Bay of Islands 3 days – High school

Bay of Islands is located in the Northland and it gets its nickname “the winterless north” because of the 2000 hours of sunshine and warmth the region is drenched in each year. The area is also full of history: The combination of warm weather, history, geographical diversity, and natural beauty makes the far North a must-see.

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION

Bus Stop at 26-28 Princes Street, Grafton, 1010 Auckland or where arranged

MAP

DEPARTURE TIME

2.00pm

PASSENGER NUMBER REQUIRED

Tour is guaranteed with a minimum of 8 passengers

INCLUDED

All Transport
2 x Shared Accommodation
Tour Leader
2 x Breakfast
2 x Dinners
Cape Reinga and 90 mile beach
Kauri Trees
Forest Walks
Hundertwasser Toilets

NOT INCLUDED

Optional activities

Lunches & 1 dinner

WHAT TO BRING

Swimming costume

Camera

Extra cash for optional activities

Sunscreen / Sunglasses / Sun hat

Towel

Comfortable shoes

A light rain jacket (just in case)

Please don’t bring a big bag!

Experience the stunning natural beauty of the Bay of Island and its 144 Islands. Optional full-day tour to the top of the North Island, visiting Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach. Relish in the spectacular panoramic views of the Cape and see the point where the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean meet. Experience the thrill and excitement whilst sand boarding down the Te Paki Sand Dunes and enjoy the many other optional activities available (at additional costs) such as Parasailing, Sky Diving, Dolphin cruises, Boat trips to Islands, Waitangi Museum, Kayaking, Hole in the Rock, Ferry to Russell NZ first Capital.

DAY 1 AUCKLAND → PAIHIA

Depart 2.00 pm Auckland 26 princes street CBD 1010 (unless otherwise arranged). View an 800-year old Kauri tree and take a short walk through the native Kauri bush. Visit the internationally famous Hundertwasser Toilet, the only building in the Southern Hemisphere designed by the Austrian born artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser. Arrive in Paihia, the birthplace of NZ, and the entrance to 144 islands in the Bay of Islands, and check in to the accommodation. Dinner included tonight

DAY 2 PAIHIA

Breakfast in the Kitchen of the lodge (Included). Depart accommodation. Visit Cape Reinga and 90 Mile Beach, enjoy spectacular panoramic views at the famous Cape Reinga lighthouse, try sandboarding and enjoy lunch at Tapotupotu Bay. Dinner included tonight

DAY 2 PAIHIA → AUCKLAND

We will make a plan that suits your budget Breakfast in the Kitchen of the lodge (Included). Load bags on bus and depart accommodation. Take a ferry to beautiful Russell, sometimes referred to as Kororāreka, the town in the Bay of Islands, and walk up to Flagstaff hill to 360 degrees view of Bay of Islands. Optional activities (see listed below). Own arrangements for lunch based on the time between your activities. Meet at the Paihia Information Centre (BY FERRY BUILDING) to depart for Auckland after a great day of fun and activities. Departure approximately *2:00 pm. Arrive back in Auckland to the departure/drop off point (approximately *6:00 pm). *Times are approximate, please allow for variances in times due to unforeseen situations and depending on the options chosen.