Captivating Northland - 4 Days Auckland to Auckland Tour

Northland and the Bay of Islands
The Bay of Islands is a great add-on and should not be missed if time
permits. This independent touring holiday will whisk you away to the
Northland region, regarded as the birthplace of New Zealand as
we know it today. Your base is Paihia, a seaside town nestled on the
shores of a spectacular National Maritime Park. Learn more of the
nation’s early history whilst enjoying & experiencing the many marine
and land based activities & attractions available in this sub-tropical
region.

Your Itinerary

Day 1 Waitangi, Bay of Islands
Leaving your hotel this morning, cross the Harbour Bridge and travel through the northern suburbs of Auckland with the beach side homes of the Hibiscus Coast to the east and the bush-covered Waitakere Ranges out to the west. Marvel at the magnificence of the protected Kauri tree at Parry Kauri Park and enjoy spectacular scenery of native forests and sub-tropical bush as you make your way to Paihia in the Bay of Islands, a seaside town nestled on the foreshore of this National Maritime Museum Park. On arrival, visit the historic Waitangi Treaty house. In the afternoon, board your luxury catamaran for a leisurely cruise out through the islands to Cape Brett and the 'Hole in the Rock'.
Stay Copthorne Waitangi Resort Hotel

Day 2 Explore Northland (B)
A free day to explore the surrounding area at leisure. Take a 4WD tour to the northern most point of New Zealand, Cape Reinga; enjoy a game of golf or maybe take to the waters of one of the world's most renowned game fishing regions; visit the historic township of Russell and lunch at one of the areas wonderful vineyards... there are many excursions available.
Stay Copthorne Waitangi Resort Hotel

Day 3 Hokianga, Waipoua Footprints (B)
Take a step back in time today as your coach journeys west to the small beach resort of Opononi. Enjoy an eco-cultural experience unlike any other. Local Maori will take you on a guided walk of the largest Kauri forest in the world, willingly sharing their knowledge, stories, songs & musical instruments to enlighten and enhance this tranquil and spiritual location. Afterwards, board your vessel for a guided boat cruise of the beautiful and twisting harbour of Hokianga, an area that boasts the oldest Maori & European settlements in New Zealand. Rejoin your coach and return to Paihia.
Stay Copthorne Waitangi Resort Hotel

Day 4 Fly Bay of Islands to Auckland (B)
More time to explore this morning before being transferred to the airport later today for your 40 minute scenic flight back to Auckland.

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 What's Included

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