Small Group Tour
Small Group Tour
Bay of Islands Tour
Start: Auckland
Finish: Auckland
Whats included:
- 2 nights dorm accommodation
- 2 tasty breakfasts
- 1 group BBQ dinner
- Kerikeri town visit
- Whangarei Falls
- Rainbow Falls
- Haruru Falls
- Kerikeri "Old Packhouse" farmers market visit
- Various scenic hikes
- Private double/twin room upgrades available for an additional cost (simply add when booking)
This Bay of Islands weekend tour takes you from Auckland to Paihia 'the winterless north', and Kerikeri - Northlands largest town. Here you will find the beautiful Bay of Islands, with its 144 islands and amazing beaches. The place has an awesome selection of water and land based adventure activities. Take the opportunity to go fishing, sailing, dolphin swimming, nature walking, or just relax on one of the great beaches in the area.
Tour Dates - 2021 (tbc)
Private tours on request
NZ $395
Day 1Auckland to Paihia
Departing Auckland, we stop at Whangarei Falls on our way North, arriving in the Bay of Islands around midday. Check out the sights surrounding Paihia, including New Zealand's most historic location Waitangi - the 'Birthplace of the Nation'. Northland is rich in history and Māori culture and with its crystal clear water, huge kauri forests, and plentiful islands to explore - you will soon see why Kiwi Experience heads up north. See dolphins, ride out to the famous hole in the rock, or go kayaking, fishing, diving, Parasailing, or just relax on the beach!
Accommodation
- Pipi Patch
Experiences
- Whangarei Falls (included)
- BBQ dinner (included) - Vegetarian, vegan and GF options are available.
- Hole in the rock cruise (optional add-on)
- Sea Kayaking (optional add-on)
- Scuba diving (optional add-on)
- Parasailing (optional add-on)
- Fishing (optional add-on)
Day 2Bay of Islands
Today you get a full day to explore the amazing Bay of Islands. This place has an awesome selection of water and land based adventure activities so take the opportunity to go fishing, sailing, dolphin swimming, nature walking, or just relax on one of the great beaches in the area.
Accommodation
- Pipi Patch
Optional Experiences
- Hole in the rock cruise
- Sea Kayaking
- Scuba diving
- Parasailing
- Fishing
Day 3Paihia to Kerikeri to Auckland
The last day of the tour and we plan to finish on a high. After breakfast we'll head a little further north to Kerikeri - Northlands largest town and home to some of the most amazing hikes and waterfalls. After a morning full of hiking and chasing waterfalls, we'll head to the "Old Packhouse" Farmers market for lunch, famous for its fresh produce and amazing coffee. From here we'll head back to Auckland making some spontaneous stops along the way.
Included Experiences
- A visit to Kerikeri town
- Various scenic hikes
- Haruru Falls
- Rainbow Falls
- Kerikeri "Old Packhouse" Farmers market
What's Included
- 2 nights dorm accommodation
- 2 tasty breakfasts
- 1 group BBQ dinner
- Kerikeri town visit
- Whangarei Falls
- Rainbow Falls
- Haruru Falls
- Kerikeri "Old Packhouse" farmers market visit
- Various scenic hikes
What our passengers think
A great way to meet people while travelling solo
See as many places in New Zealand as possible, experience the beautiful nature and culture, and make friends from all over the world
Excellent
I did the 10 Day South Island Tour and it was the best choice to travel without a driving license.
Faq's
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I’m a solo traveller... will I meet other solo travellers?
Absolutely! The majority of our passengers are travelling solo. Kiwi Experience is a social experience guaranteed to leave with new friends from across the globe.
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Am I too old/young for Kiwi Experience?
We welcome the young, and the young at heart aboard our buses, there is no upper limit! There is however a lower limit; you’ll need to be 18 at the time of travel.
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What are your COVID-19 Health and Safety measures?
Now that New Zealand has moved to Level 2, bus travel is permitted. We will ensure that we adhere strictly to government guidelines for tourism operators to minimise risk to our travellers, staff and operators.
What this will mean:
- We will be doing everything we can to reduce the risk of transmission and we will be playing it safe. Social distancing is possible at all times.
- Travellers will be required to sign a declaration of health prior to beginning the tour.
- Surfaces inside the bus will be wiped down regularly.
- Hand sanitizer will also be available
