Bay of Islands

Featuring: Bay of Islands, Auckland

Length:	3 days
Accommodations:	Resort as per itinerary
Meals:	Dinner, Breakfast as per itinerary
Sightseeing:	New Zealand
Transportation:	Modern Coach
Next Tour:	October 09, 2008 Request a booking See all dates & rates

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Day Auckland to Bay of Islands

Today will be the day for awesome scenery, great fun and extreme adventure that take on new meanings! Meet your Contiki crew and view the beauty of Auckland's famous harbour as we cross the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Heading towards the subtropical region of Northland, we'll explore Parry Kauri Park before checking into our Resort in Paihia. In the evening get to know your fellow travellers during dinner. Resort (D)
Day Bay of Islands

A day of adventure and fun. The day is yours to enjoy the overwhelming beauty of the Bay of Islands. How about a Catamaran cruise through the "Hole-in-the-Rock", maybe sail to a deserted island for lunch, perhaps travel along Ninety Mile Beach to Cape Reinga at "lands end". Resort (B)
Day Bay of Islands to Auckland

This morning we head south, past the rolling Northland countryside, arriving back in to Auckland where it's time to say a final farewell as your tour ends around lunchtime. (B)

Highlights

All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your tour price!

Included

Auckland: Cross Auckland's Harbour Bridge; See the impressive city skyline & Sky Tower; See the 'City of Sails' harbor made famous by the America's Cup
Parry Kauri Park: Walk through native Kauri Forest
Bay of Islands: Paihia & Waitangi sightseeing tour; See the Tribal Lands of the Nga Puhi Maori

Accommodations

2 nights accommodation
Breakfasts (B) and Dinners (D) as per itinerary

Contiki Difference

Experienced Tour Managers and Drivers
Modern air-conditioned coach
Free Contiki ëTravellers Guideí information book
Free Contiki document wallet.

Optional Excursions

Bay of Islands

Awesome Adventures (NZ$99): A full day tour from Pahia in the Bay of Islands to Cape Reinga (NZ's northern most point) via 'Ninety Mile Beach'. Offroading, sand dune 'surfing', great scenery, fish'n'chips. 0730am - 1930pm www.awesomenz.com
Carino Day Sailing (NZ$85): Catamaran sailing in the beautiful Bay of Islands. Island hop, swim, snorkel, bar-b-q lunch, search for dolphins. 10am – 1630pm. www.sailingdolphins.co.nz
Fish Spot X (NZ$69): Half day fishing option in the beautiful and bountiful Bay of Islands. Departures 9am and 2pm.
Cape Brett Cruise (NZ$69): Half day launch trip out to the famous 'Hole in the Rock' with cultural, historical and geographical content. Also, potentially, the chance to spot dolphins. www.fullers-bay-of-islands.co.nz
Coastal Kayaks (NZ$49): 4 hour kayaking adventure from the ocean shore through the river system to, and under, Haruru Falls. Fair standard of fitness required. www.coastalkayakers.co.nz
Dolphin Adventures (NZ$99): Specifically a tour for those wanting to see dolphins although not guaranteed (85% success rate) and getting the opportunity to swim with them. Half-day tour. www.awesomenz.com
Excitor (NZ$69): 'Fastboat' trip to, and through, the 'Hole in the Rock' and back via Russell. www.excitor.co.nz
Sail NZ (NZ$99): Full day exploring in the Bay. First, you’re off by launch ‘hunting’ for dolphins and then, after a relaxing sojourn with lunch on an island, you’re ‘blasting’ for the afternoon on ‘The Edge’ – a huge catamaran under full sail. www.explorenz.co.nz
Horse Trek'n (Forest (NZ$65), Volcano (NZ$80)): Horse riding for the beginner or the experienced in the beautiful Bay of Islands and surrounds. www.horsetrekn.co.nz

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