New Zealand Tours- The Bay of Islands tour- 3 days- North Island

Explore the 144 islands that make up the Bay of Islands on the northern tip of New Zealand. A scenic and historic short trip, you can enjoy swimming, snorkeling, kayaking or fishing while surrounded by marine and bush wildlife.

Tour price:            NZ $ 395- quad share 
Starts from:           Aucland
Ends in:                 Aucland
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Itinerary:

Day 1: Auckland to Urupukapuka Island
We depart Auckland at 7am and head north to Paihia with stops on the way to see giant kauri trees, and snorkel at Goat Island marine reserve. For the next two nights we uniquely stay on Urupukapuka Island - 20 minutes by boat from the mainland and the largest island in the Bay. On the way to the island we enjoy a wildlife cruise to explore the Bay of Islands taking in many of the other 144 islands, which gave the place its name. We almost always see dolphins and other marine life on this trip! The boat then drops us at the island in the late afternoon for us to have time settle in for the night (D).

Day 2: Day on Urupukapuka Island
Wake up to the sounds of native birds on this amazing, historic island. Urupukapuka is covered in bushland and is surrounded by stunning beaches. You have the day open to do one of the great walks and explore the island, go swimming, kayaking, fishing or just relax on one of the golden sand beaches! There are also historic Maori Pa sites on the island to check out. Truly an amazing day! (No meals).

Day 3: Urupukapuka Island to Auckland
At midday we leave the island via boat and head back to the mainland. We then head to the historic Waitangi Treaty grounds and Ruapekapeka battlesite before making a stop at the Native Bird Recovery Centre (to see more native birds up close), arriving back into Auckland around 7.00pm (B).

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