4 Day - Captivating Northland

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 & the fascinating village of Russell, New Zealand's first capital.

Some sightseeing and activity options available are:

Two Nights Accommodation at the Copthorne Bay of Islands Resort. Enjoy the spectacular rock swimming pools, the large outdoor spa, tennis court and relaxed atmosphere of the hotel’s restaurant and bar. Apart from sitting adjacent to a scenic golf course, native bush walks and some of the best big game fishing sites in the world, this is an ideal location to explore the aquatic playground of the Bay of Islands.

Today, board your light aircraft and fly to Cape Reinga, via spectacular harbours and beaches including the famous Ninety Mile Beach. Once on the ground, spend approximately 2 1/2 hours exploring New Zealand's northernmost point. The return flight back to the Bay of Islands includes some of the most awesome coastal scenery Northland has to offer. The remainder of the day is free for more sightseeing.

This morning, board Ipipiri, a brand new, state-of-the-art small ship for an overnight cruise of the sheltered waters of the Bay of Islands. You'll enjoy a full commentary on the history and environment of the area and when the ship anchors at sea, onboard tenders will ferry you to and from nearby islands to enjoy activities like snorkelling, swimming and kayaking. With only 30 identical state cabins with ensuite facilities spread over 2 decks, this small ship will provide a truly impressive cruise experience in one of the most spectacular regions of New Zealand.

One Nights Accommodation aboard the Cruise Ship "Ipipiri".

Disembark from your cruise late morning. At leisure until you are transferred to the airport later today for your 40 minute scenic flight back to Auckland. Tour operates daily. Different itinerary applies for travel commencing 15 May to 29 August inclusive.

Please take the time to view our “Virtual Tour” for the 4 Day Captivating Northland tour or download/print the detailed “Tour Dossier”. Both can be found on the right hand column of this page. Alternatively you can simply contact us. For a comprehensive list of all activities available in each location featured in this tour, please refer to the "Destination Guide" found at the top of this page.