Sight Seeing Tours

The Bay of Islands is one of the most picturesque and popular holiday sites in New Zealand, combining great outdoor experiences with some of New Zealand’s most significant historic sites.

The Bay of Islands was the site at which the earliest contact between the indigenous population and European settlers took place. Visit Waitangi to see the treaty house, where New Zealand’s founding document was signed by Maori and Pakeha leaders. Russell, once the rowdy and bustling capital of New Zealand, today maintains a lively and casual island feel due to its isolation from the mainland.

From Russell township you can walk north to Flagstaff Hill, a reserve that was once the scene of a historic confrontation between Maori leader Hone Heke and the British Colonials. The flag pole flying the Union Jack was severed four times before war settled the dispute.

ABC Shuttle Service is the easiest and most cost effective airport transfer, private hire and tour option in New Zealand's beautiful Bay of Islands.

Kerikeri, the earliest permanent settlement in New Zealand, houses some of the country’s oldest buildings, bush walks, arts and crafts and local cuisine.

ABC Shuttle Service is the easiest and most cost effective airport transfer, private hire and tour option in New Zealand's beautiful Bay of Islands.

TOUR 1

(duration approx. 2 hours)
Cost $50.00 per person (min. 4 people)
PLUS $40 Per adult, Child 5-15 years $20 Cave Entry to be paid at caves.

Leaving Paihia visiting…

  • Kawiti Glowworm Caves
  • World Famous Hundertwasser Toilets
  • Return to Paihia 

TOUR 2

(duration approx. 2 ½ hours)
Starting from $50.00 per person (min. 6 people)

Leaving Paihia visiting…

  • Waitangi Lookout
  • Kerikeri Stone store
  • Kerikeri Mission House
  • Makana Chocolate Factory
  • Return to Paihia
ABC Shuttle Service is the easiest and most cost effective airport transfer, private hire and tour option in New Zealand's beautiful Bay of Islands.
ABC Shuttle Service is the easiest and most cost effective airport transfer, private hire and tour option in New Zealand's beautiful Bay of Islands.

TOUR 3

(duration approx. 4 ½ hours)
Starting from $85.00 per hour

Leaving Paihia visiting…

  • Waitangi Lookout
  • Haruru Falls
  • Kerikeri Stone Store
  • Kerikeri Mission House
  • Puketi Kauri Forest
  • Makana Chocolate Factory
  • Return to Paihia

VINEYARD TOURS

We now offer vineyard tours around some of the region’s fantastic wineries.

We visit 3 or 4 local award winning vineyards. Having tasting at each. All tastings are included in the price and we offer both afternoon or evening tours.

Prices are $60 per person for an afternoon tour and $110 per person for evening tours. Minimum of three passengers required for this trip.

* Please note the meals not included.

ABC Shuttle Service is the easiest and most cost effective airport transfer, private hire and tour option in New Zealand's beautiful Bay of Islands.

OTHER TOURS

Other places to visit in the Bay of Islands include:

  • The Kawiti Glow Worm Caves

  • The Hundertwasser toilets at Kawakawa

  • The Kawakawa Vintage Steam Railway

  • The Waitangi Treaty Grounds & House

  • Te Waimate Mission House

  • Historic Russell and the Pompallier Mission House

  • The Makana Chocolate Factory

  • The majestic Haruru Falls

  • Kerikeri’s historic Stone Store

  • Kemp House, the oldest wooden home in New Zealand

  • Rewa’s Maori Village

  • Kerikeri’s Rainbow Falls

  • Puketi Ancient Kauri Forest

  • The Parrot Place

  • The famous Bay of Islands Packhouse Markets

  • Many local Vineyards and much more…