Tour the Bay of Islands on a full-day trip from Auckland. You'll see spectacular rural and coastal scenery en route, visit historic Waitangi, cruise from Paihia and have free time to enjoy the cafes, museums and shops of Russell, New Zealand's early capital.Your day trip will start with a scenic drive from Auckland to visit the Waitangi Treaty House and grounds and see a traditional Maori meetinghouse and a huge waka (war canoe). Next you'll board the Bay Belle ferry to cruise from Paihia to Russell, a lovely town that retains the charm of its early whaling port days.
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