3Day/2Nights Bay of Islands Tour

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3-Day Bay of Islands Trip from Auckland — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

A three-day INDEPENDANT travel package departing Auckland daily. This comprehensive tour of the Bay of Islands is ideal for the first time visitor to New Zealand. With natural beauty, rocky islets and pristine beaches, the Bay of Islands is the water playground of the North Island. Learn about Maori culture, travel to the northernmost point of New Zealand and take a cruise through the famous "Hole in the Rock".

The tour includes two nights' accommodation.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 35 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Leisure Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–14 years) · Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: This is an INDEPENDENT travel package not a group tour
Included: Mini Tour of Russell and Hole in the Rock / Dolphin Cruise
Included: Lunch
Included: All transfers an coaching
Included: Cape Reinga Day tour
Included: Guided Tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Cultural Performance

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Day 1 · Auckland – Bay of Island

Paihia

Passing by

Depart from Auckland City Centre and make your way to the township of Paihia. Along the way, see the Auckland Harbour Bridge, the golden sand beaches of the Hibiscus Coast, and the Northern City of Whangarei.
Russell

one hour

This afternoon you will take the ferry from Paihia to Russell where at 1.00 pm you will join a sightseeing tour of this historic township.
Stop 3

4 hours Admission included

enjoy a cruise to Cape Brett and Piercy Island and discover the Bay’s highlights from the water. Sea conditions permitting travel through the cavernous Hole in the Rock and marvel at what nature has created. Spot dolphins frolicking, seals and more. Returned to Paihia late afternoon.

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Day 2 · Day Two: Cape Reinga Day Excursion

Manginangina Kauri Walk

30 min Admission included

Today you will travel even further north and make a visit to the beautiful Puketi Kauri Forest and get close to majestic giant kauri trees and native bush. Walk along a specially built walkway while giant trees surround you.
Ninety Mile Beach

Passing by

Travel along the aptly named 90 mile beach as waves crash beside your custom-built coach. You'll make a number of stops along this journey (weather depending) as you continue on north.
Cape Reinga

one hour

Arrive at the northernmost tip of New Zealand and look out over the vast ocean at Cape Reinga. Visit the iconic lighthouse and see the point where the Tasman Sea and the mighty Pacific Ocean meet. After you will also enjoy a delicious lunch (included) on the tour and a stop will be made at a local museum. Your tour will return to Paihia in the early evening.

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Day 3 · Bay of Islands – Auckland

Waitangi Treaty Grounds

2 hours Admission included

This morning you will visit and have a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds the site of the historic treaty between the Māori and European pioneers. View a magnificent Māori meeting house and large war canoe.
Auckland Central

3 hours

Early afternoon transferred back to the wharf in Paihia to join your coach returning to Auckland.

Late afternoon arrive in Auckland you will be transferred to your central city accommodation at which time your tour will conclude.

Not included

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

102 Hobson street - Skycity Bus Terminal

End point

102 Hobson street - Skycity Bus Terminal

Using your ticket

You will be provided with a full itinerary from Leisure Tour for your travel

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

If you cancel	You get back
At least 6 days before	100%
At least 2 days before	50%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is an independent multiday tour with guaranteed daily departures, on each day of travel you will be travelling with a different driver / guide and different passengers.
Please note that the coach from Auckland to Paihia and return is an intercity coach (full size tour coach, however, with little to no commentary)
This is not a fully escorted group tour.
Maximum of two checked bags per person (up to 23kg each)
One piece of small hand luggage permitted onboard

Options

Single Room

3-Day Bay of Islands Trip from Auckland in a single room
Triple Share

3-Day Bay of Islands Trip from Auckland in triple share accommodation
Twin Share

3-Day Bay of Islands Trip from Auckland in twin share accommodation