Highlights: - The remote forested coastal hike on day 1 and 2 near the Bay of Islands - Open coast kayaking at Whangaroa - Two nights of isolated camping at the very tip of New Zealand - Driving along 90 mile beach and Te Paki. Tour Itinerary: Day 1: Drive north to remote eastern Bay of Islands. Explore beautiful coastline with sandy beaches and pohutukawa trees. Chance to snorkel in rock pools. Total hiking time: 1-2 hours. Day 2: Hike over bush saddle to secluded inlet and whaling station ruins. Climb Pukehuia for views of Bay of Islands. Ferry to Paihia and camp by beach. Total hiking time: 6 hours. Day 3: Kayak ($89) around sandy bays with rocky outcrops and volcanic remnants. Relax in coastal town for dinner. Total kayaking time: 4-5 hours. Day 4: Drive Ninety Mile beach and try sand-boarding at Te Paki's big dunes. Set up camp, then hike to Cape Reinga for sunset. Total hiking time: 2-4 hours. Day 5: Explore coastline and hike through dunes at Cape Maria Van Dieman. Drive south to camp at Waipoua, home of Tane Mahuta, New Zealand's biggest kauri tree. Total hiking time: 3-4 hours. Day 6: Walk through Trounson Kauri Park mainland island where threatened native species are preserved. Return to Auckland. Total hiking time: 1 hour. Note: Tour is subject to tide times and sea conditions and may happen in a different order than stated above. Xmas peak time you may stay at different campsites on nights two and three. Far North vehicle has snorkelling gear, boogie/sand boards and barbecue. It's warmer up north. Thermals and warm hats are optional. Hiking shoes (rather than boots), and 2 season sleeping bags. Notes:
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