Private Tour [3 Days]: Matakana, Bay of Islands, Cape Reinga & 90 Mile Beach

Northland Explorer Experience - Overnight [3 Day Tour]

Private Tour [3 Days]: Matakana, Bay of Islands, Cape Reinga & 90 Mile Beach

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Features

3d
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Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup

Overview

The Bay of Islands is a natural playground offering a huge variety of activities to keep you entertained for days. With scenic landscapes to explore by land, sea or sky, abundant wildlife including the playful dolphins, plenty of rich and colourful history and of course water sport opportunities around every corner. Spend a day marvelling at unspoilt countryside, indulging in wonderful food and wine, exploring riverside towns, and enjoying the special things to do around northland. Experience our unique Sculpture Trail, honey experience and sample the many hand-crafted chocolates, artisan chocolates, handmade fudge and classic sweets made from quality ingredients, and choose gifts to take home. Embark on a voyage of discovery and enjoy the beauty of this area when you join a daily cruise to hole in the rock, to one of New Zealand’s most historic locations, the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and drive along the sand on Ninety Mile Beach to the very top of the North Island – Cape Reinga!

Activity location

Honey Centre
- Corner of State Highway One & Perry Road
- 0983, Warkworth, New Zealand, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

Mövenpick Hotel Auckland
- 8 Customs Street East
- 1010, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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TG2023

3d
English

Stay & Accommodation: Accommodation is not included in this package. ExperienceKart can arrange this for you or you can choose to book your own.
Private Tour: This is a private tour offered for you & your small group. Other groups of people won't travel together in this experience.
Duration: 4 days
Meal & Drinks: Meals & Drinks are not included in this package.
Vehicle Type: Temperature Controlled Luxurious Minibus or a Mid Sized Saloon or 4x4 depending upon availability & group size.
Pickup included

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 10:00 am

Price details

NZ$3,799.00 x 2 AdultsNZ$7,598.00

Total

What's included, what's not

Complimentary refreshments and water on board
Fully guided return transfers from Auckland
Have fun sand boarding at the Giant Sand Dunes of Te Paki and drive up the infamous quicksand stream
Luxurious temperature controlled transport
Journey to the iconic Hole in the Rock
Travel along of 90 Mile Beach to see the rugged views of the West Coast
Free honey, mead and liqueur tastings and fascinating interactive displays
Complimentary high-speed internet on-board the minibus
Enjoy a browse through the Chocolate shop
Free use of sand boards at the Sand Dunes
Iconic WWII Lighthouse, one of the most visited and photographed lighthouses in New Zealand
Admission to Cape Reinga- 90 Miles Beach coach tour
Free tastings of 100% pure New Zealand honey, skincare & giftware
Admission to 4 hours Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise
Be inspired by six, world class indoor art galleries
Visit Cape Reinga for unforgettable sights!
Admission to New Zealand’s largest showcase of honey products
A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the journey
Stop off at Urupukapuka Islandand lunch stop at Otehei Bay
Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland CBD
Explore carefully curated garden paths filled with more than 650 works
Admission to Sculptureum art gallery
Step into the glorious world of the honey bee!
Keep a lookout for dolphins, whales, or orcas(at mother nature's discretion)
Mouth-watering samples at the famous Chocolate in Matakana Village
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transport options are available nearby
Specialised infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
COVID-19 precautions -Safety measures in place. All areas that exposed to customers are frequently cleaned & sanitised.
A full commentary is provided by your skipper. A limited number of multi-lingual headsets are available in German, French and Mandarin Chinese.
A portion of your fare contributes to marine mammal research and conservation.
You will be able to purchase lunch from the café at Otehei Bay.
Snacks and drinks are also available for purchase onboard the vessel.
From December - April: on the day, you can opt to extend your time on the island (subject to availability) and there is also the option to hire paddleboards and kayaks.
The site is wheelchair accessible but please be prepared for uneven surfaces, which may be difficult for those with limited mobility and wheelchair users.
Interacting with common and bottlenose dolphins, orca, whales and other marine mammals is subject to DOC regulations.
Tours are suitable for people of all ages and average fitness. Our scenic walks are short and optional. Please let our guide know at check in if you have any fitness concerns.
You are welcome to bring your own prepared food, snacks and or drinks (alcoholic drinks limited to guests 18 years and older by New Zealand law).
You can buy hot and cold drinks and limited snacks on board, or grab a meal at the cafe on Urupukapuka Island. Limited menu available in winter.
This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, walking shoes, sun protection, jacket/warm layer & essential personal items.
Bring a camera or a phone with camera capability as these locations are the perfect place to get some great travel photos.
Vegetarian option available for lunch - Special dietary requirements catered for upon request, please advise at the time of booking.
Sand boarding takes place if conditions permit.
You must be at least 18 years of age and present a valid photo ID in order to consume alcohol.
Easy and good fitness level required.
This is a guided walking tour and sensible walking footwear is recommended.
Please note the walk from the car park to the lighthouse at Cape Reinga takes around 10-15 minutes each way and is uphill on the return.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Matakana Art, Food, Wine, Chocolate Tasting Experience & Overnight Stay in Paihia

