The Best of the Bay… (trip)

The Best of the Bay of Islands, New Zealand

  • Auckland Airport, Auckland, New Zealand
  • Active & Adventure
“Excellent itinerary. Good kitchen set up. When arranging trip e mails were all answered quickly and answered my questions well.… ”
New Zealand, Australia and Pacific

from $534* per person4 DaysOctober-April
Basic accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: Flying Kiwi Adventure Tours 26 people max
If you want to escape the city for a few days of fun in the sun then this trip is ideal. We enjoy warm turquoise waters, golden beaches, superb rides and fantastic hikes on this great journey around the winterless North. Take the chance to paddle a Waka, learn a Haka and hike through towering, ancient Kauri forests as we discover the real beauty of New Zealand.  The Beach It is a great taster for our unique and popular trip style and can easily be linked in with longer trips.

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New Zealand, Australia and Pacific

1 testimonial about this trip

  1. Reviewer: sven located in switzerland
    Excellent itinerary. Good kitchen set up. When arranging trip e mails were all answered quickly and answered my questions well. Excellent driver — very patient, generous with his time.


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Itinerary

point 1: Depart Auckland 10am. Leave
the city for the golden beaches and warm
waters of the Bay of Islands. Visit the
historic Treaty House. Enjoy the mangrove
walk leading to the thundering Haruru
Waterfalls. Cycle scenic route. Star-gazing
around the camp fire. L/D U

point 2: Delicious pancake
breakfast. Spend the day in
the Bay of Islands clear turquoise
waters, just relaxing at the beach
or taking out one of the free boogie
boards. Enjoy lush Opua Forest walks.
Cycle scenic loop to Russell visiting
Kauri Grove on the way. Great optional
trip to Cape Reinga, sail the Bay of Islands,
dolphin swimming, Waka paddle and village
tour or dive the Rainbow Warrior. In the evening
enjoy an optional Maori Concert and Haka! A
second night at same camp. B/D U

point 3: A day full of adventure. Great cycle
routes & walks, then on to Opononi’s dunes
for beach fun and optional sand boarding. Cycle
or bus to Waipoua Forest to explore the giant
Kauri trees. Travel Hibiscus Coast to camp near
Waiwera hot pools for a relaxing dip. B/L/D U

point 4: After breakfast enjoy the scenic route
with glimpses of the sea as we head back to the
“City of Sails”. It’s the last day for many so
a great time to share stories, gather those pics
and start planning the next trip. B

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