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Auckland Bay of Islands North Island Tours

Bay of Islands & Paihia 2 Day Tour & Cruise excluding accommodation

Name: Bay of Islands & Paihia 2 Day Tour & Cruise excluding accommodation
Brand: Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Price: 749 NZD
Availability: InStock

From NZD$749

4.9

(37 reviews)

Departs from: Auckland

Duration: 36 hours

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Join Cheeky Kiwi Travel for a two-day journey through the subtropical beauty and cultural heart of Northland. Explore the birthplace of New Zealand, marvel at ancient kauri forests, and cruise the pristine waters of the Bay of Islands on this small group, fully guided tour. With comfortable Mercedes-Benz transport, expert local guides, and handpicked experiences, this adventure perfectly blends history, nature, and relaxation for an unforgettable getaway.

Why you’ll love this

Cruise the world-famous Bay of Islands, including the Hole in the Rock

Visit the Waitangi Treaty Grounds for a guided tour and cultural performance

Stand before Tane Mahuta, New Zealand’s largest living kauri tree

Stay overnight at a waterfront hotel in Paihia with time to relax and explore

Travel in comfort with a small group and enjoy snacks, stories, and secret stops

Itinerary

What’s included

Fully guided small group tour

Waitangi Treaty Grounds guided tour and cultural performance

4.5-hour Bay of Islands cruise including Hole in the Rock

Entry to the Kauri Museum and Waipoua Forest visit

Snacks and bottled water

Comfortable Mercedes-Benz transport with Wi-Fi and commentary

Why choose us

Famously passionate tour guides

Our guides share stories, laughs, and Kiwi charm on every journey.

Travel in comfort

Small groups, big comfort. Relax in our modern Mercedes minibuses with style and space.

Award-winning tours

Thousands of five-star reviews and top travel awards - experiences loved worldwide.

Kiwi owned. Kiwi operated

Proudly local and passionate about sharing authentic New Zealand with every traveller.

Stories worth sharing

2/19/2026

Fantastic trip to the Bay of Islands

This was overall a really great experience. I especially enjoyed the ride on the ferry out to Urapukapuka Island, and having an hour and half over there, while a short amount of time, was still good for a nice tramp into the bush. Lots of folks went for a swim or a snorkel, and that looked fun too. The hole in the rock was stunning. And the captain was an amazing narrator. Our tour guide Matt made sure we had everything we needed to enjoy the trip. He narrated the trip with both facts and local color which I appreciated, and broke up the long drive segment into enjoyable pieces, with stops for stretching our legs and getting a snack. Being in a small van, with only eight of us, created a much more intimate and relaxing experience than a big tour bus. If I had anything to suggest it would be a little better motel (the Kingsgate). But I don't think the selection is very far ranging in the bay of islands!

Terry B

2/15/2026

Stunning!

The tour was fantastic from start to finish. The icing on the cake was the cruise around the bay of islands, stunning! We also visited the Treaty grounds which was really informative and fascinating.

Frances M

2/12/2026

Fabulous trip- definitely recommend ir

Fabulous trip to a beautiful place. Stopped off at some excellent museums and forest areas on the way. Saw dolphins on the cruise which was fantastic. Kim was a great guide and personalised the trip so we could go swimming at a beautiful beach on way back.

Catherine V

2/1/2026

Bay of Islands Tour

The two-day tour to the Bay of Islands was a great experience. Even though the weather wasn’t perfect, we had a wonderful time. Our guide John was fantastic – very knowledgeable, friendly, a great driver, and he created a really nice atmosphere. It was a lot of fun and the memories will last forever. Thank you so much to Cheeky Kiwi Travel and especially to John!

Jutta G

1/28/2026

Wonderful experience

We had a wonderful trip with the right amount of history, nature, culture and fun. The hotel was conveniently placed in Paihai to walk to shops and food. Vickie was a great tour guide! Personable and knowledgeable!

185denisemd

1/21/2026

Fantastic tour

Fantastic trip despite the weather on the 1st day. Kauri museum was amazing, didn’t get to see Tane Mahuta due to the weather. But didn’t let that dampen the trip even when the rain tried. The boat trip around Bay of Islands was great but choppy and got to see the Hole in the Rock, we even met Michael Portillo!! Fantastic commentary by our awesome driver Vicki who answered our many questions. Would highly recommend Cheeky Kiwi Tours if you want to go anywhere.

Elaine C

1/8/2026

Beautiful experience

The tour was well organized, we didn't have to worry about anything thanks to our tour guide Vicki! It is a beautiful experience and 100% worth it.

khatija l

1/8/2026

Wonderful Bay of Islands tour!

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of this tour. Our guide Vicki was thoughtful, helpful, knowledgeable, and fabulous. Everything was well organized. We would highly recommend this experience. The scenery was spectacular, and information very interesting.

chocolateandrunning

1/6/2026

Thoroughly enjoyable.

The bay of islands is just beautiful, the accommodation was perfect and Matt, our tour guide really knows the area. He accommodated everyone’s needs. Knew where to get the best food too.

lana

1/4/2026

Excellent tour

Cheeky Kiwi provided an excellent tour, covering the highlights with a comfortable bus, good accommodation and an excellent and friendly guide (Matt). Highly recommended.

Ken-Mandy

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