Discover The Bay & Russell Mini Tour
Tour by Auckland,Great Sights |
New Zealand Tour
- Auckland Harbour Bridge
- Parry Kauri Park
- Bay of Islands
- Guided Tour of Waitangi Treaty Grounds
- Mini Bus tour of Russell, New Zealand's first Capital.
- View from Flagstaff Hill
- Maritime Visitor Centre
- Price includes hotel pick-up and admissions
- Luxury Coach Transport
Departures
| Depart | 7:30am |
| Frequency | Daily |
| Total Duration | 12.5 Hours |
| Leaves | SkyCity Travel Centre, 102 Hobson St. (near the Sky Tower), Auckland or from selected centrally located Hotels* |
| Returns | SkyCity Travel Centre, 102 Hobson St. (near the Sky Tower), Auckland |
| Hotel* | Time |
| All Seasons Hotel (formerly Hotel Formula 1) | 7:00 am |
| Ascott Metropolis | 6:55 am |
| Aspen House | 7:00 am |
| Auckland Central Backpackers | 6:55 am |
| Auckland City Hotel | 7:05 am |
| Barry Court | 6:45 am |
| Best Western President Hotel | 6:55 am |
| City Central Hotel | 6:50 am |
| City Life Apartments, Queen St. entrance | 6:55 am |
| Copthorne Harbour City Hotel | 7:05 am |
| Copthorne Hotel Auckland City (formerly Cop Anzac Ave) | 6:55 am |
| Crowne Plaza | 6:50 am |
| Duxton Hotel | 6:45 am |
| Grafton Oaks Hotel | 6:45 am |
| Heritage Towers Nelson Street | 6:55 am |
| Hilton Auckland, Princes Wharf | 7:05 am |
| Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland, 1 Hobson St. | 7:05 am |
| Hyatt | 6:55 am |
| I-Stay Residences (formally Oaks Residence) | 7:05 am |
| Ibis/Novotel Ellerslie | 6:30 am |
| Intercity Terminal, 102 Hobson Street | 7:25 am |
| Kingsgate Parnell | 6:45 am |
| Kiwi International | 6:45 am |
| Langham Hotel, Lower Lobby | 6:45 am |
| Mercure Hotel Auckland | 7:05 am |
| Mercure Windsor | 7:05 am |
| Oaks Smartstay Apartments on Hobson | 6:45 am |
| Quadrant Hotel | 6:55 am |
| Quay West Apartments | 7:05 am |
| Quest Aptmts, 62 Queen St | 6:55 am |
| Quest Auckland, 363 Queen St | 6:45 am |
| Quest on Eden, 52 Eden Crescent | 7:00 am |
| Quest on Mount, 15 Mount St | 6:45 am |
| Quest on Nelson, 90-92 Nelson St | 6:45 am |
| Quest Parnell, 8 Heather St | 6:45 am |
| Rendezvous hotel (Ex Carlton Hotel) | 6:45 am |
| Rydges Hotel | 6:55 am |
| Scenic Hotel Auckland (formerly Airedale) | 6:45 am |
| Sebel Viaduct | 7:05 am |
| Sky City Grand Hotel | 7:10 am |
| Sky City Hotel | 7:10 am |
| Stamford Plaza | 7:05 am |
| The Heritage Hotel | 6:55 am |
| Waldorf Celestion Apartments | 6:45 am |
| Waldorf Stadium Apartments | 6:45 am |
| Westin Lighter Quay | 7:05 am |
| YHA Auckland City Hostel | 6:45 am |
| YHA Auckland International Hostel -Turner Street | 6:45 am |
Booking Confirmation:
- Confirmation E-Voucher will be sent within 24 hours of booking, subject to availability
- E-Voucher contains operator details, times and local contact telephone numbers
- This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of travel
Travel from Auckland across the Auckland Harbour Bridge, north via the Hibiscus Coast to the beautiful to the Bay of Islands, stopping at the Parry Kauri Park on the way.
Relax in the Waterfront Lounge before catching the Fullers Ferry to Russell to take a one-hour tour by coach.
You'll see remarkable views of the Bay of Islands from Flagstaff Hill and learn about the major historical sights of Russell, including Pompallier Mission House and Christ's Church. Share an insight into New Zealand's earliest European history on this one-hour tour.
There's no place in the world like the Bay of Islands a stunning region of 144 secluded islands, abundant in natural wonders and marine life. Regarded as the birthplace of New Zealand as a bi-cultural nation, the Bay of Islands is rich in both Maori culture and early European history. Discover well-preserved Maori and European relics of the past, and learn more about the unique history that has shaped our country.
Enjoy the ferry trip back to Paihia and visit the historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds.
After visiting the treaty grounds, rejoin your coach to return to Auckland.
- Bring a togs (bathers/swimmers), hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable shoes and camera
- Covered footwear should be worn
- In winter months we advise dressing warmly - jackets and warm clothes recommended
- Child ages are 5-15 years inclusive (0-5 years are free if sitting on a lap, but if a seat is required a child fare must be paid)
- There is no guarantee of swimming with dolphins. This tour operates with a Department of Conservation permit however for the protection of Dolphins and other marine mammals, interaction with them is governed by the Marine Mammal Protection Act. If the conditions of the Act are not met or the sea conditions are not safe then trips will be viewing only
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