Auckland · BAY OF ISLANDS DAY TRIPS
15 tours
The city and the coast around it carry more bay of islands day trips than anyone fits into one week. These 15 are the shortlist, each with what it costs, what it includes and the one detail worth knowing before you commit.
Bay of Islands day trip from Auckland with dolphin spotting, Hole in the Rock, Urupukapuka Island, and a guided catamaran cruise.
“John our driver/guide was excellent and scenery and catamaran cruise was stunning!”
Auckland to Bay of Islands return with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned coach, and a guided cruise from Paihia for dolphins and scenery.
“Make aware to everyone, there is a 2 1/2 travel time each way. Boat tour way very picturesque and beautiful”
3 days from Auckland: Waitangi, Russell, Puketi kauri forest, Ninety Mile Beach, Cape Reinga, and a Hole in the Rock cruise.
“The tour was very enjoyable and informative. Everything was organised well and the coach drivers were particularly helpful. The north of the island has spectacular scenery and the trip to Cape Reinga was unmissable.”
Small-group Bay of Islands cruise and Northland culture from Auckland, incl. Kauri Museum, Waitangi, and optional Paihia stay. Wildlife spotting.
“This tour was excellent covering all our interest with an exceptional guide Matt Van Veen. Matt was excellent and gave lot of information.”
Three days from Auckland to Paihia, Waitangi, Hole in the Rock, Cape Reinga, and Ninety Mile Beach, with two nights included.
“Tanya is an outstanding tour guide/bus driver. We enjoyed all of our experiences. From riding the tour bus on the beach, looking for beautiful sea shells, walking out to Cape Reinga, viewing the coast and sliding down the sand dunes. We also really enjoyed the culture Waitangi tour and walking the entire property. Also - great gifts in the gifts shop. Bay of Islands- great boat cruise!! We saw tons of dolphins on route and a few near the hole in the rock. Really enjoyed the short hikes on Otehei Bay.”
A door-to-door private day trip from Auckland to Paihia, with a guided catamaran cruise past dolphins and Hole in the Rock.
“Nancy was excellent, so knowledgeable and everything was just perfect !! We had an absolutely beautiful day and learned so much about Nee Zealand during our tour. Once we got out on boat, we had a wonderful boat ride. We really enjoyed the islands absolutely beautiful !”
Private Bay of Islands day trip from Auckland with Hole in the Rock cruise, wildlife spotting, Urupukapuka island time, and transfers.
“Lovely boat, friendly guides along the whole tour. Beautiful views on the way back to the Wharf. The island where they drop you off for lunch is efficient with good food. Wish the art gallery was open while we were there.”
Small-group Bay of Islands tour from Auckland with a dolphin cruise past Hole in the Rock, plus Urupukapuka Island time at Otehei Bay.
“Guide was great. Great stop at world heritage toilets. Saw dolphins and went through the rock. Great day!”
Auckland to Bay of Islands day trip: Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Māori performance, ferry to Russell, and Cape Brett lighthouse views.
“Tack Mary för att du gjorde våran resa ner till Waitangi och Rusell så fin. Så vacker natur och mycket kultur. Vi kommer tillbaka.”
Small group Bay of Islands day trip from Auckland with scenic drive, Hundertwasser toilets, 4.5 hr Hole in the Rock cruise, island stop.
“I think this your experience was wonderful as the guide , Karthik was not only extremely knowledgeable about the Science , History , Culture and biodiversity of the entirety of New Zealand but was also very compassionate, patient and Read more”
Private Bay of Islands day trip from Auckland with hotel pickup, Parry Kauri Park, Waitangi Treaty Grounds, and optional Hole in the Rock.
“weather was very poor on that day which limited the things we could do”
Two days from Auckland with Bay of Islands cruise, Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Kauri Museum, and Waipoua Forest in a small group.
“It was wonderful! The guide was well organized and informative! Thank you so much!”
A 5-day North Island tour linking Auckland, Bay of Islands, Waitomo glowworms, Hobbiton, and Rotorua thermal sights with hotel pickup.
“It’s nice when everything is booked for you. As a solo traveller it takes the worry out of how to get to places, also very helpful when you message operators they are lovely and fast to reply”
Private Auckland to Bay of Islands day: Mercedes ride, 4.5-hour catamaran cruise, Hole in the Rock, Urupukapuka picnic and views.
Private Auckland day trip to Waitangi Treaty Grounds with comfort pickup, Whangarei Town Basin coffee stop, and Paihia Harbour views.
“Sanjeev was a fantastic driver. He was effective in all communication confirming the day. He was prompt picking me up in CBD. His car was immaculate and his driving safe. We had perfectly timed comfort breaks and he got me to the Treaty Read more”
