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Day 2: Auckland → Bay of Islands

2026-11-03 · Auckland → Paihia

145 mi · 3h 38m @40mph

Drive north into the subtropical Bay of Islands.

Stops

  1. Waitangi Treaty Grounds~12:30sightBirthplace of modern NZ — the 1840 Treaty site, carved meeting house and war canoe.

145 mi · 3h 37m @40mph

Depart 09:0060m/stopArrive Paihia ~13:37

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Tonight: Paihia

  • Paihia Top 10 Holiday Park holiday-park

    Short walk to the Paihia waterfront and ferry to Russell. Book ahead for November.