Discover the beautiful blue sea and stunning beaches on this New Zealand Northern Island tour.
Spend an exciting few days sailing on an America's Cup Boat on the Auckland Harbour and a gourmet day out on Waiheke Island visiting olive mills and renowned vineyards. You'll learn all about why Auckland is known as the 'City of Sails' and explore this beautiful area.
You'll then head up to the breathtaking Bay of Islands where you'll walk in the footsteps of the people that were involved in the birth of a modern New Zealand, see spectacular Maori cultural performances and enjoy a wonderful day out sailing and spotting dolphins.Discover the beautiful blue sea and stunning beaches on this New Zealand Northern Island tour.
Spend an exciting few days sailing on an America's Cup Boat on the Auckland Harbour and a gourmet day out on Waiheke Island visiting olive mills and renowned vineyards. You'll learn all about why Auckland is known as the 'City of Sails' and explore this beautiful area.
You'll then head up to the breathtaking Bay of Islands where you'll walk in the footsteps of the people that were involved in the birth of a modern New Zealand, see spectacular Maori cultural performances and enjoy a wonderful day out sailing and spotting dolphins.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Auckland, the City of Sails!
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Welcome to the New Zealand Northern Island! Upon arrival at the airport, your driver will meet you and take you to your hotel in downtown Auckland. Following check-in, you'll have the afternoon free to explore as you wish. You may want to hop on a bus to the nearby beaches or perhaps take a walk through Auckland's shopping district, Queen Street.
Accommodation
Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland Britomart★4 star
Activities
AucklandOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Auckland Airport to Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland Britomart
Destinations
Auckland
Day 2
America's Cup Sailing Experience
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This day will be about learning why Auckland is called the 'City of Sails'. Today, you will enjoy the unique opportunity to participate in sailing on the Grand Prix America's Cup racing machines. You will become part of the crew and take the helm, exert energy on the grinders or simply sit back and enjoy the action as you sail down the Auckland Harbour. In the afternoon, you can head over to the picturesque bayside village of Devonport and enjoy the view of the harbour from Mount Victoria.
Accommodation
Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland Britomart★4 star
Activities
America's Cup Sailing Experience
DevonportOptional Activity
Destinations
Auckland
Day 3
Gourmet Food & Wine Tour on Waiheke Island
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This morning, you will depart Auckland on the Fullers Ferry to Waiheke Island. You will be met on arrival by your guide and begin your day of enjoying succulent fresh oysters, award-winning olive oil and other locally produced speciality foods, accompanied by wines from some of the Island's top boutique vineyards. Visiting an olive mill and two vineyards, you'll learn all about the processes involved to deliver these delicious flavours.
Accommodation
Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland Britomart★4 star
Activities
Fullers Ferry Waiheke Island
Ananda Tours Waiheke Island Gourmet Food & Wine Tour
Meals
Lunch
Destinations
Auckland
Day 4
Explore the Bay of Islands & Waitangi
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Today, your tour takes you across the Auckland Harbour Bridge, north via the Hibiscus Coast to the beautiful Bay of Islands - a haven for people who enjoy sea activities and the beauty of uncrowded sandy beaches and native forests. You'll arrive in Paihia and visit the historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds, then be transferred to chosen accommodation. The rest of your day is yours to spend as you wish.
Accommodation
Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands★4 star
Activities
Auckland to Bay of Islands & Waitangi
Waitangi Treaty GroundsOptional Activity
PaihiaOptional Activity
RussellOptional Activity
Destinations
Auckland
Waitangi
Paihia
Russell
Day 5
Sailing & Dolphin Watching Adventure
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Today you will sail amongst the Islands on a 50-foot spacious catamaran the sailing yacht. This vessel is purpose-built for day sailing in the Bay of Islands. Aboard the boat, you'll be able to help set and trim the sails as well as relax on the spacious decks and watch for dolphins, penguins, petrels and other ocean birds. A delicious BBQ is served on board.
Accommodation
Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands★4 star
Activities
Carino Sailing and Dolphin Adventures
Meals
Lunch
Destinations
Waitangi
Paihia
Day 6
Depart the Bay of Islands
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Today it is time to say goodbye to this New Zealand Northern Island tour and take with you your treasured memories of sailing the waters of this beautiful area. When you're ready, you'll travel by luxury private transfer to Kerikeri airport where you'll depart after a truly memorable trip.
Transportations
Private Driver from Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands to Kerikeri Airport (Bay of Islands Airport)
Destinations
Waitangi
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What’s included?
5 nights accommodation
5 activities
2 lunches
Airport transfer
Ground transportation
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entrance fees
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Licensed English speaking guides
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
Starting From
AU$ 2,986/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
New Zealand in 6 days
4-star accommodation
24/7 in-destination support from your local designer
