Auckland

3 Day Bay Of Islands Tour from Auckland including Waitangi and Cape Reinga

Auckland, New Zealand
3 Day Bay Of Islands Dolphin Cruise and Cape Reinga Tour from Auckland

From $698.09

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  • 3 days
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Take in the highlights of the Northland on this 3-day tour from Auckland, including accommodation. Explore the Bay of Islands, including the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and the seafront town of Paihia; enjoy a dolphin-watching cruise around the bay; and journey to the northernmost point of New Zealand on a day tour to Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach. This is an independent coach tour with transport provided and guide services in select locations.
  • Enjoy a mix of guided and independent tours
  • Keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife while you explore
  • Enjoy plenty of free time to explore locations on your own
  • Accommodation and one lunch is included

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Experienced coach drivers
  • 2 nights accommodation in Paihia
  • Guided tour of Waitangi Treaty Grounds
  • Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach tour
  • Hole in the Rock cruise
  • Return transport Auckland to Auckland
  • Meals unless specified
  • Pre and post tour accommodation
  • Gratuities
  • Travel insurance. We recommend travel insurance for all tours

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • InterCity Sky City Bus Terminal
    102 Hobson Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

    Pick up from the Intercity bus stop.

Start time

07:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Day 1

Auckland to Paihia and Waitangi Treaty Grounds

2 Stops

Paihia Harbour

6 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Waitangi Treaty Grounds

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Choose from 3-Star or 4-Star hotel accommodation in Paihia

Meals: Not included

Day 2

Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach Day Tour

1 Stop

Cape Reinga Lighthouse

12 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: You have the choice of 3-star or 4-star hotel accommodation in Paihia

Meals: Lunch

Day 3

Take a cruise to the famous 'Hole in the Rock' before returning to Auckland

2 Stops

Ipipiri Bay of Islands isite Visitor Information Centre

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

InterCity Sky City Bus Terminal

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Not included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 3 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 3 full days before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 3 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 3 full days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

