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*Popular Tour* - Bay of Islands: Nature Adventure - 4hrs

4.8 (9 reviews) 4 hours Free cancellation
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*Popular Tour* - Bay of Islands: Nature Adventure - 4hrs

About this activity

Explore the captivating Bay of Islands on a comprehensive 4-hour Nature Adventure tour. Beginning in Paihia, the journey leads to Haruru Waterfalls for an up-close experience, followed by a visit to the Kawiti Glow Worm Caves. Accompanied by local guides, enjoy a scenic walk among the twinkling glow worms. We then take you for a walk with ancient Kauri trees, some over 800 years old through beautiful scenic nature walk. We also finish off at Waitangi Lookout, showcasing the beautiful Bay of Islands.

The itinerary also includes a visit to the artistic Hundertwasser Toilets, ensuring a unique blend of nature and culture. This tour guarantees a timely return to the ship or Paihia for shopping.

  • 4-hour guided tour starting from Paihia Town
  • Visit Haruru Waterfalls, Kawiti Glow Worm Caves, and Kauri Forest, Waitangi Lookout & Hundtertwasser Artistic Toilets.
  • For bigger groups get in touch, we can accommodate with several vans.

*Note bring a warm jacket for the Glow worm caves*

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At a glance

Duration
4 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 11 people
People per booking
1–9
Guide
English
Operated by
Elite Excursions

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: Admission fees: Admission fee
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: Live commentary on board
  • Included: Driver/Guide

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

  1. Kawiti Glow Worm Caves

    45 min Admission included

    You will head out to the Kawiti Glow Worm Cave, where a Kawiti Local Tour Guide will take you through an easy walk. With just a few steps. Experiencing the Galaxy of Glow worms on a 45-min tour through the Cave.

  2. Opua Kauri Walk

    30 min Admission included

    short walk through the enchanted Forest of Kauri Trees of up to 800+ years old, settings of amazing nature.

  3. Haruru Falls

    15 min Admission included

    Head to Haruru Waterfalls , getting up close to the falls, which mean "Roar" in the Maori language.

  4. Waitangi

    15 min

    Lookout Point of the Beautiful Bay of Islands.

  5. Kawakawa Public Toilets by Hundertwasser

    15 min Admission included

    Hundertwasser Artistic Toilets & Centre, a tribute to the famous New Zealand architect and visual artist

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Will pick up from the Tender wharf for Cruiseship passengers. Non Cruiseship passengers, we will meet outside the I-site (69 Marsden Road, Paihia)

End point

  • Dropped back in Paihia at I-site

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

4.8 out of 5 · 9 reviews
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*Popular Tour* - Bay of Islands: Nature Adventure - 4hrs

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