Day 1 Auckland / Bay of Islands:
Morning departure from your Auckland Hotel, traveling across Auckland’s Harbour Bridge and past Orewa and the Hibiscus Coast. Travel past the region where early Bohemian settlers worked the scrub lands into farms and the extremely lucrative Kauri timber trade, which ultimately became a Kauri Gum trade around the world. Further North at Waipu, the Scottish settled and in the Bay of Islands in the early 1800’s, the missionaries and settlers arrived. In 1842 the Treaty of Waitangi was signed and a continuing peace was established between the Maori and the Pakeha (the European).
Morning tea will be at Kaiwaka (own cost).
Arrive at Paihia Wharf and check in for your Fullers Great Sights Bay of Island Overnight Cruise on the luxury 46 metre catamaran, MV ‘Ipipiri’. Whilst here you can purchase lunch at your own cost and arrangement. Transfer to Opua wharf from where you will depart and return.
On 'Ipipiri' cruise at 12 knots providing maximum stability through clear waters. Watch the dolphins and marine life as you cruise the Bay of Islands. When anchored safely in one of the many picturesque bays, the ships tender will be available for runs ashore for swimmers, snorkelling and kayaking for the more adventurous.
Dinner will feature local cuisine, full Bay of Islands buffet style. Vegetarian meals are also available. Breakfasts are full hot and cold buffet selection and tea, coffee and water is available at all times.
Day 2 Bay of Islands / Auckland
After breakfast your vessel will return to Opua Wharf and transfer back to Paihia. You have some leisure time and we recommend a ferry trip to historic Russell ($10.00 return own cost) or you may wish to play a round of golf. In the afternoon (4.30pm) your Great Sights coach will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you back to your hotel in Auckland. Enjoy this evening in Auckland, maybe visit the Viaduct Harbour area and experience the wonderful restaurants and nightlife. This evening is Day 1 of any tours departing from Auckland.
Cost
Prices are per person and do not include airfares
New Zealand Prices (NZD) Base Cost (twin share) $712| Single Supplement (no sharing) $254 | Note: Breakfast and Dinners included
Australian Prices (AUD) Base Cost (twin share) $608 | Single Supplement (no sharing) $216 | Note: Breakfast and Dinners included
Accommodation |
| | On board MV "Ipipiri" Catamaran Featuring thirty full size en-suite King sized (can convert to twin) State rooms spread over two decks, with sea views offering views of sunrise and sunset from the privacy of your room. Two decks allow for a 70-seat restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining and bar. |
Meals
Day One
Morning tea (own cost and arrangement) will be at Kaiwaka.
Lunch at own cost and arrangement
Dinner included on MV 'Ipipiri'
Day Two
Breakfast included on MV 'Ipipiri'
Lunch and Dinner at own cost and arrangement
