Five-day Bay of Islands Tour in North Island

Classic attractions and Food Recommendation:

1. Tour one of the world's top ten livable cities - "Sailing Capital" Auckland
2. Feel the atmosphere full of tropical passions im Paihiya, so one can enjoy the unique style of the island's harbor
3. Visit New Zealand's first capital, Russell
4. Take a special travel bus, and come to the magnificent Ninety Mile Beach
5. Watch the majestic landscape of the intersect of the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean
6. Take a luxury cruise ship to be in close contact with dolphins

Day 1: Auckland

Go sightseeing in the city of Auckland, after arriving in largest sailing capital of New Zealand' and picked up by the guide at the airport: climb the highest peak in the city, Mount Eden to see remains of the crater and overlook the port of Whitemount, with all of the city's beautiful scenery in one’s eyes; Harbor Bridge, the city commercial district of Queen Street, Princes Wharf and Angel Bay. Check in the hotel after dinner.

Day 2: Auckland - Paihia (3hr20min, 236km)

In the morning, head north to Paihia full of tropical passions at the heart of many islands. After lunch, one can visit the of the Waitangi Signing Memorial with historic significance at one’s own expense to understand New Zealand's founding history of Maori’s signing with the British. Then take a ferry ride across the sea to visit New Zealand's first capital Russell, town with a long history. The city is very quiet everywhere, together with a large number of berths in the harbor, so one will enjoy the unique style of the island harbor.

Day 3: Paihia - Ninety Mile Beach (1hr30min, 107km) - Cape Raga (1hr40min, 116km) - Paihia(3hr10min, 223km)

In the morning, take the luxury bus of the foreign company to the Ninety Mile Beach facing the Tasman Sea. On its way lies the Millennium Forest, where  one can see the world's tallest and oldest trees when walking through forest paths and short paths. When one reaches Ninety Mile Beach, which is next to the Bay of Islands, take a limousine bus on a stretch of sandy beaches. It is spectacular to see while the bus is moving on the soft sand, water on both sides of the wheel splashes. At the end of the beach is a huge sand dune, indulged in which, one will seem to walk into the desert. Climbing the sand dune is a must-do activity here. After a delicious Western buffet lunch, head for the northernmost lighthouse of Cape Raga to see the magnificent landscape of the intersect of the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean while standing at the northernmost corner of the Cape.

Day 4: Paihia - Hole in the Rock - Auckland (3hr20 min, 236km)

After breakfast, take the luxury cruise ship to enjoy the tour of New Zealand's largest marine park and visit the famous Hole in the Rock; one will have the opportunity to play with dolphins which like to be close to human beings, and if lucky, there may be chances to see whales and walrus. After lunch, return to Auckland.

Day 5: Auckland

After breakfast, continue the city tour in Auckland. After lunch, head for the airport to take the flight, ending the joyous tour in North Island of New Zealand.