Overnight Tours From Auckland

Auckland

Rotorua

Rotorua/Waitomo

Bay of Islands

Tour 14 three days

BAY OF ISLANDS
Historic Russell / Cape Reinga / Cape Brett

Make the most of this beautiful location. Travel to the very top of New Zealand, cruise the Bay of Islands to Cape Brett and discover the history of the colonisation in Russell

Highlights Day One - Auckland/Russell/Paihia

• 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.
• PAIHIA HOLIDAY MOTOR INN: Hosting your accommodation tonight. Dine in the resturant or you can try one of many eateries in the village (meals optional at extra cost)

Highlights Day Two - Cape Reinga Day Tour

• CAPE REINGA TOUR: Join a full day tour to the top of the North Island.
• PUKETI KAURI FOREST: Be over-awed by these huge native Kauri trees, that are hundreds of years old.
• NINETY MILE BEACH: Travel by coach along this magnificent beach.
• TE PAKI STREAM: Climb the huge sand dunes of this magnificent beach.
• CAPE REINGA: The top of New Zealand where the Pacific Ocean crashes into the Tasman Sea. Lunch is included near this spectacular location.
• WAGNER MUSEUM: Displays feature Northland's early pioneers.
• RETURN TO PAIHIA : Arrive at your hotel at approx 6.30pm.