Four Day Journey
The Bay of Islands:
The 'Bay of Islands' is in the Northland region in the far north of the North Island of New Zealand.
Located 60 km north-west of 'Whangarei', the bay is a natural harbour with an irregular 16 km wide inlet. Several sections of the bay extend into the land, notably 'Waikare Inlet' in the south and 'Kerikeri' and 'Te Puna' (Mangonui) inlets in the north-west.
The small town of 'Russell' is located at the end of a short peninsula that extends into the bay from the south-east.
Several islands lie to the north of the Bay of Islands peninsula, including 'Urupukapuka Island' to the east and 'Moturoa Island' to the north. The 'Purerua Peninsula' extends to the west of the bay, and 'Cape Brett Peninsula' extends 10 kilometres into the Pacific Ocean at the eastern end of the bay.
The Bay of Islands is a stunningly beautiful length of sand and rock coastline that circles a sea pierced by 150 islands. Wherever you are in the Bay of Islands, it's impossible to escape the lure of the sea. Catch a ferry or charter boat and immerse yourself in the blue-green world of island and beach. Or paddle a sea kayak in and out of island nooks and crannies.
Swimming with dolphins is another specialty of the Bay of Islands. Many operators in the region offer excellent trips to spectacular 'Cape Brett' and the 'Hole in the Rock' on 'Piercy Island'.
The townships of this historical bay are alive with memories of the area's colourful history. Visitors are welcome to explore the well-preserved relics of the past, both Maori and European, in romantic Russell, Paihia, Waitangi or Kerikeri.
Description:
Day 1 & 2: Auckland– Paihia This morning we will pick you up from your arranged location before heading north to 'Paihia'. Our first stop is at the fascinating 'Matakohe Kauri' and 'Pioneer museum' – where you will discover the role that the mighty trees have played in the lives of the early European arrivals to New Zealand.
Thereafter we travel to the fascinating 'WaipouaKauri Forest'. We will make a stop, allowing you to visit 'Tane Mahuta', 'God of the Forest' – New Zealand’s largest Kauri tree – a spectacular view. A small distance further is 'Opononi', and 'Omapere', two tiny settlements nestled in the 'Hokianga Harbour'.
We then travel inland towards the East Coast, reaching Paihia, where we’ll embark on a fantastic '24-hour overnight cruise' of the Bay of Islands. This will include:
Day 3: Paihia - Cape Reinga A full on action packed day awaits, taking in the sights heading towards 'Cape Reinga', where on a good day, you can see the distinct clash of the 'Tasman Sea' and the 'Pacific Ocean' as they meet. This has to be one of the best panoramic views in New Zealand. Travel along 'Te Paki Stream' and 90-Mile Beach and try sand boarding down some giant sand dunes – great fun! We arrive back in Paihia early evening.
Day 4: Paihia - Auckland We depart from Paihia returning to Auckland, but first stopping at 'Pakiri Beach', an secluded private beach on the East Coast of New Zealand, where you will experience the splendid isolation and beauty of a 'Horse Trek' along side the South Pacific Ocean.
Price: $1325.00 NZD / Person
Rates: Bay of Islands - Four Day Journey
Rate Per Adult Per Child
Rack Rate $1325.00 $650.00
Adult Price: 12 years and older Child Price: 11 years and younger
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