About the Bay of Islands
One of New Zealand’s top destinations, the Bay of Islands, is located south of the remote northernmost tip of New Zealand. Captain Cook gave the area its name almost two and a half centuries ago. The bay includes over 140 islands.
White sand beaches and bays stretch around a stunning coastline, with a plentiful marine wildlife. In summer visitors can stroll beneath the vivid scarlet pohutakawa trees, all part of a subtropical wonderland which has an average summer temperature of 24 degrees.
The Bay of Islands are 250km north of New Zealand's biggest city, Auckland which makes the destionation an easy day trip. Several overnight options are also available for people wish to spend more time in the Winterless North, especially if they wish to visit the Northernmost part of New Zealand, Cape Reinga.
More About this Tour
After winding your way up the East Coast of Northland, you will arrive in Paihia at appox. 11.40am.
You have time to relax and enjoy a leisurely lunch in Paihia (own arrangements) before taking a 3-hour Eco cruise with Explore NZ out through the islands and to Cape Brett Hole in the Rock. Dolphins are seen on more than 90% of departures.
After the boat returns to Paihia, reboard your Gray Line coach for the return journey to Auckland, arriving at approx. 8.00pm.
Key Information
- Duration:
- 12.5 hours
- Departure Time:
- 7.30am
- Finish Time:
- 8.00pm
Tour Code: 11X
Fare Includes:
Hotel / Motel Pick ups, Coach Tour inc. English Commentary from Driver, 3-Hour Explore NZ Cape Brett Cruise and Tax.
Multilingual commentary in Spanish, Japanese and Mandarin now available!
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