Reviews

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Nice sites. But way too much driving especially on a public bus
Carl_O, Mar 2024
Waitangi and cape Reinga were both nice but not worth the 5 hr bus ride. Especially on a public bus that made about 10 stops they should have informed us about that.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hi Carl, Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We are sorry that the bus journey is not what you expected, we use the intercity public bus as an alternative and easy way to travel from Auckland to the Bay of Islands if our clients do not wish to drive. It's great to hear that you enjoyed the Cape Reinga and the Waitangi Grounds. Thank you very much for your time and safe travels! Kind regards, Marissa
Tour with Invisible person
RAJESH_D, Mar 2024
There is complete invisible hand at working. We have to go at various place markout on our own. If we would have been aware of this tour plan, we would have done everything on our own online. It would have been more cost effective. Otherwise, yes Intercity double decker bus gives more better view, than tourist bus. Location are all good, whether you plan individually and go, because various tour operator are different.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hi Rajesh, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with us, I'm sorry that this tour is not what you have expected. We stictch everything together as a package so that it is easy for our clients to travel and have everything together in one itinerary and save hassle from booking everything individually. We are glad that you had a nice scenic view with the intercity. I hope you liked the Bay of Islands scenery, it is one of the most visited area in the North Island. We thank you for the time and we appreciate your feedback. Enjoy the rest of your travels! Kind regards, Marissa
Fantastic trip
Gillian_G, Mar 2024
The trip was very well organised everyone was so helpful. Waitangi Treaty centre was so interesting such big part New Zealand history The boat trip around Bay of Island so beautiful as dolphins followed the boat . The bus trip was a long way to see a lighthouse but helped by the great commentary by the bus driver about the countryside and New Zealand life
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hello Gillian, We are delighted to hear that you had amazing time in the Bay of Islands and learnt about the Maori culture of New Zealand and enjoyed the boat trip to see dolphins. I am glad that the guides did amazing job to show you a bit more of the northern part of New Zealand. Thank you very much for your time and all the best with the rest of your travels.
3 packed days
Arnold_W, Mar 2024
Pavia was beautiful. Geat hotel. Cape Regina was interesting and 90 miles beach and sandboarding was fun.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hi Arnold, I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed your trip to the Bay of Islands. Many thanks for the lovely feedback and have a safe travels! Kind regards, Marissa
Cape Reinga was the best,...
Alan_V, Mar 2024
Cape Reinga was the best, followed by the cultural tour and the Bay boat tour. What disappointed us was using the public transportation for the trip to Paihia. Maybe if we had known that the bus was not a private coach we would have been more accepting of this method of travel. We were not sure of the correct bus to board or exactly where we were to get off, so many stops without knowing what was going on.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hello Alan, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us some feedback. We are thrilled to know that you enjoyed the Cape Reinga, the cultural, and the boat tour. We are sorry to hear that you were disappointed about the public transportation from ( Auckland - Paihia ) portion. This is an Independent tour, where you travel on a combination of touring coaches and sightseeing services with commentary and/or point to point coaches which may not have commentary. We make sure that this is clearly stated in the description of the tour. We truly appreciate your time and enjoy the rest of your travels. Thank you. Marissa
Whistlestop Waitangi Trip
Ann_R, Jan 2024
Whistlestop visit to the North, our highlights: the Bay of Island Boat tour and the drive on the Ninety Mile beach. Also the robot waiter at the local Thai restaurant! It's not a group tour per se. Quite a lot of coach travelling from Auckland and the Cape Reinga day.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thank you for the great review. We are pleased you had a great time and enjoyed the Bay of Island Boat tour and the drive on the Ninety Mile beach.
Bay of Islands
Bronwen_W, Jan 2024
Fabulous trip especially if you have limited time in the Bay of islands. Hike in the rock and 90 mile beach real fun.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Hello Bronwen, We are thrilled to know that you have such a great experience in the Bay of Islands. It is indeed a special place to be. Thank you very much for taking time to write a review, your feedback is very important to us. All the best! Kind regards, Marissa
Disappointing
Sharon_C, Apr 2023
Missing the Hole in the Rock and standing in the rain at the Cape. Because our schedule changed we encountered weather that limited our options. If the original schedule had applied we would have seen everything we booked for. When we booked we did not know we would be taking a city bus to and from Auckland. We were expecting a tour bus. I would recommend anyone to make their own way to Bay of Islands and book their tours when they arrive.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Hi Sharon, Thank you for reaching out to us with your feedback. We are sorry to hear that the weather did not hold out for your tours. We appreciate your honesty and will make sure to pass your comments along to ensure we can deliver the best experience to our guests. Best regards, The Team at Thrifty Tours
Must Do Tour!
Lori_M, Mar 2023
If I could recommend any tour this is the one! If I could give it more than five stars I would! Amazing from start to finish! Everyone was friendly and helpful. The sights were unforgettable. Really felt immersed in the Māori culture! I would go again in heartbeat!
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Hello Lori, We are delighted to hear that you had a great time and enjoyed the amazing scenery and the Maori Culture experience. Your satisfaction is our priority. We look forward to your welcoming you back in the future. Thank you very much. Marissa From Thrifty Tours Team
A diverse and outstanding 3 day tour.
gerritaiji, Dec 2022
Tanya is an outstanding tour guide/bus driver. We enjoyed all of our experiences. From riding the tour bus on the beach, looking for beautiful sea shells, walking out to Cape Reinga, viewing the coast and sliding down the sand dunes. We also really enjoyed the culture Waitangi tour and walking the entire property. Also - great gifts in the gifts shop. Bay of Islands- great boat cruise!! We saw tons of dolphins on route and a few near the hole in the rock. Really enjoyed the short hikes on Otehei Bay.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Hello Gerri, We appreciate your feedback and we are so grateful for your kind words and I will make sure to pass this on to our guides. Thank you very much and enjoy the rest of your travels! Marissa
Highlights in the Northland
Shannon_B, Mar 2020
This was a great tour that included all of the things that I wanted to experience in the Northland. All of the details were taken care- pick ups and drop offs were seamless and I all I had to do was show up. The drivers/tour guides had great personalities (Rachel, was especially informative and entertaining) and they all took great care of us. I was traveling on my own through NZ, and I didn't want to bother with a car, so this tour was absolutely perfect for me! Also the tour coordinator sent me a very detailed itinerary with all the contact info that I could possibly need, which was really wonderful. Truly a great experience and a fantastic company to book with!
Response from Host, Mar 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed your tour with us. New Zealand is such a wonderful place to adventure and it sounds like you really made the most of it. Thank you so much for sending us your review it means the world to hear that people have enjoyed their time travelling with us.
Great trip. Well organized, got...
rahul_m, Jan 2018
Great trip. Well organized, got plenty of time for yourself. Beautiful views, and very nice guides, really. Would repeat 100
Great experience to join this tour...
spenceryeung1988, Oct 2017
Great experience to join this tour as it includes all the major spots in the NZ's northern area. Bus drivers are very professional and polite. Regarding to the hotel accommodation, the room is quite good. The location is very convenient. It takes about 5 minutes to reach a supermarket. One minor thing is that the kettle in the 3 star hotel is dirty and old. Paihia is definitely the place you have to go if you would like to take a break in a small town/village for few days.
This tour was the HIGHLIGHT of our...
jill_j, Feb 2017
This tour was the HIGHLIGHT of our trip to the North Island of New Zealand! Everything was spot on, from the accommodations, to the tour conductors. Highly recommend!
Découverte
Teiti_M, Jan 2020
Belle escapade, dommage que Cap Reinga était dans les nuages au moment de la visite. Visites à recommander.

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