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Auckland to Paihia via West Coast

From NZD$369

5
(2 reviews)

Departs from: Auckland

Duration: 12 hours

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Travel from Auckland to the beautiful Bay of Islands on this small group, fully guided journey through the subtropical paradise of Northland. Explore both coasts, ancient forests, and New Zealand’s most significant cultural sites along the way. With passionate local guides, stunning scenery, and fascinating stories, this unforgettable journey is the perfect way to travel north in comfort and style.

Why you’ll love this

Visit the mighty Tane Mahuta, New Zealand’s largest kauri tree, in Waipoua Forest

Discover the region’s rich history at the Kauri Museum and Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Enjoy scenic beaches, ancient forests, and stories that bring New Zealand’s heritage to life

Experience both the west and east coasts of Northland in one journey

Travel in comfort with a small group, expert guide, and modern vehicle

Itinerary

What’s included

Small group guided tour from Auckland to Paihia

Entry to the Kauri Museum

Guided tour and cultural performance at Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Complimentary water and snacks

Comfortable, air-conditioned transport with expert commentary

Why choose us

Famously passionate tour guides

Our guides share stories, laughs, and Kiwi charm on every journey.

Travel in comfort

Small groups, big comfort. Relax in our modern Mercedes minibuses with style and space.

Award-winning tours

Thousands of five-star reviews and top travel awards - experiences loved worldwide.

Kiwi owned. Kiwi operated

Proudly local and passionate about sharing authentic New Zealand with every traveller.

Stories worth sharing

11/22/2025

One my best days in New Zealand

This was truly one of my most enjoyable days in New Zealand. I had been looking for a good way to get to the Bay of Islands, and this tour turned out to be the perfect solution. We had a lovely small group of only three people and explored the West Coast, stopping at the Kauri Museum, walking through the Kauri tree forest, and visiting the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. The schedule was well-paced, never rushed, and the itinerary didn’t feel cramped at all. Because of all the interesting stops, the whole day felt relaxed, informative, and very memorable. I highly recommend this tour to anyone travelling to Paihia. Our guide, Ben, was absolutely the best—it truly felt like spending the day with friends. Thank you for a wonderful experience!

HawaiiSurfBabe

5
11/20/2025

Auckland to Paihai small group tour

Thankyou Cheeky Kiwi for another amazing New Zealand experience. Ben was our wonderful driver and guide. After an early start and a quick stop for coffee, our little group was on the road. Ben was a wealth of knowledge about all things Māori. but also enjoyed hearing our experiences. We marvelled at the Kauri museum and the opportunity to see a living Kauri tree in the forest was absolutely overwhelming . Ben’s recommendation for fish and chips was well received! The Māori cultural experience and history of the treaty rounded off the day. It was a fantastic day . Our small diverse group , from the UK, Hawaii and Australia were really invested in the success of the day and we celebrated with drinks at the Tipsy Oyster in Paihai after Ben had dropped us off at our accommodation. A brilliant day, giving us another slice of New Zealand , thanks for the memories Ben, we all agreed you helped make our day something to remember.

Jenny D

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