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Getting Here

If you do decide to drive to the Bay of Islands from Auckland it will take you about 3 hours to get to Opua – just several minutes south of Paihia. Travel North from Auckland along State Highway 1 which runs into State Highway 11 at Kawakawa. Then follow the signs to the Bay of Islands and the Twin Coast Discovery Highway. Take your time and make the most of the picturesque landscape of beaches, rolling hills and native bush with plenty of stops at the various lookouts and rest areas. The Bay of Islands being further north, on average always seems to attract warmer temperatures and sunnier skies than Auckland and the Hauraki Gulf, perfect for a scenic drive.

There are bus services available from Auckland to provide transport to the Bay of Islands. The InterCity bus from Auckland to Paihia departs daily from the InterCity SkyCity Terminal at 102 Hobson Street, Auckland Central. The bus arrives at the Paihia Maritime Building, after a journey of approximately 4 hours and arrangements can be made for the short trip from Paihia to the Bucket List mooring in Opua.

Alternatively, you can get a flight from Auckland, to the Bay of Islands local airport with Air New Zealand, which only takes 45 minutes.

However you choose to get here, remember to take the time to look out the windows and experience the beautiful and majestic scenery that the area is world renowned for. Call us or enquire online today to book your Bay of Islands luxury escape!

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Testimonials

Thank you all SO much for the wonderful trip. You’re all warm, friendly and incredible hosts. The sun you ordered was much appreciated. Elias loved the homemade pizza and French toast. Zane loved the swimming and tubing. We’ll be sure to go home and tell everyone they need to check off the Bucket List in New Zealand!
The Fipke FamilyWest Vancouver
My daughter, Camille, booked this amazing birthday weekend for my 30th!!! Birthday. We all had a marvellous time – fishing (caught 3 snapper for dinner) & Sam dived with Conrad (skipper) for scallops which we dined on that night with crayfish on the BBQ. Alan & Karen were very hospitable, taking us to gorgeous bays, beaches & fabulous walks. Many, many grateful thanks- we all had a super time – the best birthday I could ever have asked for, thanks family. Hope to be back for more than a weekend!
ChristinaHamilton, NZ
Thank you so much for a wonderful week of family fun, eating crayfish, and mussels in Karen’s Thai curry, yum. Our wonderful skipper who kept us safe and of course I must mention Trout Valley & Cecelia, and dear old Moet. I loved climbing Rawhiti hill, I want to be buried there, on top of the world with my Maori brothers. I nearly forgot your fresh bread Karen, mmm. I could fill up the pages ahead retelling the wonders of New Zealand’s green seas, rugged scenery and sitting serenely in the beautiful bays, sleek, spacious, “State of the Art” Alan & Karen’s Bucket List beauty.
Maree GaingerVictoria, Australia
What a perfect day!. It could not be faulted in any way – delicious lamb, warm sun and big fish. Thank you for giving us such a happy memory to take home! If this is what heaven is like, sign me up! Couldn’t have asked for a better day – incredible fishing accompanied by the best lamb in the world – a dream day! We were treated like kings – thank you for every moment.
The Sholto FamilyUK & Islay, Scotland
Thank you so much Alan, Karen & Rob! You’ve given us the most wonderful gift – a very special day to remember our time in New Zealand. The dolphins, the swim, delicious foods, great scary stories & best of all, delightful company & conversation.(And a picture perfect weather day on-board Bucket List!) We’ll remember you and out time with you always 🙂
Holly and Steve, Wendy and John
Wonderful hosts, fabulous food, beautiful boat and loved the dolphins!
Barbara and NenaCalifornia, USA
The best way to finish our special trip in NZ. Thank you for a wonderful day & evening on the Bay of Islands x
Tremain FamilyNew York, USA
There aren’t enough superlatives in the English language to capture the good feelings we have every time we journey with our friends Alan & Karen on Bucket List. The views, breeze, food & wine, kayaking, hikes, sight seeing, music & laughter….my one complaint is that I smile so much my cheeks hurt! Thanks perce & perce
Frank and DenisePebble Beach, California
When I did the research and read “Bucket List” I thought “This could be it!” I wasn’t wrong! An absolutely amazing day that none of us will ever forget. Thank you for your wonderful hospitality, great food and astounding fun-filled water activities on this truly beautiful vessel. With love and hugs from your newly adopted family members.
Deb, David, James & TomANZ Bank corporate outing
Thank you for the most memorable day! So much natural beauty everywhere we looked!
Karen and CharlesDallas, Texas

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Opua, Bay of Islands
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