3 DAY NEW ZEALAND BAY OF ISLANDS

DAY 1 Auckland, Bay of Islands (D)
Today we journey across the Auckland Harbour Bridge and travel through the farming communities of Warkworth and Wellsford. We visit the Matakohe Kauri and Pioneer Museum, home to the largest collection of Kauri gum in the world. We continue to the majestic Waipoua Kauri Forest Reserve and view the giant Kauri tree ‘Tane Mahuta’ Lord of the Forest. On arrival in the Bay of Islands National Maritime Park visit the Waitangi Treaty House, Maori Meeting House and War Canoe.
Accommodation: Waitangi Resort, Two nights (Sea view wing)

DAY 2 Bay of Islands, Exclusive Experiences (BD)
Today you choose the experience and we include it. The Bay of Ilsands is home to 144 islands and is renowned as a favourite playground for lovers of anything aquatic. Choose from a variety of activities in this beautiful marine park. Maybe enjoy a chance to swim with dolphins, experience deep sea fishing or take a short ferry ride to New Zealand's first capital - Russell.

DAY 3 Bay of Islands, Auckland (B)
What a great way to explore New Zealands's finest Maritime Park on a Bay of Islands catamaran cruise.  Take an exciting journey to Cape Brett and the famous 'Hole' in the rock (sea conditions permitting).  In these world-renowned deep sea -fishing grounds,dolphins and schools of fish are frequently seen.  Meander through inner islands before returning to Paihia to rejoin our coach for the journey to Auckland.   Your tour concludes on arrival and departure transfer to the airport is concluded.