Enjoy a guided Bay Of Islands Cruise Ship Tour with Glow Worm Caves!

The Bay of Islands is a popular tourist destination in New Zealand. With an abundance of breathtaking, picturesque views, there are plenty of fantastic photo opportunities. Create lasting memories on a Bay of Islands Cruise Ship Shore Excursion including the Glow Worm Caves!
Depart Waitangi Wharf at 9.30am*. Our tour destinations include: Kawiti Glow Worm Caves Hundertwasser Toilets Puketi Kauri Forest Kauri Workshop Makana Chocolate Factory Haruru Falls. Waitangi look out loop
What to expect: At 9.15am you will be met by your tour guide at the Waitangi Wharf before you depart on your half-day tour. Your first stop is the Kawiti glow worm caves which is about a 30-minute drive from the Waitangi Wharf. You will be able to enjoy a magical glowworm experience. You will then move on to Kawakawa. This is a small town which is also known as “train town”.
At 11:45am you will be at the Puketi Forest. This is a 15,000 hectare forest which contains magnificent stands of Kauri and a rich ecological diversity.
Around 12.30pm we stop at a lovely Cafe/Bakery where you can purchase your lunch - there is a wide variety of choices.
The next stop is the Makana Chocolate Factory in Kerikeri. This is a boutique chocolate factory where you can watch the making of chocolates, taste a few samples and of course shop for some delicious treats. You will also be able to visit the Kauri Workshop next door which has crafts and collectables for sale. You will then visit the famous horse shoe waterfalls, Haruru Falls. These falls are located in a hidden valley on the beautiful and peaceful Waitangi River. The last stop of the day is the Waitangi look-out Loop. This is a final chance to take in the stunning views over Waitangi and the Bay of Islands, before your transportation back to the wharf or Paihia if you would prefer to have a look around.
All our guides are locals, and will educate you on our fascinating wildlife, history and culture along your travels throughout the day.
A 100% full refund will be issued if your ship can't make it into port.
Complimentary bottled water is provided on the day.

*Please note, only the lead passengers name is required when completing your booking*

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  • alarm Duration: 300
  • person Age: All Ages
  • people Group Size: Min 1 Max 70

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  • Packages start from NZ$225.00pp

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    Absolutely, however Animal Encounter is busiest at the weekend - and our Waitangi centre is no exception. This means you might need a larger group monday through friday.

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    Animal Encounter at Waitangi is busiest at the weekends so we'd definitely recommend booking in advance! Obviously, we'll always try to accommodate last minute Animal Encounter bookings but once the spots are booked up they are booked up!

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