Self Drives for New Zealand
Bay of Islands
4 days
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Bay of Islands Selfdrive Itinerary
Bay of Islands, New Zealand
Self Drive Itinerary
Day 1. Auckland to Bay of Islands.
(Approx 240 km, 149 miles - 4 hours 15 minutes).
Depart Auckland and travel north through beautiful coastal scenery to Whangarei and north to the Bay of Islands. The romantic town of Russell was the country's first capital and directly across the bay is Waitangi where the historic treaty between the British crown and Maori chiefs was signed in 1840. Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight Russell, Paihia or Waitangi (2 nights)
Day 2. Bay of Islands at leisure.
Today is free to enjoy the many activities the Bay of Islands has to offer.
Day 3. Bay of Islands to Kaitaia.
The alluring beaches of the Far North beckon as no trip is complete without a visit to Cape Reinga, New Zealand's northernmost point. The West Coast is the wild, untamed twin with vast stretches of unbroken sand swept by the surf of the Tasman Sea.
Overnight Kaitaia or Ahipara.
Day 4. Kaitaia to Auckland.
Depart in the morning for Dargaville. Stop at Waipoua Forest where well-maintained tracks give access to giant Kauri Trees up to 2,000 years old. At Dargaville you can visit the maritime museum, which tells the story of many shipwrecks from New Zealand's early history. Continue to Auckland where you return your rental vehicle.
Price Includes: Accommodation for 3 nights, 4 day National Group D car rental and Goway's co-pilot kit of goodies (maps and directions).
Please Note: Itineraries subject to change. Please request details at time of booking.