Far North Lighthouse Experience – Overnight [3 Day Tour]

Auckland Trip Overview

The Bay of Islands is a natural playground offering a huge variety of activities to keep you entertained for days. With scenic landscapes to explore by land, sea or sky, abundant wildlife including the playful dolphins, plenty of rich and colourful history and of course water sport opportunities around every corner. There is plenty to make your time in the Bay of Islands a memorable experience. Embark on a voyage of discovery and enjoy the beauty of this area when you join a daily cruise to hole in the rock, to one of New Zealand’s most historic locations, the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and take in the sights of Russell on an intimate one-hour coach tour and drive along the sand on Ninety Mile Beach to the very top of the North Island – Cape Reinga- The Far North Light house.

Additional Info

Duration: 3 days
Starts: Auckland, New Zealand
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours

What to Expect When Visiting Auckland, , New Zealand

The Bay of Islands is a natural playground offering a huge variety of activities to keep you entertained for days. With scenic landscapes to explore by land, sea or sky, abundant wildlife including the playful dolphins, plenty of rich and colourful history and of course water sport opportunities around every corner. There is plenty to make your time in the Bay of Islands a memorable experience. Embark on a voyage of discovery and enjoy the beauty of this area when you join a daily cruise to hole in the rock, to one of New Zealand’s most historic locations, the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and take in the sights of Russell on an intimate one-hour coach tour and drive along the sand on Ninety Mile Beach to the very top of the North Island – Cape Reinga- The Far North Light house.

Itinerary

Day 1: Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Russell Mini Tour & Overnight Stay in Paihia

Stop At: Waitangi Treaty Grounds, 1 Tau Henare Dr, Paihia New Zealand
Exploring Waitangi Treaty Grounds are an absolute must-do when you are in the Bay of Islands – rich in history and stories of the momentous events which shaped our nation. Gain a deeper understanding of Maori culture during a guided tour with one of our professional guides and enjoy a high-quality cultural performance in our beautiful carved meeting house (Te Whare Rananga).
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Russell, Russell, Bay of Islands, Northland Region, North Island
Join Russell Mini Tours to explore the idyllic historic seaside village of Russell. Steeped in history Russell was the country’s first sea port for merchant traders, the first settlement for the early European arrivals and nearby ‘Okiato’ was New Zealand’s first national capital.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommodation is not included. ExperienceKart can arrange this for you (added cost) or you can choose to book your own.

Day 2: Cape Reinga & 90 Mile Beach Full Day Tour and Overnight Stay in Paihia

Stop At: Cape Reinga Lighthouse, Cape Reinga 0484 New Zealand
Take a magical full-day tour to Cape Reinga at the top of New Zealand via Ninety Mile Beach.
A visit to New Zealand is not complete without a journey to the very top of the North Island – Cape Reinga (Te Rerenga Wairua). Uncover the wild beauty of this vast and untouched region that is rich in Maori culture and tradition. As you travel north, enjoy a taste of New Zealand’s varying and beautiful landscape: the rolling hills of Northland’s rural countryside, breath-taking coastal views and native forest.
Duration: 6 hours

Stop At: Ninety Mile Beach, Northland 0484, New Zealand
Drive along the sand on Ninety Mile Beach as the waves crash beside the custom-built coach Your off-road journey continues up Te Paki Stream, stopping at the massive sand dunes where you can experience the thrills and spills of sand-boarding. Clambering up and surfing down the dunes (if you dare!) is sure to get your heart pumping.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Accommodation is not included. ExperienceKart can arrange this for you (added cost) or you can choose to book your own.

Day 3: Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise and return to Auckland

Stop At: Cruise to the Hole in the Rock, 69 Marsden Road, Paihia 0200, New Zealand
Embark on a voyage of discovery and enjoy the beauty of this area. Cruise along this historic path to remote beaches and bays, through the sheltered waters of the Bay of Islands on our purpose built dolphin and whale watching catamaran. This is the most popular dolphin watching cruise in the Bay of Islands, and for good reason! Board your cruise in Paihia and take in the stunning views as we glide out through the islands and along the Rakaumangamanga Peninsula to Cape Brett, where a historic lighthouse keeps watch over and Piercy Island/Motukōkako, or as it is popularly known the ‘Hole in the Rock’. Hot and cold refreshments are available for purchase on board, meals & snacks can be purchased on our stop at Urupukapuka Island.
Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

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