Day 1: Homeport to Omapere (Sunday 18th August)
After a home pick up by shuttle, we join our flight to Auckland where we join our coach travelling north to Omapere via the Kauri Museum, Dargaville and the Waipoua Kauri Forest.
Hotel: The Sands Resort Hokianga
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Hokianga (Monday 19th August)
Today we explore Opononi and surrounding areas including the
lookout from the head of the harbour. You will have plenty of time
to read a book or try one of the numerous walks around the harbour.
Hotel: The Sands Resort Hokianga
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3: Hokianga (Tuesday 20th August)
This morning, we are taking the ferry from Rawene to Kohukohu.
We will visit this historic town, before travelling around
the small townships on the Northern side of the harbour.
We then retrace our steps to Omapere.
Hotel: The Sands Resort Hokianga
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4: Hokianga to Pahia (Wednesday 21st August)
After another great breakfast we farewell Hokianga and travel
via Kaikohe and down to Paihia where we will visit the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Then on to our hotel located on the waterfront at Pahia, Bay of Islands. You are free to dine at your leisure in Paihia this evening.
Hotel: Kingsgate Autolodge
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5: Cape Reinga (Thursday 22nd August)
Today we have a day trip to Cape Reinga. Our coach will take you
north to Kauri Kingdom where we will meet a local bus. This will take us to Cape Reinga and Tapotupotu Bay for a picnic lunch. We will stop at the famous Monganui fish shop on the way home.
Hotel: Kingsgate Autolodge
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6: Paihia – Bay of Islands (Friday 23rd August)
Today is a free day to explore Paihia. You may choose to join the
boat trip to the Hole in the Rock or take a short boat ride to Russell. The guided tour of Russell is excellent.
Hotel: Kingsgate Autolodge
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7: Paihia – Bay of Islands (Saturday 24th August)
Today we travel to Kerikeri for the morning markets and visit the
stone store. You will then have some time to explore Paihia. After
lunch we travel to Kawakawa where we take a ride on the Bay of
Islands Vintage Railway before returning for dinner.
Hotel: Kingsgate Autolodge
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8: Paihia to Auckland and home (Sunday 25th August)
Today we travel south via Whangarei to Auckland to meet our
flight home. Shuttles will transfer you to your door on arrival.
Meals: Breakfast
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