3Day/2Nights Bay of Islands Tour
Overview
A three-day INDEPENDANT travel package departing Auckland daily. This comprehensive tour of the Bay of Islands is ideal for the first time visitor to New Zealand. With natural beauty, rocky islets and pristine beaches, the Bay of Islands is the water playground of the North Island. Learn about Maori culture, travel to the northernmost point of New Zealand and take a cruise through the famous "Hole in the Rock".
The tour includes two nights' accommodation.
What's Included
- Lunch
- This is an INDEPENDENT travel package not a group tour
- Mini Tour of Russell and Hole in the Rock / Dolphin Cruise
- All transfers an coaching
- Cape Reinga Day tour
- Guided Tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Cultural Performance
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
102 Hobson Street
Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Auckland – Bay of Island
3 Stops
Day Two: Cape Reinga Day Excursion
3 Stops
Bay of Islands – Auckland
2 Stops
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is an independent multiday tour with guaranteed daily departures, on each day of travel you will be travelling with a different driver / guide and different passengers.
- Please note that the coach from Auckland to Paihia and return is an intercity coach (full size tour coach, however, with little to no commentary)
- This is not a fully escorted group tour.
- Maximum of two checked bags per person (up to 23kg each)
- One piece of small hand luggage permitted onboard
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on 3Day/2Nights Bay of Islands Tour?
Cancellation Policy
Still have questions?
We're here to help.
Activity code: C-2950CLT38
Traveler Photos
Reviews
Average 4.60 out of 5 stars based on 40 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
Additional Info
Similar Tours & Activities
Experience Auckland's nightlife like never before on our City Lights Night Kayak Tour. Begin at St Mary’s Bay, a short walk from Viaduct Harbour and...
$83
Zombie Bite Escape Room Experiences
An escape room like other: Brace yourself for an escape room experience that defies the ordinary. In Zombie Bite, we’ve crafted a post-apocalyptic setting—one where...
$155
Embark on a one way tour of Northland, a journey that can't be missed. Visit the breathtaking Bay of Islands, sites of cultural and environmental...
$201
Auckland Highlight Fullday City Tour
Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand. As it is the biggest city, there are lots of things to do. This tour is visiting...
$143
Experience Auckland's nightlife like never before on our City Lights Night Kayak Tour. Begin at St Mary’s Bay, a short walk from Viaduct Harbour and...
$83
An escape room like other: Brace yourself for an escape room experience that defies the ordinary. In Zombie Bite, we’ve crafted a post-apocalyptic setting—one where...
$155
Embark on a one way tour of Northland, a journey that can't be missed. Visit the breathtaking Bay of Islands, sites of cultural and environmental...
$201
Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand. As it is the biggest city, there are lots of things to do. This tour is visiting...
$143
Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
It’s hard to imagine an Auckland skyline without the iconic Sky Tower. For over 25 years now, this magnificent 328m high structure has been the...
$30
Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour
Enjoyable, informative and a great day out... Explore Auckland with a more personalised experience. An exceptional value, we offer a very comprehensive tour covering all...
$41
Look for whales, dolphins and seabirds in the pristine waters of Hauraki Gulf just a short boat ride from Auckland city's Viaduct Harbour. Learn from experts...
$129
Wētā Workshop Unleashed is an immersive, guided experience at Auckland's SkyCity, created by five-time Academy Award-winning Wētā Workshop. On this interactive tour, you'll go behind...
$39
It’s hard to imagine an Auckland skyline without the iconic Sky Tower. For over 25 years now, this magnificent 328m high structure has been the...
$30
Enjoyable, informative and a great day out... Explore Auckland with a more personalised experience. An exceptional value, we offer a very comprehensive tour covering all...
$41
Look for whales, dolphins and seabirds in the pristine waters of Hauraki Gulf just a short boat ride from Auckland city's Viaduct Harbour. Learn from experts...
$129
Wētā Workshop Unleashed is an immersive, guided experience at Auckland's SkyCity, created by five-time Academy Award-winning Wētā Workshop. On this interactive tour, you'll go behind...
$39
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
Filter by:
If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- Lunch.
- This is an INDEPENDENT travel package not a group tour.
- Mini Tour of Russell and Hole in the Rock / Dolphin Cruise.
- All transfers an coaching.
- Cape Reinga Day tour.
- Guided Tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Cultural Performance.
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 3Day/2Nights Bay of Islands Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 3Day/2Nights Bay of Islands Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lunch
- This is an INDEPENDENT travel package not a group tour
- Mini Tour of Russell and Hole in the Rock / Dolphin Cruise
- All transfers an coaching
- Cape Reinga Day tour
- Guided Tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Cultural Performance
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is an independent multiday tour with guaranteed daily departures, on each day of travel you will be travelling with a different driver / guide and different passengers.
- Please note that the coach from Auckland to Paihia and return is an intercity coach (full size tour coach, however, with little to no commentary)
- This is not a fully escorted group tour.
- Maximum of two checked bags per person (up to 23kg each)
- One piece of small hand luggage permitted onboard
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
