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Hiking

Kayaking

Snorkeling

4 days

Overview

Nature lovers who leave the North Island without stopping off at the Bay of Islands will kick themselves all the way back home (and that’s a looong flight). This four-day trip to this outdoorsman’s paradise features ample time hiking the nature trails and makes the most of all that water with plenty of opportunities for swimming, snorkelling, kayaking, and sailing. Not enough? A night aboard a houseboat should do the trick. We take care of all the fuss. All you have to do is have the time of your life.

Itinerary

Arrive at any time. Arrive in Auckland at any time. There are no planned activities during the day, so check into the hotel and explore the city. Visit the Maritime Museum, walk the waterfront, or even take the ferry to Waiheke Island.

Travel north via backroads, stopping to see giant kauri trees, and go for an included snorkel at Goat Island Marine Reserve (seasonal). Board a large houseboat for an overnight trip through the beautiful Bay of Islands. Depart early and travel to a local reserve with giant kauri trees. Native to New Zealand, these trees are some of the largest in the world. Learn about their importance to European settlement in New Zealand. Head to the Goat Island Marine Reserve for an included activity of snorkelling to see abundant sea life (seasonal). Continue on to the Bay of Islands and board a houseboat – your home for the night. While on board, keep your eyes peeled for dolphins that may be frolicking nearby!

Enjoy free time in the morning on the boat. Choose to do a number of included water activities like kayaking, snorkelling, fishing or visiting nearby islands. Disembark and explore Paihia before enjoying dinner with the group. Enjoy a morning of activities from our boat base. Then travel back to the mainland for a walk around the small town of Paihia. An optional visit to the Treaty House in the nearby town of Waitangi is highly recommended.

Enjoy a free morning to relax. Opt to skydive or check out the historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Return to Auckland in the early evening where the tour finishes upon arrival. Take advantage of optional morning activities such as skydiving, fishing or visiting the historic town of Russell.

Accommodation

Hostels (2 nts), houseboat (1 nt). All nights multi-share.

What's Included

Snorkelling in Goat Island Marine Reserve (seasonal). Overnight boat excursion with included activities onboard like snorkelling, fishing, and kayaking. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Meals Included

3 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners

What to Take

You will be on the move a lot, so our advice is to pack as lightly as possible. We recommend using a backpack for your convenience, or a medium-sized suitcase if you prefer. Heavy luggage is not recommended for the health of the CEO, who will take a lead in loading the storage trailer. Due to space in the trailer, we will not be able to accommodate more than one piece of main luggage per person. A good size day-pack (20-35L) is also essential to carry your personal gear for the day, as access to luggage between destinations will be limited. This daypack will be used to carry your personal gear for the day, your lunch and a water bottle.

Safe Booking

Do I have to book in advance?

Yes, we encourage you to book this trek in advance.
For day activities, we recommend you to book 48 hours before the tour.
For multi-day packages, the earlier you book, the more significant is the chance that you can participate in the journey.

When do I have to pay?

We have a "book now, pay later" policy. Due to this process, we don't ask for any bank card details.
We created our booking system to be convenient and secure for you.
The provider will contact you and discuss the payment with you later.

What other fees do I have to pay?

There are no hidden fees on Trekhunt (like booking fee, cancellation fee, etc.).
We don't charge you any additional fees.
We offer this tour precisely with the same price and conditions as the provider.

Is booking secure?

We created our booking system to be convenient and safe for you.
We don't ask any of your bank card details!
We only ask you to provide us your name, email and mobile number.
We forward this information to the provider, who can send you the tour details.

Don't miss out. We recommend you to book this tour today.

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Hiking

Sailing

Itinerary

Arrive at any time. Arrive in Auckland at any time. There are no planned activities during the day, so check into the hotel and explore the city. Visit the Maritime Museum, walk the waterfront, or even take the ferry to Waiheke Island.

Travel north via backroads, stopping to see giant kauri trees, and go for an included snorkel at Goat Island Marine Reserve (seasonal). Board a large houseboat for an overnight trip through the beautiful Bay of Islands. Depart early and travel to a local reserve with giant kauri trees. Native to New Zealand, these trees are some of the largest in the world. Learn about their importance to European settlement in New Zealand. Head to the Goat Island Marine Reserve for an included activity of snorkelling to see abundant sea life (seasonal). Continue on to the Bay of Islands and board a houseboat – your home for the night. While on board, keep your eyes peeled for dolphins that may be frolicking nearby!

Enjoy free time in the morning on the boat. Choose to do a number of included water activities like kayaking, snorkelling, fishing or visiting nearby islands. Disembark and explore Paihia before enjoying dinner with the group. Enjoy a morning of activities from our boat base. Then travel back to the mainland for a walk around the small town of Paihia. An optional visit to the Treaty House in the nearby town of Waitangi is highly recommended.

Enjoy a free morning to relax. Opt to skydive or check out the historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Return to Auckland in the early evening where the tour finishes upon arrival. Take advantage of optional morning activities such as skydiving, fishing or visiting the historic town of Russell.

Accommodation

Hostels (2 nts), houseboat (1 nt). All nights multi-share.

What's Included

Snorkelling in Goat Island Marine Reserve (seasonal). Overnight boat excursion with included activities onboard like snorkelling, fishing, and kayaking. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Meals Included

3 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners

What to Take

You will be on the move a lot, so our advice is to pack as lightly as possible. We recommend using a backpack for your convenience, or a medium-sized suitcase if you prefer. Heavy luggage is not recommended for the health of the CEO, who will take a lead in loading the storage trailer. Due to space in the trailer, we will not be able to accommodate more than one piece of main luggage per person. A good size day-pack (20-35L) is also essential to carry your personal gear for the day, as access to luggage between destinations will be limited. This daypack will be used to carry your personal gear for the day, your lunch and a water bottle.

Safe Booking

Do I have to book in advance?

Yes, we encourage you to book this trek in advance.
For day activities, we recommend you to book 48 hours before the tour.
For multi-day packages, the earlier you book, the more significant is the chance that you can participate in the journey.

When do I have to pay?

We have a "book now, pay later" policy. Due to this process, we don't ask for any bank card details.
We created our booking system to be convenient and secure for you.
The provider will contact you and discuss the payment with you later.

What other fees do I have to pay?

There are no hidden fees on Trekhunt (like booking fee, cancellation fee, etc.).
We don't charge you any additional fees.
We offer this tour precisely with the same price and conditions as the provider.

Is booking secure?