Bus Tour to Cape Reinga & Ninety Mile Beach – New Zealand's Biggest Gap Year – BackpackerGuide.NZ
Day 350: It’s the biggest tour we’ve done so far! Today we are travelling from Paihia to Cape Reinga Lighthouse AND sandboarding on Ninety Mile Beach with Fullers GreatSights.
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Today is our longest day tour in New Zealand so far, bussing it from Paihia to Cape Reinga! We join Fullers Great Sights for a bus tour to Ninety Mile Beach in the Far North of New Zealand. Stops along the way include the Puketi Forest, Doubtless Bay and other stops in the Northland region of New Zealand. After seeing the Cape Reinga Lighthouse, we do some sand boarding at Te Paki Stream, otherwise known as sand surfing on Ninety Mile Beach.
So what do you think of this Cape Reinga tour in New Zealand? Would you add this 90 Mile Beach bus tour to your Northland travel itinerary? LUK in the comments!
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BackpackerGuide.NZ is New Zealand’s biggest online travel guide for adventure and budget travel in New Zealand. Join us, as the team behind BackpackerGuide.NZ, Robin and Laura, update the travel guide while taking on 365 Days: 365 Activities in New Zealand! It’s New Zealand’s Biggest Gap Year! We release new videos of the New Zealand backpacking adventure every single day, as well as New Zealand travel tips and 360 videos every Sunday so start making your New Zealand bucket list!
Read more about taking the bus to Cape Reinga and 90 Mile Beach on New Zealand’s biggest guide for backpackers:
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Bay of Islands - Cape Reinga Day Trip
- Take a magical full-day tour to the top of New Zealand via Ninety Mile Beach. A visit to New Zealand is not complete without a journey to the very top of the North Island – Cape Reinga (Te Rerenga Wairua). Uncover the wild beauty of this vast and untouched region, rich in Māori culture and tradition, on a full-day return tour from Paihia or Kerikeri.
Drive along the sand on Ninety Mile Beach as the waves crash beside the custom-built coach. Feel the sand between your toes as you help your driver guide dig for shellfish (conditions permitting). Your off-road journey continues up Te Paki Stream, stopping at the massive sand dunes where you can experience the thrills and spills of sand-boarding. Clambering up and surfing down the dunes (if you dare!) is sure to get your heart pumping.
Visit the Puketi Kauri Forest and get up close to ancient and majestic giant kauri trees and native bush. Stroll along an elevated walkway as these graceful giants surround you, and learn about conservation efforts to preserve the forest today.
As you approach Cape Reinga, hear the stories of this significant site where, according to Māori legend, spirits depart on their journey home to Hawaiki. Enjoy spectacular panoramic views, visit the iconic lighthouse, and see the point where the Tasman Sea and the mighty Pacific Ocean come crashing together. Leave a living legacy by planting a native tree at Cape Reinga (additional cost – ask your driver guide for more information).
Your journey home will be equally enjoyable as your tour guide's combination of local insight, extensive historical knowledge and fantastic sense of humour create an unforgettable adventure.
Cream Trip Cruise Bay of Islands Fullers Great Sights
Fullers Original Cream Trip Cruise Bay of Islands
See all the highlights of the Bay of Islands in one day as you experience the original Fullers Cream Trip that take in the awesome Hole in the Rock, swim with & view dolphins, step ashore at one of the secluded coves as you explore some of the most beautiful islands
Hole in the Rock Cruise in the Bay of Islands – New Zealand's Biggest Gap Year – BackpackerGuide.NZ
Day 344: Today we are taking a cruise in Paihia to see the famous Hole in the Rock in the Bay of Islands with Fullers GreatSights! Join us for this Bay of Islands cruise in the Northland region.
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Today we are arriving in Paihia Bay of Islands and our first activity is a Hole in the Rock Cruise with Fullers Great Sights! The cruise is also a dolphin cruise in the Bay of Islands but awkwardly enough, that is not the focus of today. This Paihia cruise is a scenic cruise of the Bay of Islands in Northland NZ. If you want to get on the water in the Bay of Islands, then the Hole in the Rock Bay of Islands cruise is one of the best options.
So what do you think of this cruise in Paihia and the Bay of Islands? Would you add the Hole in the Rock cruise to your Bay of Islands travel itinerary? LUK in the comments!
