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Group tour to Bay of Islands return from Auckland
5.0
44 Ratings
Auckland
Experience a full-day adventure from Auckland to the Bay of Islands. This excursion includes convenient pickup and drop-off from your centrally located Auckland hotel. Enjoy a 4.5-hour guided boat cruise with comprehensive commentary, and a 3-hour private scenic drive each way, featuring picturesque stops for capturing stunning photos.
Experience a full-day adventure from Auckland to the Bay of Islands. This excursion includes convenient pickup and drop-off from your centrally located Auckland hotel. Enjoy a 4.5-hour guided boat cruise with comprehensive commentary, and a 3-hour private scenic drive each way, featuring picturesque stops for capturing stunning photos.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Paihia Harbour - Embark on a cruise from Paihia in the Bay of Islands, exploring 144 islands in search of Bottlenose dolphins on a full-day tour departing from Auckland.
- Paihia Harbour - Embark on a cruise from Paihia in the Bay of Islands, exploring 144 islands in search of Bottlenose dolphins on a full-day tour departing from Auckland.
What's Included
- Professional Driver / Guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- All entry tickets & guided tours
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Auckland City Center
- Professional Driver / Guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- All entry tickets & guided tours
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Auckland City Center
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant seats must be requested at least 24 hours in advance (extra charges apply)
- A minimum of 4 people is required for the tour to operate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant seats must be requested at least 24 hours in advance (extra charges apply)
- A minimum of 4 people is required for the tour to operate
Location
Pullman Auckland Hotel & Apartments
Princes Street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(44 Ratings)
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Steven_r
Sep 9, 2025
Request Nancy for the Bay of Islands Tour . . . incredible! - I have booked more tours with viator than I can count and this was the BEST. Nancy was an amazing guide for our group. She kept us laughing all day while showing us some of New Zealand's most breathtaking scenery. There were plenty of times for restroom breaks and to get snacks if we were hungry. She knew an incredible amount about local history and culture which made the day even more amazing.
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Stevenrx1718vr
Sep 9, 2025
BEST TOUR EVER!!! Nancy was AMAZING. - This was one of the top tours I have EVER taken. Out of dozens of tours all over the world I think Nancy was the best tour guide I have ever had. She was funny, professional, knew all kinds of things about local culture and history. The day was simply perfect. We adapted to the weather, had plenty of time for breaks to eat and use the facilities. We saw some of the most spectacular scenery I have ever seen and I have been to New Zealand many times. I really look forward to taking another tour with Auckland & Beyond and will request to work with Nancy again. Fantastic! Highly recommend.
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Lpicco91
Jul 31, 2025
Great tour with Nancy! - We had a great experience with our guide Nancy! She told us a lot about New Zealand and showed us some really interesting spots on the way to the Bay of Islands. She also gave us a couple of options along the way and let us choose what we preferred to see, which we really appreciated.
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Meganso9559al
Feb 19, 2025
Great Experience - Nancy was a fantastic guide. Very informative and kept the tour interesting and fun for the family. She was full of fun facts about New Zealand.
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Gwaldmpa
Feb 17, 2025
Long but Great Tour - Tour was great. Long day but the new vans were comfortable. Palo our drive was fantastic. Friendly, amusing and very knowledgeable.
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T6517ncjenniferr
Feb 7, 2025
Worth the trip! - What a beautiful place! As others have said, this is a long day from Auckland but so worth it. The cruise is beautiful, and stopping off to explore the islands with a little hiking was wonderful. Martin was kind, thoughtful, and informative as a guide and worked hard to make sure everyone in my small group (just 5 people) had a great day.
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Jeffrey_h
Jan 12, 2025
Great guide and tour - Warren was such a wonderful guide. Made the tour super fun and special. Itinerary was great. A beautiful day.
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Davidlq6565rf
Jan 10, 2025
The full day excursion is worth it for the fabulous experience & glorious scenary - A long day but worth the effort for the fabulous scenery, the boat trip, island visit and exceptional driver hosting knowledge of Warren. We were delayed with traffic but Warren remained calm and got us to the boat and back. A little bit of paradise
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Z1385egkathyj
Jan 9, 2025
A Must To Do in Auckland - Fantastic and great value tour.
Warren was our guide and we gave us a very warm welcome, he was so informative and very humerus too.
The journey from Auckland to the Bay of Islands passed quickly and we could appreciate the vast landscape which is beautiful and lush.
Warren spoke movingly about the heritage of his country and this was excellent
Once on the boat we sailed for about an hour and the sailed through the Hole in the Rock which was superb.
Had relaxation time on a beach with welcoming cool drinks.
Heading back to the city we saw a beautiful sunset.
Thank you for a very well organised tour
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Nailyx
Dec 18, 2024
Amazing Experience with Auckland and Beyond Tours! - Our trip to the Bay of Islands was absolutely fantastic! Adil, our tour guide, made the day unforgettable. He was incredibly informative, attentive, sharing New Zealand’s history and other insights. Also, while ensuring everything ran smoothly. The Bay of Islands itself was stunning. Adil’s professionalism and friendly demeanor truly elevated the experience. Highly recommend this tour and guide to anyone visiting New Zealand!
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