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 $170

Child $85

Family Pass $425 (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? Have a look at these amazing Combo Deals Fullers’ has on offer.

1. Cruise Combo: Combine the Hole in the Rock cruise, a true kiwi classic, with the must-do Cape Reinga Day Tour.

2. Highlights of the Bay: 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, combining land and sea to learn what the Bay of Islands is all about!

3. Or combine the the extensive Cream Trip SUper Cruise with the must-do Cape Reinga Day Tour!

Adult: from $160

Child: from $80

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)