DAY1: ARRIVE AUCKLAND

Pick up self drive rental vehicle on arrival at Auckland International Airport. Transfer by self drive rental car to your hotel in the “City of Sails”. The rest of the day is at leisure

DAY2: AUCKLAND - BAY OF ISLANDS

Travel north over the Auckland Harbour Bridge and along the Hibiscus Coast with golden beaches and clear waters. View native Kauri trees enroute.

Continue north through the city of Whangarei, the capital of the Northland Province and the largest city in this area, to the small township of Kawakawa and to Paihia, the jewel in the beautiful Bay of Islands. Arrive at Paihia and check in to your hotel and explore on your own.

DAY 3: BAY OF ISLANDS

Today we have included Fuller’s Bay of Islands “Flexi-Choice Ticket” which allows you to choose from one of the following tours: the Supercruise; Dolphin Adventures; Hole in the Rock Cruise; Cape Brett Cruise or Cape Reinga Wanderer. Also included today is a free return ferry ticket from Paihia to the historic settlement of Russell across the bay.

DAY 4: BAY OF ISLANDS - AUCKLAND

This morning is at leisure with time to explore on your own. Perhaps an Optional visit to the Waitangi Treaty House with a tour through the Treaty Grounds where the founding document of New Zealand, the Treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840 between the British Crown and local Maori Chiefs. Optional activities mentioned are not included in the tour cost. Return to Auckland in the afternoon by self drive rental car and check in to your hotel.

DAY5: DEPART AUCKLAND

Your arrangements conclude today with the drop off of your rental car prior to boarding your departure flight at Auckland International Airport. Bon Voyage! We trust that you have enjoyed your New Zealand holiday with Adventure Pacific.