3 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Honey Centre

An hour north and a world away from Auckland is the Matakana coast. Matakana is where Aucklanders go to escape the bustle of the city. It's a place to enjoy unique sculpture, wine trails, forest walks and urban sophistication. Our first visit to the Honey Centre makes a diverting pit stop, with its free honey tasting and glass-fronted hives. The Honey Centre, has New Zealand’s largest display of live bees and a huge range of native honeys to taste and buy.

Chocolate Brown

30m
Admission ticket included

Calling all chocolate lovers to this Chocolate Cafe and Chocolate shop! You’ll feel like you are stepping into a vintage sweet shop full of delightful surprises. Enjoy one of our complimentary chocolate tastings while you watch our Chocolatiers at work. Sample the many hand-crafted chocolates made from quality ingredients, and choose gifts to take home.

Sculptureum

3h
Admission ticket included

Sculptureum is a place to be inspired by nature and human creativity. An art experience that is internationally unique. Over 400 works of art fill three sculpture gardens and six galleries. A destination that has been ten years in the making is designed to unlock the imagination, fuel creativity and ignite the mind. The gardens burst with colourful plantings that change with the seasons. Imposing prehistoric rocks rise up alongside panels that display reflections in writing on Gardens, Inspiration, Wisdom, Art and Music. There is just over 2km of beautifully manicured paths and while summer is the most colourful time of year to experience Sculptureum, each season reveals something new to admire. Complete your experience with a meal at the restaurant (optional) at your expense. We then drive down to Paihia for the real northland encounters and you will have the rest of your day at leisure to explore Paihia and relax with an overnight stay.

Day 2: Cape Reinga & 90 Mile Beach Full Day Tour and Overnight Stay in Paihia

2 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Cape Reinga

Discover the unique history, culture and landscape of New Zealand's Far North on a day trip to Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach. A trip to Bay of Islands is not complete without a journey to the very top of the North Island – Cape Reinga (Te Rerenga Wairua). Drive along the shores of Ninety Mile Beach as the waves crash beside the custom-built coach. Feel the sand between your toes as you help your driver guide dig for shellfish (conditions permitting). Visit Cape Reinga and hear the stories of this significant site where, according to Māori legend, spirits depart on their journey home to Hawaiki. Enjoy spectacular panoramic views, visit the iconic lighthouse, and see the point where the Tasman Sea and the mighty Pacific Ocean come crashing together. During your Cape Reinga tour you'll also experience another Kiwi icon: a lunch of delicious fish and chips at the historic Wagener Museum at Houhora. Upon return from Cape Reinga, overnight stay in Paihia.

Ninety Mile Beach

Drive along the sand on Ninety Mile Beach as the waves crash beside the custom-built coach. Your off-road journey continues up Te Paki Stream, stopping at the massive sand dunes where you can experience the thrills and spills of sand-boarding. Clambering up and surfing down the dunes (if you dare!) is sure to get your heart pumping.

Day 3: Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise and return to Auckland

1 stop
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Cruise to the Hole in the Rock

4h
Admission ticket included

Start a splendid day by visting the stunning Hole in the Rock Dolphin cruise experience and continue to historical sites of New Zealand’s Northland, Waitangi Treaty Grounds. On this half-day Bay of Islands catamaran tour, cruise through the famous “Hole in the Rock.” Relax while your captain expertly navigates the islands, secluded beaches, and rocky promontories. Look for dolphins, penguins, and sea birds en route to the Cape Brett Lighthouse and the famous 'Hole in the Rock'.

Location

Activity location

Honey Centre
- Corner of State Highway One & Perry Road
- 0983, Warkworth, New Zealand, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

Mövenpick Hotel Auckland
- 8 Customs Street East
- 1010, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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