Tour Type: Independent Coach Tour
Duration: 3 Days
Tour Starts In: Auckland
Tour Finishes In: Auckland
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from NZ $729 pp
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3 Day Bay of Islands Leisurely Touring Route:
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Day
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Auckland - Bay of Islands
From Auckland travel north over the Harbour Bridge to Whangarei and Paihia. The afternoon is at your leisure for optional activities, such as a visit to quaint Russel. Your tour includes entry to Waitangi Treaty Grounds where the founding document of New Zealand was signed between the Maori & Europeans. Stay 2 nights in Paihia.
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Day
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Paihia - Cape Reinga - Paihia
Venture North to Cape Reinga via Puketi Kauri Forest, viewing giant Kauri trees, to where the Tasman Sea and Pacific Ocean meet. Zoom along Ninety Mile Beach. Stop for sightseeing and refreshments (own expense). |
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Cruise - Bay of Islands - Auckland
Cruise amongst the many islands of the Bay and through the intriguing Hole in the Rock, dophin watching en-route. Board your waiting coach and travel back to Auckland once more. Arrive in Auckland early evening. |
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from NZ $729
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3 Day Bay of Islands Leisurely Reviews
Tour reviews from past clients of Relaxing Journeys for the 3 Day Bay of Islands Leisurely. |
Much enjoyed the comfortable buses and knowledgeable running commentaries (although there were moments when I wished he would shut up for a while). I was very well looked after: pick up and delivery to hotel excellent. So no complaints, I think. Thanks.
Peter Webb (New Zealand)
Tour Date 04/07/2011 |
We had a lovely trip to the Bay of Islands and also out to the West Coast of the South Island, everything went really smoothly. The owners at the Rainforest Motel were especially lovely to us and we had a great time at the Glacier. All of the drivers were friendly, informative and entertaining - it was a great way to travel - not having done very many coach tours. We loved the train trip to Greymouth too, really enjoyable. I think if we had known that we were going to have as much time at Mount Cook as we did, we would have prepared for a walk or tried to organise a mini bus out to the lake with the floating ice. As it was we only had time to eat and a quick walk and look around the museum. Also the bus from Picton to Christchurch only had 1 toilet break over the whole trip, which was really awful and very uncomfortable, kind of ruined the nice views for me. Thanks.
Cathy Hartigan (Australia)
Tour Date 17/05/2011 |
We had a lovely trip to the Bay of Islands and also out to the West Coast of the South Island. Everything went really smoothly. The owners at the Rainforest Motel were especially lovely to us and we had a great time at the Glacier. All of the drivers were friendly, informative and entertaining - it was a great way to travel - not having done very many coach tours. We loved the train trip to Greymouth too, really enjoyable. I think if we had known that we were going to have as much time at Mount Cook as we did, we would have prepared for a walk or tried to organise a mini bus out to the lake with the floating ice. As it was, we only had time to eat and a quick walk and look around the museum. Thanks.
Cathy Hartigan (Australia)
Tour Date 12/05/2011 |
Excellent tour, the driver/guides were very informative and entertaining - especially the day trip to the Cape. Accommodation was good, but we did upgrade to a sea view room. Fullers trip on kattamaran of Bay of Islands was very good, and we enjoyed the one hour drop off on the island - very relaxing, and the staff were very helpful and friendly. The trip round the Treaty Ground was a bit of a whistle stop tour though. Otherwise good value for money.
Jennifer McCaig (United Kingdom)
Tour Date 05/11/2009 |
We really enjoyed the tour and will definitely make use of your services if we travel to New Zealand again. Congratulation on an excellent tour.
Wynand & Marilene de Wit (Australia)
Tour Date 16/06/2009 |
Excellent. Accommodation first class, restaurant superb. Overall rating of tour 9/10. Only one thing I would have liked, is on first afternoon that was free time, Tour of treaty grounds to be included, and then perhaps a ferry return ticket to Russell Island. That would have made tour complete. We missed out on Russell, as didn't realise its significance. Thoroughly enjoyed tour would highly recommend. Booking on line was made so easy. Thanks Pauline.
