Northern Exposure
Premier Touring, Bay of Islands, home to 144 islands
- APT Freedom Concept. Choose from a selection of activities—at no extra cost
- Cruise to Cape Brett and the famous Hole in the Rock
Day 1 - Auckland, Bay of Islands
Departing from the Skycity Hotel we cross Auckland´s busy Harbour Bridge and travel along the Hibiscus Coast to Matakohe. Home to a boutique museum with displays centred on early New Zealand pioneering history, the magnificent Kauri tree, its timber and gum. Driving from west to east, we visit Whangarei and view the town viaduct with its colonial villa-style retail and restaurant complex. Continue north to the beautiful Bay of Islands, the cradle of European settlement in New Zealand. On arrival, we visit the historic Waitangi Reserve where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840. View the historic Waitangi Treaty House and its beautiful gardens and the Maori Meeting House. Two Night Stay: Bay of Islands, Paihia Pacific Resort.
Day 2 - Bay of Islands, Freedom of Choice Touring.
Today you have the opportunity to choose from the many activities on offer in this National Maritime Park. Experience a day trip to Cape Reinga, the far northern tip of New Zealand. Perhaps you could explore the arts and crafts of the region on a tour of the Kerikeri basin, or take a short ferry ride across the harbour to Russell. Whatever you decide to do, APT will include it
Day 3 - Bay of Islands, Auckland
Today explore New Zealand´s finest National Maritime Park on a catamaran cruise to Cape Brett and the famous Hole in the Rock. Sail through game fishing waters then make passage through the Hole (sea conditions permitting). Meander through the inner islands and visit beautiful Urupukapuka Island, the largest island in the Bay of Islands. Of considerable historic importance, Urupukapuka Island possesses 66 heritage sites dating from Maori times to early European settlement. Returning to Paihia, we board our coach bound for Auckland, where upon arrival your tour concludes and a departure transfer to the airport is included.
- Bay of Islands, home to 144 islands set in the beautiful region north of Auckland on this 3 day premier tour.
- Discover the history of European settlement in New Zealand with the historic Waitangi Treaty House set in beautiful gardens and the Maori Meeting House
- Whangarei city basin
- Waipoua Kauri Forest
- Visit historic Waitangi Reserve
- Two nights in the beautiful Bay of Islands
- Urupukapuka Island
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Twin Share with featrue meals.
- APT´s Recommended Tour Price from
NZ $1,010 - Acrossnz Tour price from
NZ $959.00
Twin Share with featrue meals.
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- With APT, we have a great mix of cultural touring experiences so you can discover the local culture first-hand.
- Land Content: Fully inclusive of all sightseeing, entrance fees, cruises, meals as specified and accommodation
- Fully trained Tour Director and Tour Driver
- Luxury coaches featuring large panoramic windows, reclining seats and rest room
- $5 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee
- Free travel kit including stylish travel bag
