North Island · Journey idea · 3–6 nights
Northland & the Bays
Auckland → Bay of Islands → Cape Reinga
- Best Nov–Apr
- Relaxed pace
- Comfort · Premium
Overview
The warm, subtropical north — island-dotted bays and dolphins, Waitangi history, and the meeting of two oceans.
- Bay of Islands cruise
- Waitangi Treaty Grounds
- Cape Reinga
- Ninety Mile Beach
Best time
Nov–Apr
Warm water, dolphins in the bay and the country's most reliable summer weather.
Pace
Relaxed
Two- and three-night stays, short drives.
Works at
Comfort · Premium
Comfort levels this route suits — mix them along the way.
Who it suits
3–6 nights
A gentle add-on to a longer trip, or a short warm-weather break from Auckland.
Shape it to your dates
The same route works at 3–6 nights. Pick the shape that's closest — we start from there, and the quote is built for your dates and group.
Need something in between, or longer? Say so in the enquiry — every shape is a starting point.
The route
Day numbers below follow the 5-day classic shape.
Day by day
Day 1
Auckland
Day 2–3
Bay of Islands
The subtropical, winterless north
2 nights in Bay of Islands
Day 4–5
Cape Reinga
The subtropical, winterless north
2 nights in Cape Reinga
Your route
Day 1 · Auckland
Where you’ll stay
Pick a comfort level and we match every night to it — or mix and match along the way.
Comfort
Well-located 3–4 star hotels & motels
Premium
Boutique 4–5 star and standout lodges
Luxury
Design lodges, suites and private touches
Experiences on this journey
What’s included
- Accommodation
- In-country transport & transfers
- Listed experiences
- Day-by-day itinerary
- 24/7 local support
Not included
- International flights
- NZeTA / IVL / visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Some meals
- Optional add-ons
Make it yours
This is a journey idea, not a package, so there's no price on it — the cost depends on your dates, group, stays and pace. Tell us what you have in mind and a local planner will shape the route with you and send a written quote in New Zealand dollars. No obligation.