Day Tours From Auckland

Auckland

Rotorua

Rotorua/Waitomo

Bay of Islands

Tour 11 full day

BAY OF ISLANDS
Russell Historic Township

The Bay of Islands is rich in New Zealand pioneering history. The Waitangi Treaty House and New Zealand's first capital, Russell are significant to the early political relationship between the Maori and early European settlers.

Highlights

• THE NORTH SHORE: Head over the Harbour Bridge via Auckland's northern suburbs.
• HIBISCOUS COAST: Popular holiday and retirement resort with beautiful beaches.
• WHANGAREI: Northland's only city and largest port.
• WAITANGI TREATY HOUSE: Site of the historic treaty between the Maori and European pioneers. View a magnificent Maori meeting house and large war canoe.
• FULLERS FERRY: Travel across the bay to the beginning of European colonisation.
• RUSSELL: Join Russell Mini Tours for sightseeing around this fascinating township with its early whaling and political history. Enjoy lunch (optional at extra cost) and shopping along the waterfront before joining the ferry back to Paihia.
• PAIHIA: Take time to explore the busier side of the bay with its shops and arcades. You may even see a big game fish being weighed in at the wharf, before joining your coach for the return journey to Auckland.