Departs Discover New Zealand Travel Centre, 180 Quay Street, Auckland
Highlights Auckland Harbour Bridge, Waitangi Treaty House, Russell Mini Tour, includes boxed lunch
Departs 7.45am
Returns 8.00pm
GS9R DAILY ITINERARY SCHEDULE
7.00am Hotel/motel pick ups commence
7.10am Check in at Discover New Zealand Travel Centre (opposite the Ferry Building)
7.45am Tour departs for Bay of Islands, morning tea and rest stop en route. Continue through Northland's only
city and major port, Whangarei.
11.45am Arrive Bay of Islands. Enjoy a guided walk through the historic Waitangi Treaty House and grounds.
Please keep with your guide.
1.15pm For Day Tour passengers - Russell Mini Tour
1.30pm Board the passenger ferry to Russell. Upon arrival proceed down the wharf to the Fullers Office for check in.
2.30pm Board the Mini Bus and enjoy the many sights of this historic town, including Pompallier House, Christ's
Church, the Maritime Visitor Centre and the fabulous views from Flag Staff Hill.
3.00pm Depart Russell by ferry returning back to Paihia where you will have some leisure time before check in.
4.15pm Check in with you Great Sights coach at the Maritime Building, Paihia Wharf for your return to journey
to Auckland.
8.00pm Arrive Discover New Zealand Travel Centre, hotel/motel drop offs commence.
GS9R DESCRIPTIVE ITINERARY
This tour begins with the “Discover the Bay” tour. After visiting the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Fullers Ferry will take you to Russell, the first capital of New Zealand and significant in history of both the Maori and European. The mini tour takes you around Russell ending with a Ferry trip back to Paihia to rejoin your coach to return to Auckland. Packed lunch included.
EXCITOR HOLE IN THE ROCK OPTION GS9E
GS9E TOUR INFORMATION
Departs Discover New Zealand Travel Centre, 180 Quay Street, Auckland
Highlights Auckland Harbour Bridge, Waitangi Treaty House, Excitor “Hole in the Rock” Cruise,
includes boxed lunch
Departs 7.45am
Returns 8.00pm
GS9E DAILY ITINERARY SCHEDULE
7.00am Hotel/motel pick ups commence
7.10am Check in at Discover New Zealand Travel Centre (opposite the Ferry Building)
7.45am Tour departs for Bay of Islands, morning tea and rest stop en route. Continue through Northland's only
city and major port, Whangarei.
11.45am Arrive Bay of Islands. Enjoy a guided walk through the historic Waitangi Treaty House and grounds.
Please keep with your guide.
1.15pm For Day Tour passengers - Excitor Boat
1.30pm Check in with Fullers at the Maritime Building and enjoy some leisure time before your cruise.
2.00pm Depart on your exhilarating journey to Cape Brett and the famous 'Hole in the Rock'.
4.00pm Return to Paihia.
4.15pm Check in with you Great Sights coach at the Maritime Building, Paihia Wharf for your return to journey
to Auckland.
8.00pm Arrive Discover New Zealand Travel Centre, hotel/motel drop offs commence.
GS9E DESCRIPTIVE ITINERARY
This tour begins with the “Discover the Bay” tour. After visiting the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, the Fast Boat Company will take you on a 90-minute adventure of fun and exhilaration to Cathedral Cove (“Hole in the Rock”). Travel at speed to points of interest where you will receive informal commentary and the opportunity to take photos. Return by coach to Auckland. Packed lunch included.