Auckland - Bay of Islands - Cape Reinga Fly / Drive Day Tour

If your itinerary prohibits you from visiting the Bay of Islands, but you do have a day to spare whilst visiting Auckland, Salt Air can offer you a choice of two wonderful day tours ex Auckland via light aircraft. These tours give you the opportunity to visit Northland and the Bay of Islands offering stunning scenic flight routes along the way.

Be sure not to miss your opportunity to observe this area in the best way possible.

Tour 1
Auckland - Cape Reinga return including Bay of Islands - Day Tour

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Departure time from Sky City in central Auckland would be 0630am. A breakfast box will be provided on the transfer coach. You will then be transferred to meet your aircraft for a 7.15am departure. Your flight time to the Bay of Islands is approximately 55 minutes, incorporating a brief stop in Whangarei for passengers leaving the aircraft here. From the Bay of Islands we continue up the West coast via the world famous 90 mile beach.

We land at Cape Reinga from where you depart on a 2½ hour tour exploring this magical area by comfortable air conditioned vehicle. An opportunity to experience the exhilaration of sand tobogganing is offered on this portion of the tour. A light refreshment is also included.

Rejoin the aircraft for the next leg of your flight via the east coast route to the Bay of Islands. You will view some of the most stunning coastal scenery Northland has to offer, flying over Parengarenga Harbour and Great Exhibition Bay. This remote area is without a doubt one of the most beautiful places in New Zealand with it's pure white silica sand and crystal clear water, much of it accessible only by sea or air. We fly on over Houhora Harbour, the Cavalli Islands, Kauri Cliffs golf course, and the spectacular Bay of Islands.

From the Bay of Islands/Kerikeri airport a courtesy vehicle will take you to Paihia, the hub of the Bay of Islands for a few hours in the afternoon. Feel free to explore this historical area, walk along the beautiful beach or do some shopping.

At a pre-arranged time you we will take you to your aircraft for the return flight to Auckland. This leg of the flight will follow the west coast route south from Kerikeri to Auckland via the Kaipara Harbour, before landing in Auckland for transfer back to your hotel.

What will I see on this tour?

How much will it cost?

$895.00 per person*
($955 pp from 1 Oct 2010)
Includes -
Transfers to/from central Auckland.
Return scenic flights Auckland-Bay of Islands-Cape Reinga
2 ½ Hour Vehicle tour of Cape Reinga area
Transfers to/from Paihia - hub of the Bay of Islands

Tour 2
Auckland - Bay of Islands Day Tour

Departure time from central Auckland would be 0630am. A breakfast box will be provided on the transfer coach. You will then be transferred to meet your aircraft for a 7.15am departure. flight time to the Bay of Islands is approximately 55 minutes, incorporating a brief stop in Whangarei for passengers leaving the aircraft here.

From the Bay of Islands/Kerikeri airport a courtesy vehicle will take you to Paihia, the hub of the Bay of Islands.

Included in this in this tour are the following:

• One way ferry ticket to or from Russell at your leisure to explore this historic town. This is co-ordinated with your Bay of Islands cruise to allow some free time either before or after in Russell.
• 3-hour Bay of Islands Dolphin Watching cruise to the Hole in the Rock.

At a pre-arranged time you we will take you to your aircraft for the return flight to Auckland. This leg of the flight will follow the west coast route south from Kerikeri to Auckland via the Kaipara Harbour, before landing in Auckland for transfer back to your hotel.

What will I see on this tour?

• Kaipara Harbour
• Bay of Islands
• Paihia/Russell & Waitangi
• Whangarei Heads
• Hen and Chicken Islands
• Waipu Cove
• Mangawhai Heads
• Hauraki Gulf, Auckland

How much will it cost?

$595.00 per person*
($655 pp from 1 Oct 2010)
Includes -
Transfers to/from central Auckland.
Breakfast box served on board transfer vehicle
Return scenic flights Auckland-Bay of Islands
Transfers to/from Paihia - hub of the Bay of Islands
One way Kings Ferry Paihia-Russell
Kings 3-hour dolphin watching cruise ex Russell

*Tours operate with a minimum of 2 passengers
*Due to fuel price increases a fuel surcharge may apply

P.O. Box 293, Paihia, Bay Of Islands, New Zealand
Phone: +64 9 402 8338 or Freephone 0800 4SALTAIR (0800 472 582)
Fax: +64 9 402 8302
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Email info@saltair.co.nz