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Bay of Islands Tours and Vacation Packages

  • Urapukapuka Island
  • The seaside town of Russell is one of the most popular destinations and a great inclusion on any New Zealand vacation.
  • Sunset in the beautiful Bay of Islands is a great photo opportunity on all New Zealand tours.
  • Urupukapuka Island is the largest island in the Bay of Islands
  • More than 140 islands make up the The Bay of Islands region
  • Maori culture is very prevalent in the Bay of Islands

The Bay of Islands region is located on the east coast of the North Island, 60 kilometres/36 miles north of Whangarei and is a very popular tourist region catering to those interested in sailing, fishing or just enjoying the scenery on a New Zealand vacation. There is an abundance of natural beauty and marine life with 150 islands in total.

Most visitors on New Zealand tours use Paihia as a starting point as it has a range of accommodations, restaurants and other facilities. Its other assets are safe waters and superb beaches.
Nearby, within walking distance is Waitangi where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed by Maoris and Europeans in 1840. This historic site located on a vast peaceful estate offers conducted tours of the site as well as the Treaty House.

Opua has sandy beaches ideal for swimming and is also a sailboat centre. The island resort of Russell can be reached by car ferry.

Russell, also easily reached by ferry from Paihia, is possibly the most attractive of all the Bay of Islands destinations. It is a historic centre and offers great panoramic views from the top of the hills behind the town.

For the active visitor, on a New Zealand vacation, skydiving, parasailing, scuba diving and kayaking are readily available in the Bay of Islands.

 

 

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Extend Your Stay

Consider an additional stopover to your New Zealand vacation at one of Goway's South Pacific destinations. You can choose from our selection of Australian vacations, Tahiti vacation packages or stay at one of our Fiji resorts or perhaps take a Cook Island vacation. This can be done stopping over en route to or from New Zealand.

 

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Bay of Islands

  • Beautiful Bay of Islands

    MODERATE | TAILOR-MADE: Extend your stay on New Zealand’s North Island with a trip to the Bay of Islands. Enjoy the stunning coastal scenery and impeccable stretches of beach in the beautiful Bay of Islands. Visit historic Russell and Cape Reinga before heading back to the Bay and on to Auckland.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 503
    Trip Type:
    Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Auckland: Great Northerner: Premier Escorted Vacation

    FIRST-CLASS | ESCORTED COACH TOURING: Take a New Zealand vacation that introduces you to the natural wonders and Maori culture of the North Island. Get acquainted with the country in picturesque Auckland before touring the ancient Maori sites of the Bay of Islands and Rotorua and closing out your trip in Windy Welly.
    Duration:
    9 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 3,545
    Trip Type:
    Escorted Coach Touring, Single Friendly
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  • Auckland: Northern Explorer: Value Plus Escorted Vacation

    MODERATE | ESCORETED COACH TOUR: Experience the best of New Zealand’s North Island including the Bay of Islands and Rotorua.
    Duration:
    8 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,495
    Trip Type:
    Escorted Coach Touring, Single Friendly
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  • Bay of Islands Self Drive

    Drive north from Auckland to beautiful Bay of Islands. Enjoy some leisure time and get to know the area before visiting the superb beaches of Cape Reinga, New Zealand’s northernmost point.
    Duration:
    4 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 549
    Trip Type:
    Self-Drives
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  • Christchurch: Essence of New Zealand: Premier Escorted Vacation

    FIRST-CLASS | ESCORTED COACH TOURING: Discover the best of New Zealand from Christchurch to Auckland on this brisk, first class coach tour that includes the Fiordlands, adventure-loving Queenstown, glacier country, the Marlborough wine region, Rotorua, the Bay of Islands, and more.
    Duration:
    20 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 8,495
    Trip Type:
    Classics (Bestsellers), Escorted Coach Touring, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Christchurch: The Long White Cloud: Premier Escorted Luxury Vacation

    Delve into the scenic delights of New Zealand with a small group of fellow explorers. Combine natural beauty with creative comforts as you explore Franz Josef Glacier, cruise along picturesque Milford Sound, and gaze upon the bubbling mud pools and geysers of Rotorua.
    Duration:
    19 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 11,170
    Trip Type:
    Escorted Coach Touring
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