3Day/2Nights Bay of Islands Tour
Description
This comprehensive 3-day tour of the Bay of Islands is ideal for the first time visitor to New Zealand. With natural beauty, rocky islets and pristine beaches, the Bay of Islands is the water playground of the North Island. Learn about Maori culture, travel to the northernmost point of New Zealand and take a cruise through the famous "Hole in the Rock".
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Independent touring - this is not a group tour - we use local suppliers & you will have a different coach & driver each day.
- Please note that the coach from Auckland to Paihia and return is an intercity coach (full size tour coach, however, with little to no commentary)
Reviews(43)
I managed to do everything on the itinerary despite the looming cyclone. They even added a taxi so I didn’t get caught in the rain. The little touches were appreciated.
We appreciate your thoughts and comments and thank you for mentioning the small touches. We do our level best when it looks like the weather is not going to play ball. You dodged it nicely!
A good tour but it’s very DIY. This is not a traditional tour. You will be responsible for getting yourself to the hotel from the public bus, and back to the ferry for the beginning of the tour. You will also have to buy your ferry ticket.
Yes you are correct - we organise the various components and you have to keep to the timetable to make the components work. Watch this space for some new and improved options for the upcoming season.
The tours were fabulous. Be prepared to be hustled by transport but it’s likely to run behind time. Accommodation was incredibly fabulous. Location awesome.
Brilliant review - thank you.
The tours were conducted by experienced tour guides, done professionally and was entertaining. Though there was a cancellation due to weather, Leisure Tours was able to reschedule so that I could experience Cape Reigna, 90 mile beach & the Hole in Rock cruise. Views were awesome!
Wow such a fabulous review. Thank you. Pleased we were able to help to create a cool experience for you when the weather made life challenging.
Let someone else do the driving so you can enjoy the journey and not worry about having to book wverything separately.
Exactly! I could not have put it better myself.
Excellent content. Varied, full experience - cruise, bus tour to Cape Reinga and guided tour of Waitangi Treaty Ground
Thank you for taking the time to submit your review which are valuable to us to ensure we meet and where possible exceed our customers expectations. We do hope that you will have the opportunity to visit New Zealand again in the not too distant future.
Bay of Islands is beautiful. Russell is such a pretty town. The bus up was 30 mins late and there is no time factored in for lunch after leaving Auckland at such an early hour. It was not in the itinerary that we would spend over 2 hrs on the beach which was very disappointing as I had not brought swimwear. On the return to Auckland the bus again was 30 mins late and there was no pickup taxi waiting. This wasn't too much of a problem for me because my hotel was nearby but I would be an issue if your hotel was further away. While the scenery was beautiful if I was to do this trip again I would organise it myself.
Thank you for taking the time to submit your review which are valuable to us to ensure we meet and where possible exceed our customers expectations. We do hope that you will have the opportunity to visit New Zealand again in the not too distant future.
The GOR drive was spectacular. So many different landscapes,, rock formations , coastlines & forests. Our guide, Simon H, was superb: just the right balance between information -local & indigenous knowledge shared, humour & being sharp eyed! He spotted a Koala, don’t know how but despite his best efforts no kangaroos appeared. I rate the trip & Simon 5/5.
I think you have reviewed the wrong tour. We don't have koalas and kangaroos in New Zealand.
Easy to follow the program . You experience all the highlights of The Bay Of Islands Very good spot to go see The hotel was excellent with a nice view
Kiaora Jacolien and thank you for leaving a review. I am pleased tonhear that you enjoyed your tours with us!
I totally enjoyed the whole experience. The hotel I stayed in was excellent and the people were very kind.. I was very lucky the weather was so good the day tour around the Bay of Islands. X
Kiaora Fiona and thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are glad that you enjoyed your tour with us!
