Jewels of the Bay
This adventure may be short, but its certainly sweet. Think of it as a travel amuse bouche a taster to inspire further trips to New Zealand.
This adventure may be short, but its certainly sweet. Think of it as a travel amuse bouche a taster to inspire further trips to New Zealand. In just 4 days on this NZ holiday you pack in a lot of attractions, from Aucklands windswept harbour, dotted with yacht sails, to the gem-like Bay of Islands, its archipelago of subtropical islets ideally explored on a cruise. Wherever this NZ tour takes you, expect a dose of heritage and Mori culture. Discover how and where New Zealand became a member of the Commonwealth and explore the streets of the countrys first European settlement and seaport.
Bay Of Islands
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience -Guided tour of the Waitangi TreatyGrounds Experience a Cultural Performance atWaitangi Treaty Grounds Explore the Bay of Islands, a stunningcoastal paradise with golden beaches,and lush islands Visit NZs northernmost city ofWhangrei
- Day 1 - Auckland: Auckland never fails to turn on the charm, as youll discover while exploring the city at your leisure before meeting your Travel Director and fellow adventure seekers for a welcome drink tonight.
- Day 2 - Bay of Islands: Hit the road this morning for a scenic sojourn tothe Bay of Islands. This pocket of the countrydeserves its name there are more than 140subtropical islets off the coast here, lined withblissful undeveloped and unpeopled beaches.Its undeniably beautiful, but it also holds aspecial historical significance; this is where theTreaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840, betweenCaptain William Hobson and Mori chiefs,officially denoting New Zealand as a member ofthe Commonwealth, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience. Your local specialist at the Treaty Grounds, quite possibly a descendantof one of the original signatories, will explain theimportance of the site, while pointing out theworlds largest ceremonial war canoe and acarved meeting house. These are just some ofthe Mori artefacts that characterise this part ofthe north coast.
- Day 3 - Bay of Islands: If theres a travel destination that inspireswanderlust, the Bay of Islands is it. Today, tripthe light fantastic and head off on an optionalexperience in whatever direction you please.Perhaps, cruise through the Bay of Islands,glass of New Zealand wine in hand. Or maybeon a mini jaunt around the romantic town ofRussell, the countrys first permanentEuropean settlement and seaport (both ownexpense). Fun fact: the towns streets retaintheir original names and layout from 1843.Ask your Travel Director for touring tips and places to wine and dine in between.Wherever your NZ holiday takes you today, werecommend finding somewhere special tosalute the end of the day this part of thecountry is known for its for blazing sunsets.
- Day 4 - Auckland: If youve never heard of Whangarei, youre probably not alone. But today, New Zealands most northerly city is well and truly on your radar. A place where galleries meet museums, Whangarei is the country in a tantalizing snapshot a union of nature and forward-thinking culture. Stroll the picturesque Town Basin before sinking back into your seat for the mesmerizing commute back to Auckland.
- Departing 2026-04-18: $1,585.00
- Departing 2026-09-19: $1,427.00
- Departing 2026-10-10: $1,472.00
- Departing 2026-10-24: $1,472.00
- Departing 2026-11-07: $1,635.00
- Copthorne Hotel and Resort
- Radisson RED Auckland
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