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365 Days: 365 Activities
BackpackerGuide.NZ is New Zealand’s biggest online travel guide for adventure and budget travel in New Zealand. Join us, as the team behind BackpackerGuide.NZ, Robin and Laura, update the travel guide while taking on 365 Days: 365 Activities in New Zealand! It’s New Zealand’s Biggest Gap Year! We release new videos of the New Zealand backpacking adventure every single day, as well as New Zealand travel tips and 360 videos every Sunday so start making your New Zealand bucket list!
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Bay of Islands - The Cream Trip
- Explore the Bay of Islands on the cruise that started it all! Stop for lunch on an island and travel to the famous Hole in the Rock. View and swim with the dolphins or boom net alongside the vessel. The Cream Trip is the perfect cruise for nature lovers, and the most extensive historical cruise in the Bay.
In 1927, Albert Ernest Fuller acquired a delivery route around the Bay of Islands known as the Cream Trip. Locals and visitors began to come along for the ride, and tourism in the Bay of Islands was born. Today we still follow in the path of the original Cream Trip, delivering mail and supplies to island residents and showing you the best of the Bay on a relaxed day-long cruise. This is the perfect cruise for nature lovers, and the most extensive historical cruise offered in the Bay of Islands.
Enjoy stunning views of the islands as we travel out through the islands, dropping off deliveries on our way. On arrival at Cape Brett Lighthouse, the farthest post of the original Cream Trip, we take you through the stunning Hole in the Rock at Motukokako Island. You’ll also see the impressive Black Rocks and Marsden Cross, where the first Christian sermon in New Zealand was held in 1814.
See dolphins in their natural environment and if conditions are suitable, go swimming alongside these inquisitive creatures – it’s a life-changing experience! Alternatively try boom-netting, hanging on to the net as we glide through the water.
Step ashore at Otehei Bay on stunning Urupukapuka Island and relax on the beach, go for a swim or take a stroll. From the top of the hill above the beach you can enjoy panoramic views of the whole Bay. A picnic lunch can be pre-purchased, or feel free to bring your own lunch.
- Hole in the Rock, Marsden Cross and Black Rocks
- Dolphin viewing and swimming
- Spacious viewing decks
- Urupukapuka Island stopover
Fullers GreatSights | Bay of Islands Original Cream Cruise | Experience Oz + Nz
Depart Paihia or Russell and visit the Hole in the Rock & more!
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Swimming With Dolphins & Viewing Cruise Bay of Islands Fullers Great Sights
Swimming with dolphins can be a life changing experience
and are are fascinating and entertaining creatures, Fullers Great Sights eco cruise gives you the chance to get into the water and swim with dolphins as they play in their natural environment (conditions permitting) all year round.
Fullers Great sights intimate half day cruise seeks out the many playful dolphins within the sheltered waters of the Bay. Join the crew in searching for those tell tale splashes as ‘Tutunui’ our purpose built dolphin viewing and swimming vessel gets in really close.
‘Tutunui’ is a purpose built dolphin vessel that gets you closer – with a low viewing deck, water jet engines, underwater microphone and experienced crew with an intimate knowledge of dolphin behaviour. And with a maximum number of 35 passengers on board it means that this is a very up close and personal experience. jump into the warmest waters in New Zealand and snorkel with these majestic and inquisitive creatures – an experience you will never forget!.
Other marine life that can be encountered on this cruise is baleen whales, orca, seals, fish, penguins and other sea and bird life, You’ll also cruise the many secluded islands of the Bay and gain an insight into this historically significant region.
Bay of Islands - Hole in the Rock Cruise
- Set off on a half-day Bay of Islands cruise in search of dolphins and other marine life. Enjoy the views from our catamaran Dolphin Seeker as we journey right to the end of the Cape Brett Peninsula, to the famous Hole in the Rock on Motukokako Island.
Take a half-day Bay of Islands cruise in search of dolphins and other marine life. Enjoy the views from our catamaran Dolphin Seeker as we journey around the Bay of Islands right to the end of the Cape Brett Peninsula, to the famous Hole in the Rock on Motukokako Island.
According to Māori legend, local warriors used to paddle through the Hole in the Rock in their canoes before departing for battle. Drops of water from the cave roof above were a good omen. If conditions permit, your skipper will expertly guide the ship through the narrow space... and if you get dripped on, consider yourself lucky!
