Highlights of the tour include The North Shore. Head over the Harbour Bridge via Auckland's northern suburbs. Then we go to the Hibiscus Coast, a popular holiday and retirement resort with beautiful beaches, Whangarei; Northland's only city and largest port.

Waitangi Treaty House, the site of the historic treaty between the Maori meeting house and large war canoe. We then travel across the bay to the beginning of European colonisation on the Fullers Ferry.

Join Russell Mini Tours for sightseeing around this fascinating township with its early whaling and political history. Enjoy lunch (at own cost) and shopping along the waterfront before joining the ferry back to Paihia.

Inn Paihia take time to explore the busier side of the bay with its shops and arcades. You may even see a big game fish being weighed in at the wharf, before going to your accommodation.

Day 2
Transfer to Paihia wharf to join the day's highlight. The Hole in the Rock Cruise, this has to be one of NZ's most famous off shore experiences (subject to sea conditions). Then we go to Urapukapuka Island, for some exploring, or join the Subsea Underwater Adventure (optional at extra cost).

Spend the afternoon on the beach at Paihia or at the poolside of the Paihia Holiday Motor Inn. We then return to Auckland, your coach will pick you up from the hotel.