Well, the trip there and back was a bit strenuous; the bus was a bit cramped, and that for about 3 hours. But basically, the tour was very worth it; you saw the beautiful landscape, and the boat trip was also a nice experience. We were even lucky and saw dolphins, which was a stroke of luck. Since they had not been spotted there for a long time. We can recommend the tour.
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Flyer52364201267
August 21, 2026
Bay of Islands Day Tour
I had a great experience with Auckland & Beyond on their Bay of Islands Day Tour. The trip was well organised from start to finish, and it was a great way to explore the area from Auckland without having to organise everything yourself.
Our guide, Jon, was definitely one of the highlights. He was very knowledgeable about the area, professional throughout the day, and also had a great sense of humour and a very friendly attitude. He made the experience feel relaxed and enjoyable.
The Bay of Islands scenery was beautiful, and having a guide who could share information about the places we visited added a lot to the experience.
My tip: if you're visiting Auckland and don't have enough time to stay overnight in the Bay of Islands, this is a great option for getting a taste of the region in one day.
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BigMamma_101
July 21, 2026
Amazing tour with a super guide
The Bay of Islands tour with guide Dave was amazing ! His knowledge and laughs made the long trip from Auckland well worth it. Highly recommend this tour amd hope you are lucky enough to have Dave 😀
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Kerris_S
July 10, 2026
Fantastic day out ! Not to be missed!
Absolutely brilliant day. Raymond our driver was very friendly and knowledgable. Punctual throughout. Guided us every step of the way.
Highlight of the trip was definitely seeing the dolphins!
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PATRICIAANNBRENDA_V
May 30, 2026
Bay of islands , Auckland , wonderful tour
Wonderful and informative .
Our your guide Simon was amazing , very knowledgeable and entertaining.
He certainly is an asset to the company. Keep on doing what you’re good at Simon .
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Cruiser06915284934
May 23, 2026
Lovely day trip
Mum and I had a beautiful day , bit disappointed about not being able to go out to the hole in n the rock , but we do understand that due to the weather was not possible, safety comes first, we had a beautiful 4 hours on the boat just being shone all the islands, got off at one , and walked up a hill for a beautiful view
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LI Q
May 18, 2026
A must do around Auckland
A very exciting and pleasant journey by our driver and guide Paul, Cruise to the hole in the rock is a must do around Auckland.
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Connor A
May 4, 2026
A great day out!
Great trip with transport from our hotel in Auckland to the Bay of Islands.
Simon was a great tour guide full of enthusiasm and fun facts about the Bay of Islands, Auckland and the rest of NZ! He was happy to answer all our questions which made the 3 hour return journey fly by!
We sadly didn't see any dolphins and the journey to the hole in the rock was a bit choppy but all in all a great day out!
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CherylH439
April 25, 2026
Enjoyable day, lovely journey and a super cruise.
Very enjoyable trip. Long journey but this was expected did manage some stops on the way to break up the time and comfort stops. Beautiful landscapes and countryside. The driver was great company and made sure we all were included and he explained some interesting things to do on our short stops. Can thoroughly recommend Warren.
The cruise to around the Bay of Islands was a good experience. The captain and crew very helpful and provided useful insights to each island we stopped at, felt very safe onboard. Managed to be able to drive through the hole in the wall but the captain made it very clear she would only do if sea conditions were suitable . Lovely rest stop on an island you are able to explore, took a short walk and time for a drink and ice cream too.
A great day out.
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Kathleen_G
April 24, 2026
The Bay of Islands is spectacular!
It makes for a long day but with a great guide like Warren and a fabulous 4 hours out on the salt water, it's well worth the hours to get there and back plus, your guide does all the driving and you get to sit back and enjoy the scenery. Warren was an awesome tour guide, sharing lots about Aotearoa culture, history, flora and fauna. He also had a extensive music Playlist that was great to listen to on the drive back to Auckland. Our skipper and crew were also awesome! Lots of knowledge shared and our skipper took us through the hole in the rock and made it look effortless. She was fantastic! Lots to see and many photos taken.
Simply a great day all the way around!
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