'Bay & Cape' Bus Pass | Auckland & Bay of Islands| Kiwi Explorer Highlights
- Get up to 10% cash back per person when you book with us
- Bus pass to travel around New Zealand's Bay of Islands
- Minimum 3 days of travel with a hop-on hop-off bus pass
- A full-day Cape Reigna Day Trip
- Change travel dates as many times as you like with no fees
- Best price guarantee on activities in each compulsory stop – just chat with your driver for the hook-up (the price of activities is not included)
- Accommodation guaranteed at the Operator's preferred hostel/hotel each overnight stop booked on the day with your driver (the price of accommodation is not included)
- Knowledgeable local guide & driver, who has all the inside tips for the best photo stops, activities, restaurants & accommodation
Where we Visit
- Auckland
- Paihia
- Cape Reinga
What's Excluded
What to Expect
Frequently Asked Questions
Is accommodation included?
Is accommodation included?
No, all your accommodation costs are additional to your bus pass.
The Operator gives you the freedom and flexibility to choose any accommodation style you like. However, they select the best value for money option in each stopover (and they do recommend staying with the group); if you’d like to stay somewhere else, that’s absolutely no problem at all. This is your experience. You can make all of your accommodation bookings via the online Trip Planner. Remember to book at least 48 hours prior to arriving at each destination.
Can I hop off anywhere?
Can I hop off anywhere?
You can hop off anywhere along the route. But if there is somewhere the buses don't go, let us know, and the crew can give you some advice on how to get there.
When you do decide to hop off the bus- you do need to let The Operator know so they can help you book your next journey!
What does minimum travel time mean?
What does minimum travel time mean?
In a nutshell... Minimum time stands for the shortest time you can get from your starting point to the last destination.
Age restrictions
Age restrictions
The Operator welcomes the young and the young at heart aboard their buses; there is no upper limit! There is, however, a lower limit; you’ll need to be 18 years at the time of travel.
What are the pick-up points?
What are the pick-up points?
You can check out the latest timetable online.
Auckland to Paihia
Main Pick-up point:
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Lylo, 54 Cook Street, Auckland Central
Other Pick-up points:
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BP Connect Dairy Flat
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Warkworth, iSite, 1 Baxter Street
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Whangarei (iSite)
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Whangarei (Whangarei Falls)
Paihia to Cape Reinga (round trip)
Main Pick-up point:
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QRC Paihia
Other Pick-up points:
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7:15am - Paihia Main Wharf (Includes pick up for Haka Lodge, Capt’n Bob’s Beachhouse, Centabay and Seabeds)
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7:15am - Beachside Holiday Park
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7:15am - Waitangi Motor Camp
Paihia to Auckland
Main Pick-up point:
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2:20pm - QRC Paihia
Other Pick-up points:
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2:30pm - Paihia Main Wharf (Includes pick up for Haka Lodge, Capt’n Bob’s Beachhouse, Centabay and Seabeds)
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3:30pm - ‘Otaika’Shops Bus stop, opposite Liquorland Whangarei
Are meals included?
Are meals included?
No, but loads of the places you stop at, including hostels, have excellent meal deals & cheap drinks!
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