Pauline & Michael Frost (Australia)
Tour Date 27/05/2009 |
The Journey on Sunday to Paihia was very enjoyable with the driver Peter giving lots of information and being most helpful. The visit to Waitangi Treaty grounds (not included in our trip but on Peter's advice joining) was very interesting and the young Maori who took the tour was sincere and completely enthralled by the history of his people. The hotel was very comfortable although the food left a lot to be desired. The breakfast having been put onto hotplates for too long and therefore the eggs and bacon being chewy and unpalatable. The tour to the Cape Reinga was long and not informative although we may have been spoilt by Peter our first driver. Unfortunately the Ninety Mile beach was closed due to a Tapu . The BBQ meal at the sailing club was OK. We saw Dolphins the next day which was great. The boat we travelled on was well staffed and a treat to be on. The journey back to Auckland was OK.
Silvia & Robert Jackson (United Kingdom)
Tour Date 03/05/2009 |
We had a brilliant holiday in New Zealand. The people we met were very friendly and helpful. Our Coach Trip was a highlight of the holiday, our driver 'Murray' made it very special by informing us about everything we saw on the trip, and entertaining us with his stories, some a little far fetched but very entertaining. The coach was comfortable and so was the accommodation. We thoroughly enjoyed the days on this trip and would most certainly do it again if we come back to New Zealand.
Lorraine & Terence Howard (United Kingdom)
Tour Date 28/01/2009 |
Hi Just to let you know that when I picked up my mum from the coach station she was full of excitement, she had a fantastic time and whished she had booked a longer trip 3 days was just not long enough. She was a little dubious about the boat trip to start with as she had not been on a boat for a very long time, but after she plucked up the courage to get on the boat she had a fab experience. She was just a little disappointed that she did not get to see any dolphins. She stayed in a Bronze Class B&B she said the accommodation was great. I would like to thank you for the professional help you offered and the organisation was great. You really set my mind at rest as this is the first time that I have sent my mum away on a trip on her own. I would recommend your company to other family and friends that come out to see me in the future.
Angela Thomas (New Zealand)
Tour Date 08/12/2008 |
Tour Prices
All tour prices below are per person. |
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| Stay |
Twin Share |
Single |
Triple |
Breakfasts |
| Motel |
NZ $729 |
NZ $989 |
NZ $699 |
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| Bronze |
NZ $799 |
NZ $1,069 |
NZ $769 |
NZ $60 |
| Silver |
NZ $859 |
NZ $1,229 |
NZ $829 |
NZ $70 |
| Gold |
NZ $919 |
NZ $1,359 |
NZ $879 |
NZ $78 |
| Apartment |
NZ $969 |
NZ $1,409 |
NZ $869 |
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*Prices above are valid 01 November 2011 to 30 September 2012. Prices before or after this period are on request.
*Terms & Conditions apply to any discounts and/or specials above. Your designated tour consultant will apply the appropriate discounts automatically to your quote and detail any currently applicable 'Exclusive Specials'. |
Tour Information
This is an independent coach tour and operates daily. |
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Independent New Zealand Coach Tours
Independent coach tours are
the ideal way to explore New Zealand. We pre-book all your travel arrangements including coach, rail and ferry transport, accommodation, transfers between your transport and accommodation and key sightseeing activities. We can add and take off days in the middle, start or end of your tour and you can choose to add meals and/or pre and post tour accommodation. You also choose the level of accommodation that suits you best, from 3 star to 5 star! While the coaches do not have dedicated tour guides, the multi-talented coach drivers provide excellent onboard commentary. You will receive an informative touring wallet which will include brochures, detailed maps, tour vouchers and comprehensive itinerary.
Accommodation Levels
Your coach tour accommodation is in specially chosen properties, centrally located and of a high standard. Choose from 5 levels of accommodation - Motel, Bronze, Silver, Gold & Apartments. All accommodation is subject to availability at the time of booking so get in early!
Daily Departures
Our independent coach tours operate daily, using regular coach, train and ferry services. This provides you with excellent flexibility when planning your coach tour start date to coincide with your flights or other holiday arrangements.
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