Mullarkey Tours
Breathtaking Six Day Northland Tour Offered in German & English
This tour will take in the most interesting places to visit in Northland.
These include:
- Tane Mahuta 2,500-year-old Kauri tree
- 90 Mile Beach
- Cape Reinga
- Waitangi Treaty Grounds
- Hole in the Rock Cruise
Plus, many other little surprises off the beaten track that you only see because of the knowledge and experience of our local Guides.
Your Guide will be a German from Berlin. His Name is Holger Werner, and he has lived for more than 21 years in the Bay of Islands and has a very good Idea of what could be your main interests in terms of New Zealand and Maori culture.
This is a small group tour (four to ten clients), covering 1,600 kilometres in modern dual air-conditioned vans, clients will enjoy a high level of customer service. The daily itinerary is highly flexible, thereby ensuring everyone’s interest are taken care of.
A detailed itinerary is shown below:
Day 1 – Auckland
Pickup at the airport and transfer to the Auckland City Hotel in downtown Auckland. Alternatively, clients who arrived earlier can check in at a day/time to suit them.
Activities include:
A trip to the Sky Tower to enjoy the panoramic view of Auckland.
A guided tour of the key sites in the City Centre.
Taking the ferry to historic Devonport where we will have dinner.
Day 2 – West Coast to Opononi
Departing the hotel at 8am we head north to Opononi via the West Coast Road.
Our first stop is the Kauri Museum at Matakohe.
Clients will be taken on a guided tour of the Museum:
From here we drive to the Waipoua Forest, where will visit Tane Mahuta a kauri tree which is over 2500 years old.
Our next stop is the Opononi Sand Dunes.
Manea – Footprints of Kupe is a 75-minute multisensory journey of guided storytelling – through art, taonga (cultural treasures), film, performance, digital interaction, and the splendour of Hokianga’s natural surroundings.
Kauri Museum, Tane Mahuta, Opononi Sand Dunes, Manea Cultural Experience.
Sands Hotel Opononi
Day 3 – Cape Reinga
We visit Shipwreck Bay which is located at the southern end of 90-mile beach. Enjoy walk on the beach, go for a swim or just take in the breathtaking views.
From here we will drive onto 90-mile beach via the Hukatere Forest. Clients can experience the rugged beauty of 90-mile beach and the sand dunes.
On to the famous Cape Reinga, where the two oceans collide! Walk the path to the lighthouse on the edge of NZ. This is a uniquely spiritual place within Maori culture.
We then head south to the immense sand dunes of Te Paki Stream – climb to the top, the views are spellbinding.
Shipwreck Bay, Hukatere Forest, Cape Reinga & Te Paki Sand Dunes.
Taipa Beach Resort
Day 4 – Bay of Islands
We will head to Paihia via the picturesque tourist coast road. Clients will take in beautiful sandy bays and stunning views of the Cavalli Islands.
Our next destination is the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, the place where the British Crown and the indigenous Maori people, in February 1840, signed the Treaty which created New Zealand as we know it today.
Clients will enjoy a 50-minute guided walk through the Grounds. The day will finish with a captivating live cultural performance followed by a Hangi meal. A hāngī is a traditional Māori cooking method where food is steamed in an underground oven. It involves using heated rocks to cook meat and vegetables in a pit dug in the ground.
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Kingsgate Hotel
Day 5 – Bay of Islands (On The Water)
Departing at 8.30am we will be taking a scenic cruise out to Motukōkako, the Hole in the Rock, on a purpose-built vessel with large viewing decks and air-conditioned cabin. Dolphin, Orca and Seal viewing guaranteed.
In the afternoon there is an optional two-hour tour of historic Russel, the first capital of New Zealand. Alternatively, clients can choose another activity (not included in the price):
Take a helicopter ride over the Bay of Islands, Enjoy a fishing trip on a charter boat, Walk the Haruru Falls track, Paragliding, Hire a Jet Ski
Your guide will be on hand, to book any activities for you.
Kingsgate Hotel
Day 6 – Back To Auckland
On our last day we will head south to Auckland visiting:
Hundertwasser Exhibition & Toilets.
Kawiti Glow Worm Caves.
Whangarei Marina for coffee/lunch.
On leaving Whangarei, we will take the scenic coast road to get back to Auckland. Clients will be dropped off in either downtown Auckland or the airport.
Alternatively at the start of the day, we can transfer clients to Kerikeri Airport before leaving for Auckland.
Inclusions/Exclusions
Included in ticket price are the following:
Accommodation including breakfast.
Attraction entry fees:
Sky Tower, Kauri Museum, Manea Experience, Waitangi Treaty Grounds including Hangi Meal. Hole in the Rock Cruise.
Ferry fees:
Devenport, Rawene, Russell
Not included:
Lunch & evening meals with the exception being the Waitangi Hangi meal on day four.
Drinks either alcoholic or soft drinks.
There may be occasions, either because of bad weather or road closures, where the tour guide may have to alter the route. We will keep clients informed of any changes.