Keep an eye out for common and bottlenose dolphins, whales and other marine life during your cruise, and have your camera ready as we get you up close to the action. Our purpose-built catamaran is licensed by DOC (the Department of Conservation) for dolphin viewing and our crew have years of experience locating dolphins in these waters. If conditions permit, choose to swim with the dolphins (additional cost).
Stop off at picturesque Urupukapuka Island and relax on the beach, or walk to the top of the island to enjoy 360° views of this beautiful region before we make our way back to port. As part of your cruise we offer a free ferry ticket so you can explore Paihia or Russell at your leisure.
Dolphin Seeker has indoor and outdoor seating available, and the largest outdoor viewing decks in the Bay of Islands. Hot and cold refreshments are available on board, and a picnic lunch can be purchased at time of booking (or feel free to bring your own lunch).
The Cream Trip - Bay of Islands New Zealand
Filmed exclusively on an iPhone 6 in the Bay of Islands, North Island, New Zealand in 2015. Shot during a boat trip with Fullers Great Sights tour company. We swam with dolphins in the wild (open ocean) and had a truly epic day seeing the Bay of Islands. Departed from Paihia in the morning with a stop on one of the islands to stretch our legs.
Highly recommend Fullers Great Sights.
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Bay of Islands Day Tour from Auckland
Explore the Bay of Islands on a full day trip from Auckland and discover the historic sites of Waitangi and Russell. You’ll visit the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, ferry from Paihia to Russell, New Zealand's first permanent European settlement and sea port, and take an informative tour with a local guide. Before returning to Auckland, enjoy free time to check out Russell’s bustling shops, cafes and museums at your leisure.
Bay Of Islands Blog - Day Trip On R. Tucker Thompson Sail Boat
NZ$155 per person to join this day sail at R. Tucker Thompson Sail.
Great day out.
Read more about my trip at: foodwinetravelmore.com
Cruise to Bay of Islands
Explore the highlights of the Bay of Islands with these onshore activities on a cruise to New Zealand. Plan your trip at newzealand.com/int/cruise.
YHA Bay of Islands Paihia
YHA Bay of Islands Paihia is smack dab in the heart of everything the Bay of Islands has to offer including YHA Bay of Islands the Rock Cruise, the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Cape Reinga, 90 Mile Beach and Waipoua Forest.
Want more YHA Bay of Islands Paihia? yha.co.nz/yha-bay-of-islands-paihia
Locations:
YHA Bay of Islands Paihia
YHA Bay of Islands the Rock Adventure Cruise
Waewaetorea Island
90 Mile Beach
Te Paki Sand Dunes
Waitagni Treaty Grounds
Cape Reinga
Waipoua Forest
Fullers GreatSights Dolphin Cruise
The Duke of Marlborough
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Dolphin cruise Bay of islands
26-04-2016. Bay of islands, New Zealand.
it's a awesome experience to take a closer look for dolphins with my friends.
PAIHIA | Bay Of Islands, New Zealand
Ross booked us a weekend away for my birthday!! Such an amazing trip!! Loved every minute of it from parasailing to dolphin watching to chilling on the beach with an ice cream. Thanks to Ross for editing this (: XX
Fullers GreatSights Ferry Update
From November 2015 a new electronic ticketing system will be available on Bay of Islands vehicle and passenger ferries.
Visit dolphincruises.co.nz/ferry-update for more information.
Dolphin Cruise, Bay of Islands
Spending a day at the Bay of Islands: 4 hours dolphin cruise, Paihia & Birdman-Festival in Russell :)
Music:
Good for you - THBD
Nostalgia - Tobu
Bay Breeze - Forty Thr33
Overnight Cruise Bay of Islands
Overnight Cruise Bay of Islands aboard 'The Rock' full of adventure activities or just sit back and relax.
The trip departs from Paihia, and is suitable for all age's that want to experience a memorable 22 hour fun and laughter in thissubtropical region of the Bay of Islands.
Cape Reinga & Ninety Mile Beach Dune Rider New Zealand
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Dune Rider Unique Adventure Tour
Make your way up to Cape Reinga while traveling to the Gum digger's park and drive along the famous Ninety Mile beach! Climb the giant sand dunes and boogie board back down. Enjoy magnificent sweeping views where the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean meet on New Zealand's top and visit 'world famous' Mangonui Fish shop on the way home.
Sand surfing at 90 Mile Beach...April 14 2013 with Fullers Great Sights Bay of Island Tours
How to turn a 52 year into a 10 year old in one minute :)