One Way Tour from Auckland to Paihia via Northland’s Coast
Highlights & inclusions
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August 2026
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What you can expect
Venture north on an unforgettable one-way journey from Auckland to Paihia, combining history, culture, and the beauty of subtropical Northland. Begin your day with a hotel pickup and cross the Harbour Bridge, heading into the countryside, while your guide shares fascinating insights along the way. Your first stop is the Kauri Museum, where you’ll uncover the long history of New Zealand’s giant kauri trees. Continuing through the kumara-growing region, you’ll enter the Waipoua Forest, where you get to see Tāne Mahuta, the "Lord of the Forest," said to be over 2,000 years old.
Pause for lunch at the relaxed seaside town of Opononi, enjoying sweeping views across the Hokianga Harbour. In the afternoon, journey further north to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, where you’ll be treated to a fully guided tour and cultural performance, connecting you to the birthplace of the nation. Finally, arrive in Paihia, where your guide will drop you off at your accommodation. This seamless one-way tour is the perfect way to discover the beauty, history, and culture of Northland.
Location
What you need to know
- Auckland hotel pickup and Paihia hotel drop-off
- Small group fully guided tour
- Entry to the Kauri Museum
- Waitangi guided tour and cultural performance
- Bottled water and snacks
- Please be ready at your selected pickup location 10 minutes prior to departure time.
- This experience is approximately 12 hours in duration.
- This experience includes pickup transfers from selected Auckland accommodations. Please advise your chosen location from the options in the "Hotel Pickup" section at the time of booking.
- Park Hyatt 5.40am
- Swiss Belsuites Victoria Park 5.40am
- Sofitel Viaduct Harbour 5.40am
- Hilton Hotel 5.45am
- M Social 5.45am
- Movenpick Hotel 5.45am
- Adina Apartment Hotel 5.45am
- Copthorne Auckland City 5.45am
- Oaks Auckland Hotel 5.45am
- Pullman Auckland 5.45am
- SO/Auckland 5.45am
- JW Marriott Auckland City 5.50am
- Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Auckland 5.50am
- Ibis Budget Auckland Central 5.50am
- Rydges Hotel 5.50am
- Crowne Plaza 5.55am
- The Grand By SkyCity 5.55am
- SkyCity Hotel 5.55am
- Four Points by Sheraton 5.55am
- Grand Millennium Auckland 6am
- Kiwi International Hotel 6am
- Mercure Queen St 6am
- VR Auckland City, 188 Hobson Street 6am
- Cordis Auckland 6.05am
- Not recommended for travelers with severe mobility difficulties; a moderate amount of walking is involved
- Minimum numbers apply; you will be offered an alternative or full refund if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements
- If you are visiting from a cruise ship, please be aware that the provider cannot guarantee to be back in time for cruise departures at 7.30pm or earlier
- Children aged seven years and below are required to travel in a child safety car seat; you can provide your own, or one can be provided for $20 NZD with at least 24 hours notice
- Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
