This pass is perfect for those travellers with a few days to escape Auckland - or for those who want to add the Bay of Islands onto any other small group tours or bus passes.
The Far North of NZ (aka Northland) is a piece of paradise with a sub-tropical climate, white sandy beaches and forests. There is some world-class diving and water activities, and the kiwi locals love to holiday up here. Paihia in the Bay of Islands is also a great small town to spend more time in summer and get some sunshine amongst a picture perfect location.
In the summer, we include a stop off on the way up for you to swim at beautiful Waipu cove.
Number of Days 2
Starts: Auckland Finishes: Auckland
Tour Type: Hop on Hop Off Bus Pass
This pass starts in New Zealand’s largest city Auckland, known as the ‘city of sails.’
We depart for the beautiful Bay of Islands from 7.00am. This relaxed seaside town of Paihia is often called the ‘gateway to the Bay’. We stop en-route for a chance to snorkel at the Goat Island Marine Reserve (summer), New Zealand’s first marine reserve, before cruising up to Paihia for a relaxing afternoon in the stunning Bay.
Hostel along from the beach.
Optional Paid: Catch the ferry across to historic Russell (New Zealand’s ex-capital), skydiving, Hole in the Rock boat trip, diving.
Included Free: Snorkeling at Goat Island (summer only), tree hugging huge kauri trees at Parry Kauri Forest (wet weather/winter option).
Starts In: Queenstown
Finishes In: Christchurch
Number Of Days: 7
Starts In: Auckland
Finishes In: Auckland
Number Of Days: 3
Starts In: Queenstown
Finishes In: Queenstown
Number Of Days: 3