Auckland
Bay of IslandsAuckland
Auckland → Whangarei Falls → Paihia → Waitangi Treaty Grounds → Russell → Auckland
13 hours Up to 12 guests Auckland pickup
Overview
Three to four hours each way, so an early start and a full day. North past Whangarei to Paihia on the subtropical Bay of Islands, with time at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds where New Zealand's founding document was signed, a ferry across to historic Russell, and the option of a Hole in the Rock cruise if you would rather be on the water. Best enjoyed as the two-day version.
Private car and driver for up to 12 hours (return to Auckland) with unlimited kilometres. Stop wherever you like, linger longer at one spot, skip another, or change plans on the day.
Highlights
- Waitangi Treaty Grounds
- Paihia waterfront
- Historic Russell by ferry
- Hole in the Rock cruise option
- Whangarei Falls stop
Your day at a glance
You pick the start time. Most guests leave around 9:00 am and are back by roughly 10 pm. Earlier or later starts are fine — just tell us at checkout. Nothing below is a fixed schedule; your driver flexes with how long you want at each spot.
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- 6
- 7
⇄Round trip — you start and finish at Auckland. Numbers 2 onwards are the stops along the way.
This route is a suggestion, not a timetable
- Booking this trip doesn't lock you into these exact places. On the day you can ask your driver to skip a stop, linger longer somewhere, or head somewhere else entirely.
- The one thing we do need to keep is where you're picked up and where you finish — those stay as booked.
- Your booked time still applies (13 hours for this trip). Your driver has to get home too, so anything beyond that needs to be arranged and paid for in advance.
Price covers the private vehicle, driver and fuel. Activity tickets (e.g. Hobbiton, Waitomo Caves, geothermal parks) are the customer's responsibility.
What's included
- Private vehicle & driver
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
- Fuel & road costs
- Flexible itinerary
- Local driver-guide commentary
What's not included
- Accommodation
- Attraction entry tickets & activity bookings
- Ferry tickets
- Hole in the Rock cruise
- Meals & drinks
- Travel insurance
- Waitangi entry
Pickup points
These are just examples. We can pick you up from any address inside Auckland — your hotel, home, airport or anywhere else within the town boundaries. Just type your address when you book.
- Auckland hotels
- Auckland city centre
- Auckland Airport
- Cruise terminal
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup.
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