Day one - Bay of Islands to Doubtless Bay (approximate driving
time 1 hour 30mins)
In the morning depart the Bay of Islands for Mangonui via Matauri
Bay, Tauranga Bay and Whangaroa. (optional stay overnight)
Activity suggestions:
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Paihia Wharf is the base for scenic
cruises to the Hole in the Rock. |
- Spend a day at one of the beautiful beaches in Matauri
Bay, Tauranga Bay, Taupo Bay, Coopers Beach, Cable Bay or
on Karikari Peninsula
- Explore the Whangaroa Harbour – perhaps go game fishing
- Fishing, sailing, kayaking, golf
- Explore the township of Mangonui - a great Heritage trail
and awesome fish’n’chips
- Visit a Whaling Museum at Butler Point
Accommodation: Doubtless Bay
Day two and three Doubtless Bay to Kaitaia (approximate driving
time 30 minutes)
In the morning depart Doubtless Bay for the Far North
Activity suggestions:
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A round of golf at Kauri Cliffs. |
- Guided tour to Cape Reinga along 90 Mile Beach
- Cape Reinga - where the two seas meet and departing point for spirits of the dead
- Self drive and further explore the Far North – spend
time at Houhora, Parengarenga Harbour, Great Exhibition Bay,
Spirits Bay
- Fishing – from boat, beach or rocks
- Some of NZ’s best surfing
- Walking – along a beach or through the bush
- Land yachting
- Golf – links course or otherwise – the views
will distract!
- Kayaking – harbours and coves
- Guided quad bike tours on 90 Mile Beach
- Sample the wines of New Zealand’s most northern vineyards
- Experience time in a Maori learning house and discover
Maori Culture
- Explore the gumdigging remnants of early European pioneers
- Visit a vintage collection and relive yesteryear
- Learn more of early shipwrecks and settlers at the Far
North Regional Museum
Accommodation: Far North
Day four Kaitaia via Hokianga to Bay of Islands
(approximate driving time 2 hours)
In the morning depart the Far North for the Hokianga.
Activity suggestions:
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Enjoy the local crafts of the
Hokianga. |
- Explore the historic townships of Kohukohu and Rawene connected
by vehicle ferry across the upper Hokianga Harbour
- Visit Historic places along the way
- Go tobogganing down the giant sand dunes
- Try your hand at Kauri Gum polishing or visit and amazing
maze
- Fishing, cruising, horse riding, pig hunting
- See a natural phenomenon – Wairere Boulders in Horeke
- Explore Kaikohe and Waimate North as you make you way back
to your destination
Accommodation: Bay of Islands
