Auckland to Paihia via West Coast Small Group Tour (One Way)

Travel from Auckland to the Bay of Islands on a small-group, fully guided day trip. See the best of both coasts of subtropical Northland. Enjoy a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and see Tane Mahuta, the Lord of the Forest & the magificent sand dunes of Openono. This tour has it all.

Start your tour in New Zealand’s largest city. As you drive out of the city over the iconic Harbour Bridge, your guide will set the scene for your adventure today. Travel west and follow the road through the kumara capital of New Zealand.

Visit the Kauri Museum to understand the remarkable story of New Zealand's largest and most famous native tree. Discover how kauri have supported lives and livelihoods for centuries. Despite their immense size and strength, these giants are also fragile.

Continue north and be entertained by interesting information and stories of the area before entering the majestic Waipoua Forest. As the drive swoops and turns, embraced by New Zealand's famous ancient forest, be rewarded by the presence of Tane Mahuta, the Lord of the Forest.

Enjoy a lunch break in the beachside settlement of Opononi with views over the Hokianga Harbour. After lunch, journey further north towards the 'birthplace of our nation', Waitangi. Be treated to a fully guided tour and cultural performance at Aotearoa New Zealand's most important historic site.

Finally, arrive in Paihia and enjoy your stay.