3950 Per/Group (20% Advance Only)
Auckland - To -Bay of Islands & Paihia tours
Brightlane Luxury Transfers & Tours
Bay of Islands Trip with Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise
Usual Price $4,250 & 5,750
Small group Price: NZ $3,950 per Group (Small Group up to 5 pax per Group)
Large Group Price: NZ $5,500 per Group (Large Group up to 10 pax per Group)
Two-day tour combo ( optional extend to multi days tours and contact us for the price, please)
Hotel pickup/drop-off offered
Overview
Discover the best of Auckland and the historic Bay of Islands with this great value two-tour combo.
Day 1 – Auckland City Sights Morning Tour
Spend a morning discovering some of Auckland’s most scenic highlights, from city streets to harbour vistas, Auckland Harbour Bridge; pass through the Viaduct Harbour and visit bustling Queen Street on your way to the Auckland Domain, the city’s oldest park. After visiting the Domain, which has expansive green spaces, formal gardens, and native bush, the tour continues to Parnell Village for a short morning tea stop (at your own expense). The Auckland Museum visit is optional.
Your Next stop is:
Perry Kauri Park in Warkworth
The Warkworth and District Museum is located in the beautiful Parry Kauri Park. Stroll along one of the well-made boardwalks, through the native bush, to the lookout and kauri tree grove. Pick up a brochure from the Museum souvenir shop that describes and identifies the native trees and shrubs found along the path.
In the early years of European settlement, Parry Kauri Park was part of the property owned by Rev McKinney, the first minister of the Presbyterian Church in Warkworth and the Mahurangi. The land was later purchased by the Simpson family, who requested that the trees and bush be offered for purchase as a public amenity on the sale of their land.
The two large kauri trees are named in honour of these former landowners. The park and the driveway into it bear the names of Harry Parry and Tudor Collins, local identities who were primarily responsible, along with the Kauri Bushmen’s Association.
Night stay in Paihia
Your own choice of Accommodation ( Not included in the tour price; you may choose your accommodation and pay directly through booking.com or advise us to book for you with your expenses, please)
Day 2 – Bay of Islands Dolphin Cruise
In Paihia, you’ll board the Dolphin Seeker, our purpose-built catamaran licensed by the Department of Conservation for dolphin and whale viewing. Enjoy the large outdoor viewing decks as we cruise past the islands of the Bay. Look out for common and bottlenose dolphins, whales and other marine life as our experienced local skippers get you close to the action before arriving at the majestic Hole in the Roc and cruising past the Cape Brett Lighthouse. If conditions permit, your skipper will navigate right through the narrow space before heading back into the inner islands of the Bay.
Back to your Auckland Hotel once you finish your tours on the same day.
Optional Extra: Add a guided tour of the historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds, where 1840 the Treaty of Waitangi was signed between the Maori and the British Crown. Explore the original Treaty House, one of New Zealand’s oldest and most visited historic homes and the Te Whare Runanga. This fully carved Maori meeting house represents all iwi (regional tribes) in New Zealand.
Two-day tour combo: From Auckland to Paihia and return to Auckland
Includes: Luxury Business class vehicle with professional guided chauffeur, fuel, taxes, road tolls
Tours package includes Auckland scenic highlights on Harbour Bridge, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland Domain, Perry Kauri Park, Dolphin watching Cruise in the Bay of Islands (ticket fees included)
Optional: Guided tour of Waitangi Treaty Grounds (extra entry fees applied)
Excluded:
Night stay Accommodation, Food & Activities
Itinerary
Day 1
9:30 am
Day 1: Tour departs from Auckland
7.30 pm
The tour finished at the Paihia Hotel
Day 2
8.30 am
Tour Start in Paihia
9.10 pm ( you may choose a time, either 9.10 am or 1.30 pm cruise)
The Cruise departs Paihia Wharf, and the trip takes around 4 hours to return to Paihia Wharf
4:30 pm
Departs from Paihia to Auckland
8:10 pm
Tour returns to Auckland Hotel
You may pay for the advance from here and contact us by email at Info@brightlane.net or from the Contact Us page with full details such as passenger numbers, preferred visiting places, and your arrival details for New Zealand.
Booking must be at least eight weeks in advance from the date of your tour
All bookings must be paid 20% for booking confirmation in advance, and the total balance must be paid at least 20 days before your tour date. please