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North of Auckland, past the orchards and market gardens, is
the Hibiscus Coast and further north, the Bay of Islands Maritime
and Historic Park.
Featuring the seaside resort of Paihia and historic Waitangi
and Russell, the Bay of Islands area is full of fun and outdoor
adventure. Dolphin watching is a popular activity – swim
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Departs daily: |
7.30am from 172 Quay Street (opposite Ferry Building)
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Returns: |
8.00pm (approx) |
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Fare: |
$NZ225 pp incl GST (Door to door transfers included) |
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Highlights and timings:
- 7.30am
depart, cross the Harbour Bridge
- along
the Hibiscus Coast
- seaside
resorts of Orewa and Waiwera
- historic
Warkworth village
- through
native bush of Dome Hill
- lush
green rolling hills around Wellsford
- spectacular
views from Brynderwyn Hills
- 11.50am
arrive Paihia – visit Waitangi
- 1.15pm
Māori powhiri welcome on the wharf
- 1.35pm
depart on Kings Hole in the Rock cruise, plus dolphin and
whale watching
- spectacular
Hole in the Rock and Cathedral Cave
- Bay
of Islands Maritime and Historic Park
- full
commentary, including Māori myths and legends
- refreshments
available on board
- 4.30pm
return to Paihia
- 4.30pm
depart Paihia from Maritime Building
- 8.10pm
arrive Auckland terminal
Fare
includes:
- central
city hotel/motel pick up/drop off in Auckland
- Auckland/Paihia/Auckland
coach travel
- Kings
Dolphin Cruise to Hole in the Rock and Cape Brett
- boxed
lunch on cruise
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Departs daily: |
8.20am from Sky Tower Coach Terminal, Hobson Street |
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Returns: |
5.35pm on day 2 |
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Fare: |
$NZ195 pp incl GST (Door to door supplement $35 pp) |
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Day 1 Auckland – Bay of Islands
Highlights
and timings:
- 8.20am
depart, cross the Harbour Bridge
- along
the Hibiscus Coast
- seaside
resorts of Orewa and Waiwera
- historic
Warkworth village
- through
native bush of Dome Hill
- lush
green rolling hills around Wellsford
- spectacular
views from Brynderwyn Hills
- 12.40pm
arrive Paihia
- remainder
of day/evening at leisure
Suggestions:
- stroll
along the waterfront
- visit
historic Waitangi Treaty House
- check
out the marina at nearby Opua
Day
2 Kings Dolphin Cruise to Hole in the Rock
- 9.00am
Māori powhiri welcome on the wharf
- 9.15am
departure of Kings dolphin cruise
- spectacular
Hole in the Rock and Cathedral Cave
- full
commentary, including Māori myths and legends
- Bay
of Islands Maritime and Historic Park
- refreshments
available on board
- 12.30pm
return to Paihia
- 1.00pm
depart Paihia from Maritime Building
- 5.35pm
arrive Auckland terminal
Fare
includes:
- Auckland/Paihia/Auckland
by InterCity
- Kings
Dolphin Cruise to Hole in the Rock and Cape Brett
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Departs daily: |
8.20am from Sky Tower Coach Terminal, Hobson Street |
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Returns: |
5.35pm on day 3 |
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Fare: |
$NZ280 pp incl GST (Door to door supplement $35 pp) |
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Day
1 Auckland – Bay of Islands and Kings Dolphin Cruise
Highlights
and timings:
- 8.20am
depart, cross the Harbour Bridge
- along
the Hibiscus Coast
- seaside
resorts of Orewa and Waiwera
- historic
Warkworth village
- through
native bush of Dome Hill
- lush
green rolling hills around Wellsford
- spectacular
views from Brynderwyn Hills
- 12.40pm
arrive Paihia
- 1.15pm
Māori powhiri welcome on the wharf
- 1.35pm
departure of Kings Dolphin Cruise
- spectacular
Hole in the Rock and Cathedral Cave
- Bay
of Islands Maritime and Historic Park
- full
commentary, including Māori myths and legends
- refreshments
available on board
- 4.30pm
return to Paihia
Day
2 Cape Reinga Day Trip with Kings
- 7.30am
departure from Paihia (hotel pick ups are available in the
Paihia and Kerikeri areas – your pick-up time will
be confirmed at time of booking)
- travel
by luxury Kings air conditioned coach
- stops
at Puketi Kauri Forest, Ancient Kauri Kingdom, Ninety Mile
Beach
- dig
for shell fish
- sand
tobogganing at the Te Paki giant sand dunes
- Cape
Reinga Lighthouse
- 5.30pm
– 6.30pm approx return to Paihia
(Lunch
is not included in the trip price – bring your own picnic
lunch or purchase lunch at the morning coffee stop. Coach stops
for morning and afternoon coffee breaks – cost not included)
Day
3 Bay of Islands – Auckland
- morning
at leisure – the return ferry trip to historic Russell
is recommended
- stroll
along the waterfront
- visit
historic Waitangi Treaty House
- check
out the marina at nearby Opua
- 1.00pm
coach departs outside the Maritime Building for the return
trip to Auckland
- 5.35pm
arrive Auckland terminal
Fare
includes:
- Auckland/Paihia/Auckland
by InterCity
- Kings
Dolphin Cruise to Cape Brett and the Hole in the Rock
- Kings
Cape Reinga day trip
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