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Private day tour
Bay of Islands, on your terms.
Northland's coastal jewel in a single day from Auckland — Paihia, Russell, and the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Door-to-door, with stops at the spots that matter to you.
- Duration
- ~14 hours
- From
- from $1,450 / vehicle
- Group size
- 1–11 passengers
- Best time
- Year-round; warmest Nov–Apr. Long day, leave by 6:30am.
Highlights
What's on the day.
Waitangi Treaty Grounds — NZ's founding site
Paihia waterfront — cafés, beach, and the iconic boat departures
Russell — NZ's first capital, historic buildings, harbour views
Optional: Hole in the Rock cruise (extra cost, book ahead)
Door-to-door from any Auckland address
Indicative itinerary
Sample timing.
Times are flexible — we customise around your group's pace and any add-on activities you choose.
- 6:30 amPickup from your Auckland address
- 10:00 amCoffee stop at Whangarei
- 11:30 amArrive Paihia / Waitangi
- 12:00 pmWaitangi Treaty Grounds tour
- 1:30 pmLunch in Paihia
- 2:30 pmRussell ferry + town walk
- 5:00 pmReturn drive to Auckland
- 8:30 pmDrop-off at your Auckland address
Ready to plan this tour?
Send a quick enquiry — we'll come back with a quote, available dates, and any tweaks you want to the itinerary.