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Waitangi Treaty Grounds Museum
Far North Light House Experience - Overnight [3 Day Tour]
Far North Light House Experience - Overnight [3 Day Tour]
Far North Light House Experience - Overnight [3 Day Tour]
Far North Light House Experience - Overnight [3 Day Tour]

Private Tour [3 Days]: Bay of Islands, Russell, Cape Reinga & 90 Mile Beach

By ExperienceKart
Price is NZ$3,599 per adult
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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.

Activity location

  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds
    • 1 Tau Henare Dr,
    • Paihia, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Mövenpick Hotel Auckland
    • 8 Customs Street East
    • 1010, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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TG2023
  • Activity duration is 3 days3d3d
  • English

Stay & Accommodation: Accommodation is not included in this package. ExperienceKart can arrange this for you or you can choose to book your own.
Private Tour: This is a private tour offered for you & your small group. Other groups of people won't travel together in this experience.
Duration: 3 days
Meal & Drinks: Meals & Drinks are not included in this package.
Vehicle Type: Temperature Controlled Luxurious Minibus or a Mid Sized Saloon or 4x4 depending upon availability & group size.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 6:00 am
Price details
NZ$3,599.00 x 2 AdultsNZ$7,198.00
Total
Price is NZ$7,198.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedFully guided return transfers from Auckland
  • What's includedWhat's includedVisit the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Museum
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission to 1 hour Russell Mini Tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch
  • What's includedWhat's includedDiscover some of the 144 stunning islands in the Bay of Islands on a scenic cruise
  • What's includedWhat's includedVisit Cape Reinga for unforgettable sights!
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission to Cape Reinga- 90 Miles Beach coach tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedA delicious locally-prepared lunch
  • What's includedWhat's includedA local English-speaking tour escort throughout the journey
  • What's includedWhat's includedComplimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland CBD
  • What's includedWhat's included4 Star Hotel Accommodation on Twin Sharing Basis including Breakfast.
  • What's includedWhat's includedExplore the historic site where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed
  • What's includedWhat's includedStand atop Flagstaff Hill for 360° views of the Bay
  • What's includedWhat's includedComplimentary refreshments and water on board
  • What's includedWhat's includedHave fun sand boarding at the Giant Sand Dunes of Te Paki and drive up the infamous quicksand stream
  • What's includedWhat's includedLuxurious temperature controlled transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedJourney to the iconic Hole in the Rock
  • What's includedWhat's includedTravel along of 90 Mile Beach to see the rugged views of the West Coast
  • What's includedWhat's includedFree use of sand boards at the Sand Dunes
  • What's includedWhat's includedIconic WWII Lighthouse, one of the most visited and photographed lighthouses in New Zealand
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnjoy a high-energy Maori cultural performance
  • What's includedWhat's includedIndoor and outdoor seating with large viewing deck
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission to 4 hours Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise
  • What's includedWhat's includedComplimentary high-speed internet onboard the minibus
  • What's includedWhat's includedStop off at Urupukapuka Islandand lunch stop at Otehei Bay
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch at the picturesque Tapotupotu Bay set between the hills of Cape Reinga
  • What's includedWhat's includedKeep a lookout for dolphins, whales, or orcas(at mother nature's discretion)
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission to Guided Experience at Waitangi Treaty Grounds
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch & Dinner

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A full commentary is provided by your skipper. A limited number of multi-lingual headsets are available in German, French and Mandarin Chinese.
  • A portion of your fare contributes to marine mammal research and conservation.
  • You will be able to purchase lunch from the café at Otehei Bay.
  • Snacks and drinks are also available for purchase onboard the vessel.
  • From December - April: on the day, you can opt to extend your time on the island (subject to availability) and there is also the option to hire paddleboards and kayaks.
  • The site is wheelchair accessible but please be prepared for uneven surfaces, which may be difficult for those with limited mobility and wheelchair users.
  • Interacting with common and bottlenose dolphins, orca, whales and other marine mammals is subject to DOC regulations.
  • Tours are suitable for people of all ages and average fitness. Our scenic walks are short and optional. Please let our guide know at check in if you have any fitness concerns.
  • You are welcome to bring your own prepared food, snacks and or drinks (alcoholic drinks limited to guests 18 years and older by New Zealand law).
  • You can buy hot and cold drinks and limited snacks on board, or grab a meal at the cafe on Urupukapuka Island. Limited menu available in winter.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
  • Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, walking shoes, sun protection, jacket/warm layer & essential personal items.
  • Bring a camera or a phone with camera capability as these locations are the perfect place to get some great travel photos.
  • Vegetarian option available for lunch - Special dietary requirements catered for upon request, please advise at the time of booking.
  • Sand boarding takes place if conditions permit.
  • Easy and good fitness level required.
  • This is a guided walking tour and sensible walking footwear is recommended.
  • Please note the walk from the car park to the lighthouse at Cape Reinga takes around 10-15 minutes each way and is uphill on the return.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Russell Mini Tour & Overnight Stay in Paihia
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: 4 Star Hotel Accommodation on Twin Sharing Basis including Breakfast.
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
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).
Russell
  • 1h
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.
Day 2: Cape Reinga & 90 Mile Beach Full Day Tour and Overnight Stay in Paihia
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: lunch
  • Accommodation: 4 Star Hotel Accommodation on Twin Sharing Basis including Breakfast.
Cape Reinga Lighthouse
  • 6h
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Ninety Mile Beach
  • 2h
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.
Day 3: Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise and return to Auckland
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Cruise to the Hole in the Rock
  • 4h
  • Admission ticket included
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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESWaitangi Treaty Grounds
    • 1 Tau Henare Dr,
    • Paihia, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMövenpick Hotel Auckland
    • 8 Customs Street East
    • 1010, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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