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Day 3: Bay of Islands

2026-11-04 · Paihia → Paihia

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Hole-in-the-Rock cruise, historic Russell by ferry, and easy coastal ebiking on the Twin Coast Trail.

Stops

  1. Hole in the Rock Cruise~09:00cruiseBoat out to Piercy Island/Motukōkako and through its famous sea arch; dolphins en route.
  2. Russell (Kororāreka)~10:00townNZ's first capital — a pretty, historic bayside village reached by passenger ferry.

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Depart 09:0060m/stopArrive Paihia ~11:00

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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.