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A panoramic view of Te Ti Bay in Paihia, showing a golden sand beach, clear green-blue water with moored boats, and beachfront buildings under a bright blue sky. Credit: Fine Tours Group - photographer unknown
Beaches & Islands

Bay of Islands Short Break

Auckland

Auckland

3 days, 2 nights

Self-Guided Coach Tours

From: $920 pp

Trip overview

Leave the city behind for the subtropical magic of the far north. This stress-free getaway takes you to the heart of Paihia, where you'll cruise through the famous Hole in the Rock and stand on the historic grounds where New Zealand’s story began. It’s a perfectly paced blend of island adventure and cultural discovery.

While this itinerary serves as a great starting point, we invite you to connect with our travel specialists, who can help tailor these experiences into a larger New Zealand journey personalised to your interests.

Trip highlights & inclusions

3 days / 2 nights

Auckland

Auckland

Motels
  • Auckland to Paihia by InterCity Coach
  • Hole in the Rock Cruise with Fullers
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds Tour and Cultural Performance - Return Shuttle Included

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Price pp from

$920

Why Discover New Zealand

  • Wānaka-based specialists planning your trip from inside New Zealand.
  • One travel specialist to plan and book every detail from start to finish.
  • 24/7 in-country support while you’re travelling, so help is close if plans change.

Trip itinerary

Auckland to Paihia by InterCity Coach

Leave the urban skyline of Auckland behind for the coastal roads of the North, traveling past the seaside villages of the Hibiscus Coast and through the rolling hills of Whangarei. Your journey follows a historic trail through unique rural townships and farmland before descending into the subtropical Bay of Islands. You’ll be greeted by the sparkling turquoise waters and golden sands of Paihia, a vibrant seaside village that serves as your gateway to this paradise.

An aerial high-angle view of multiple white yachts, catamarans, and leisure boats anchored on calm, shimmering turquoise waters in a bay with lush green islands in the distance under a bright sky. Credit: Unsplash

Accommodation

Outdoor area of Admirals View Lodge with balcony seating, patio chairs, potted plants, stairs, and barbecue facilities. Credit: Admirals View Lodge & Motel
Admirals View Lodge & Motel

Bay of Islands Tours

**Please be advised that certain aspects of this tour may operate on specific days of the week during the winter months. We recommend contacting one of our travel specialists to identify a departure date that suits your schedule.

Trip highlights

An aerial high-angle view of multiple white yachts, catamarans, and leisure boats anchored on calm, shimmering turquoise waters in a bay with lush green islands in the distance under a bright sky. Credit: Unsplash

Auckland to Paihia by InterCity Coach

Boat sailing near rocky island with natural arch in blue ocean under clear sky. Credit: Explore Ltd

Hole in the Rock Cruise with Fullers

Two boys looking at and touching a large carved wooden Maori statue inside a decorated hall. Credit: Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Waitangi Treaty Grounds Tour and Cultural Performance - Return Shuttle Included

Luxury yachts and powerboats moored in a calm marina basin, with the Auckland city skyline and Sky Tower rising behind under a blue sky. Credit: Mark Heider - Shutterstock

Paihia, Bay of Islands to Auckland with InterCity Coach

Additional inclusions

Paihia Central/Coach Stop to Paihia Accommodation

24/7 support from the moment you arrive to the moment you depart

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