Northland Adventure: Bay of Islands & Tane Mahuta

Explore Northland’s wonders on a guided tour from Auckland to Paihia. Discover cultural sites, majestic forests, and hidden gems with Cheeky Kiwi Travel.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Auckland - Begin the tour in New Zealand’s largest city. As the journey commences over the iconic Harbour Bridge, the guide will introduce the day’s adventure.
  • The Kauri Museum - Leaving Auckland, the tour heads west through New Zealand’s kumara capital. The first stop is the Kauri Museum, where visitors learn about the fascinating history of…
What's Included
  • Waitangi guided tour and cultural performance
  • Entry in Kauri Museum
  • Small Group Fully Guided Tour
  • One way guided tour
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Accommodation
  • Return to Auckland
Additional Information

Set off on an unforgettable one-way tour of Northland, a journey not to be missed. Explore the stunning Bay of Islands, sites of cultural and environmental significance, and the magnificent Tane Mahuta, the Lord of the Forest. This small group, fully guided day trip showcases the best of both coasts of subtropical Northland. Led by our famously…

Location
Auckland
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Hawaiisurfbabe
Nov 22, 2025
One my best days in New Zealand - This was truly one of my most enjoyable days in New Zealand. I had been looking for a good way to get to the Bay of Islands, and this tour turned out to be the perfect solution. We had a lovely small group of only three people and explored the West Coast, stopping at the Kauri Museum, walking through the Kauri tree forest, and visiting the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. The schedule was well-paced, never rushed, and the itinerary didn’t feel cramped at all. Because of all the interesting stops, the whole day felt relaxed, informative, and very memorable. I highly recommend this tour to anyone travelling to Paihia. Our guide, Ben, was absolutely the best—it truly felt like spending the day with friends. Thank you for a wonderful experience!
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T9567zajennyd
Nov 21, 2025
Auckland to Paihai small group tour - Thankyou Cheeky Kiwi for another amazing New Zealand experience. Ben was our wonderful driver and guide. After an early start and a quick stop for coffee, our little group was on the road. Ben was a wealth of knowledge about all things Māori. but also enjoyed hearing our experiences. We marvelled at the Kauri museum and the opportunity to see a living Kauri tree in the forest was absolutely overwhelming . Ben’s recommendation for fish and chips was well received! The Māori cultural experience and history of the treaty rounded off the day. It was a fantastic day . Our small diverse group , from the UK, Hawaii and Australia were really invested in the success of the day and we celebrated with drinks at the Tipsy Oyster in Paihai after Ben had dropped us off at our accommodation. A brilliant day, giving us another slice of New Zealand , thanks for the memories Ben, we all agreed you helped make our day something to remember.
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From $213
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).