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Bay of Islands Explorer

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Gold Operator: Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 50
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Auckland
Auckland
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Day 2
Auckland
Auckland
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Choice of Tony's Original Steak and Seafood Restaurant, Orbit Restaurant at Sky Tower, or Grand Millennium Ember Restaurant)
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice activity of your choice: Auckland Harbour Cruise, Waiheke Gourmet Food & Wine Tour, Waitakere Wilderness Experience, Auckland City Revealed, or Flavours of our City Walking tour
- Scenic Freechoice Dining: choice of Tony's Original Steak and Seafood Restaurant, Orbit Restaurant, or Grand Millennium Ember Restaurant
Optional Activities
- All Blacks Experience & Weta Workshop Unleashed
Landmarks
Sky Tower
Day 3
Auckland to Paihia
Auckland to Paihia
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Kauri Museum visit
- Scenic Enrich: guided tour to T-ane Mahuta kauri tree with local Maori guide
- Scenic Sunset Drinks on hotel terrace
Landmarks
Kauri Museum
T-ane Mahuta kauri tree
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Day 4
Paihia
Paihia
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Included lunch with Darryl's Lunch Cruise (if selected)), Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice activity of your choice: Darryl's Lunch Cruise, Russell Mini-Tour, Discover the Bay Cruise, or Taste the Bay Tour
Landmarks
Hole in the Rock
Russell
Christ Church
Pompallier House
Omata Estate Vineyard
Kororareka Oyster Farms
Day 5
Paihia to Cape Reinga
Paihia to Cape Reinga
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich: Cape Reinga journey including Ninety Mile Beach and sand dunes
Landmarks
Cape Reinga
Ninety Mile Beach
Day 6
Paihia to Auckland
Paihia to Auckland
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich: Waitangi Treaty Grounds tour with Maori guide
- Hundertwasser Art Centre visit in Whangarei
Landmarks
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Hundertwasser Art Centre

Landmarks
Sky Tower

Landmarks
Kauri Museum
T-ane Mahuta kauri tree
Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Landmarks
Hole in the Rock
Russell
Christ Church
Pompallier House
Omata Estate Vineyard
Kororareka Oyster Farms

Landmarks
Cape Reinga
Ninety Mile Beach

Landmarks
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Hundertwasser Art Centre

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Laurie5.0•February 2020
we had a fabulous time! If there would be a complaint it would be that we had a lot more meals and fun than what was...
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Wendy4.5•January 2019
Had not travelled with Scenic before however I am now a convert. Totally enjoyed the places we visited and the free...
Had not travelled with Scenic before however I am now a convert. Totally enjoyed the places we visited and the free choices available. Top class local guides and excellent activities. New Zealand itself is beautiful. We were a group of 40 and everyone was fabulous. Our tour director Sally was brilliant, totally in touch with everyone and very jolly all along. Very professional. Our driver Alan was also excellent, very knowledgeable on all the places we travelled through. What a lot of fun.Show more
Patricia4.0•May 2018
Good selection of sites visited: correction: our tour guide / driver for south NZ was excellent. For north NZ was...
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What hotels will be used for this trip?
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- Scenic Luxury Cruises & ToursOperator•Written June 2026
  Regarding your question about accommodation, the tour operator does not provide us with a set list of hotel names in advance for this adventure. However, with Scenic you can expect to stay in some of the most relaxing and stylish accommodation available. In select locations, Scenic features "Scenic Special Stays" – iconic properties renowned for their location, heritage, and character. You can absolutely expect this same high standard on your New Zealand adventure.

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