the northernmost point of New Zealand. Along the way, stop to explore the ancient Puketi Kauri Forest, visit the famous Ninety Mile Beach where you can experience the thrills and spills of sand surfing (optional). On arrival at Cape Reinga, walk out along the coastal cliffs to the Cape Reinga lighthouse and hear about the area's Maori legends as you gaze out across the meeting point of the Tasman and Pacific Oceans. Lunch option of chicken salad or falafel salad before heading back to Paihia and returning in the early evening. Please let your travel agent know about your lunch preferences.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch: Vegan/Vegetarian options are available. Please advise any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
Accommodation included: You have the choice of 3-star or 4-star hotel accommodation in Paihia.
Day 3: Take a scenic flight to the famous 'Hole in the Rock' before returning to Auckland
Stop At: Paihia, Paihia, Bay of Islands, Northland Region, North Island
Scenic flight to the Hole in the Rock
Departing from the beachfront helipad in Paihia the flight heads across Russell with views over to Opua and surrounds before tracking along the stunning peninsula coastline to Cape Brett and its lighthouse where you will experience an exciting turn to fly around the Hole in the Rock.
The return portion of the flight flies directly over the main islands of the area with bird-eye views of their white sandy beaches, inviting turquoise waters, and some of the luxurious private residences. Coming into the land you will fly past the Paihia township. An exciting must-do while in the Bay of Islands!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: InterCity Sky City Bus Terminal, 102 Hobson Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Following the tour, hop aboard your coach for a relaxing sightseeing tour from Paihia to Auckland. The afternoon departure time allows you to spend a full day in the beautiful Bay of Islands before returning to Auckland. Your local driver may point out scenic highlights as you travel through farmland and past native forests. At the end of your journey, enjoy the spectacular views from the Auckland Harbour Bridge as you arrive in Auckland's central city by night.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.