tours

Russell Mini Tours

Discover ‘Romantic Russell’ – a town steeped in history with a very chequered past.

Spend a comfortable hour aboard the Russell Mini Coaches as they take you back in time telling you stories covering over 250 years, whilst visiting places of significant historical interest not easily covered on foot.   Discover why Russell has played such an important role in the history of New Zealand and why we locals love it so much.  Suitable for all ages.

Adult: $35

Child: $17.50

Family Pass $89 (2 adults + 2 children aged 5-15 years)

Departs everyday at 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm

Fullers Great Sights - Cape Reinga & Ninety Mile Beach

This full day trip takes you to the iconic Cape Reinga lighthouse at New Zealand's northern most tip, where the Tasman Sea meets the mighty Pacific Ocean. On the way you will discover the wild beauty of an untouched region rich in Maori culture and tradition - from it's rolling hills to it's breathtaking coastline. Get up close to ancient giant kauri trees at Puketi forest, speed along the shores of Ninety Mile Beach, dig for Pipis (shellfish) and experience the thrill of sand boarding down massive dunes at Te Paki stream. Includes free ferry tickets to Paihia and back.

Adult $175

Child $87.50

Family Pass $437.50 (2 adults + 2 children aged 5-15 years)

Departs daily from Paihia at 7am

Duration: 11 hours

Fuller’s combo deals

Do you have multiple days to spend in the Bay and want to see as much as possible? See how you can SAVE on some of these amazing Combo Deals Fullers’ has on offer.

• Combine our iconic Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise with the must-do Cape Reinga Day Tour. Set off on a half day cruise to the Hole in the Rock on Motukōkako including dolphin watching and an island stopover at Otehei Bay and combine with a full-day tour to Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach to experience the thrill of beach driving and the magical views as you stand at the very tip of Aotearoa.

Adult $270 | Child $135

• Combine our Cream Trip Super Cruise with the must-do Cape Reinga Day Tour. Discover it all with a full day cruise including the historical route of the original Cream Trip, a stopover at Otehei Bay and wildlife viewing as you travel out to the Hole in the Rock on Motukōkako, and combine with a full day Cape Reinga & Ninety Mile Beach tour to experience the thrill of beach driving and magical views from the tip of Aotearoa.

  Adult $299 | Child $149.50

1. Combine our iconic Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise with a Russell Mini Tour. Take in the sights of Russell on an intimate one-hour Russell Mini Tour, to then cruise out through the bay on the Hole in the Rock cruise. Best of both land and sea to learn what the Bay of Islands is all about!

   Adult $170 | Child $85

Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Discover Waitangi’s contemporary museums, Māori cultural performances in an authentic Meeting House, informative guided tours, native forest, a carving studio, the world’s largest ceremonial war canoe, and a quality café, all with stunning views over the Bay of Islands. With their Experience Pass you can see everything the Waitangi Treaty Grounds have to offer, with a Guided Tour and a Cultural Performance included as well. Finish off a summers evening with their intimate themed Hāngi & Concert.

Experience Pass: $60pp for international visitors, $30pp for NZ Residents (ID Required), children (up to 18 years) free.

Salt Air - Cape Reinga Fly & Drive 1/2 Day Tour

Salt Air’s Cape Reinga Fly/Drive ½ day tour by aeroplane is the alternative way to travel to the top of New Zealand to experience its beauty, history and scenery from both the air and on land, with the added bonus of avoiding a long road trip if you are short on time.
This superb tour flies from the Bay of Islands heading north and over 90 mile beach where you land at our private airstrip near Cape Reinga to enjoy a guided vehicle tour to visit the light house. The return flight follows the beautiful east coast down to the Bay of Islands.

$480 pp (1/2 day, flights operating with a minimum of 2 passengers)