Private Tour: Full-Day Bay of Islands Tour

 Add a special experience to your cruising holiday and see the Bay of Islands your way on this full-day,
private sightseeing shore excursion tour of the region’s major attractions and
highlights. You will learn a lot about the Bay, its surroundings and the whole
of New Zealand and delight in the opportunity to enjoy a Rainbow Falls river
walk. 

The tour is similar to the 4-Hour Bay of Islands Private Tour, but includes as well Rainbow Falls River Bank Walk (2 -2.5 hours return)
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The sunny Bay of Islands will provide you with golden beaches, secluded coves, tranquil harbours,
warm waters, dramatic coastlines, amazing walks, and a spectacular forest. The
beautiful natural attractions are only a fraction of what this area has to
offer. The perfect place to enjoy your time ashore! 

History hangs heavily in the Bay of Islands. Local historical sites can be found throughout the region including Paihia, Kerikeri, Russell as well as
one of New Zealand’s most significant historical sites – the Waitangi Treaty
Grounds. The site of the earliest settlements of both Māori and Europeans, Bay
of Islands is unquestionably the birthplace of the nation. 

Enjoy Haruru Falls. Located just around the corner from Paihia, it showcases a breath-taking waterfall. Visit the Stone Store and Kemp House, 2 of
the oldest surviving buildings in the country. See the stunning Rainbow Falls
in Kerikeri’s outskirts. This tour includes wonderful 1.5 hours return walk to
Rainbow Falls as well as to Wharepuke Falls.  

Do not forget the scrumptious food and wine and indulge yourself with the delicious fresh local produce, seafood, gourmet goods and award winning
wines available across the entire region. 

This is a list of the attractions you can enjoy on this tour. 

o Waitangi Treaty Grounds (Paihia)
– New Zealand’s most important historic site. The Waitangi Treaty Grounds are
an absolute must-do when you are at the Bay of Islands. A high-energy,
entertaining Cultural Performance. NZD 50.00 per person to pay at the site (on
request) 

o Haruru Falls (Paihia)
– just around the corner from Paihia showcases a breathtaking waterfall … 

o Makana Boutique Chocolate
Factory – handmade chocolates and other natural
irresistible temptations. Tasting included 

o The Stone Store & Kemp House – Kerikeri Mission Station (Kerikeri)–
the lovely site of two of the country’s oldest surviving buildings… 

o Rainbow Falls (Kerikeri)
– lovely walk to stunning Rainbow Falls in Kerikeri’s outskirts and Wharepuke Falls (Kerikeri)
– a picturesque forest falls … 

o St James Anglican Church (Kerikeri)
– the wooden historic church on the hill above the Stone Store…