Ultimate Bay of Islands Tour in Waitangi and Caves

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6 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Join us for an unforgettable journey through New Zealand’s heritage and breathtaking landscapes!

Start your day at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds with a guided tour, where you’ll delve into Aotearoa’s history. Experience a Cultural Performance featuring a pōwhiri (welcome), traditional waiata, poi, and a powerful haka.

Next, enjoy a delicious lunch with tea and coffee before we make scenic stops at Haruru Falls and the Waitangi Lookout, offering stunning views of the Bay.

Then, visit the quirky town of Kawakawa, home to the unique public toilets designed by Austrian architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser.

Finally, explore the mesmerizing Kawiti Glow Worm Caves. As you walk
through this enchanting limestone cave system, be captivated by thousands of luminous glowworms illuminating the ceilings and walls. Your local guide will share fascinating insights, of this natural wonder.

Please note that this is a proposed itinerary, the order may vary on the day.

What's Included

Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes
Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch, with tea and coffee available
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tour Guide
Glow Worm Caves Admission
Waitangi Treaty Grounds Admission & Cultural Performance
Personal purchases

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Waitangi Wharf, outside the Waitangi Yacht Club. You simply keep walking straight up the wharf until you come to the Waitangi Yacht Club building. We will be waiting outside the Building with a 'Bay of Islands Tours' sign.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Kawiti Glow Worm Caves

    You will enjoy a guided tour along a wooden boardwalk through a 200m limestone cave system, featuring stunning formations like giant stalactites and stalagmites formed over hundreds of thousands of years. As you are captivated by thousands of luminous glowworms illuminating the cavern's ceilings and walls, a local guide will explain the life cycle of the New Zealand glowworm, as well as the rich history and incredible culture that these caves hold!

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Kawakawa Public Toilets by Hundertwasser

    Like nothing you've ever seen before, golden orbs perch on the grass tuft roof of this truly unique public washroom! Austrian architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser lived in Kawakawa from the mid-'70s to his death in 2000 and gifted the toilets to the town. Be warned - he didn't like using straight lines, so this might be one of the most fascinating designs you encounter!

    25 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Waitangi Treaty Grounds

    Take a walk through Aotearoa New Zealand's history on an informative guided tour of the Treaty Grounds with one of their experienced local guides. Discover the stories, people and events that have shaped the past, present and future. You will also get to be part of an amazing Cultural Performance which includes an inspiring pōwhiri (welcome) that begins in front of Te Whare Rūnanga before moving inside. The immersive cultural performance includes waiata (songs), poi and a traditional haka (war dance). After the concert you will be able to meet the cultural performers to ask questions and take photos.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Haruru Falls

    Visit the famous horseshoe waterfalls, Haruru Falls. These falls are located in a valley on the beautiful and peaceful Waitangi River.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Duration of travel time to each attraction is 30 minutes - totalling 1 hour 30 minutes in total of travel time
  • Not recommended for travelers who have trouble walking
  • Vegetarian and gluten free options available for lunch. Please advise upon booking
Supplied by Bay Of Islands Tours

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Nature and Wildlife Tours
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Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
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