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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

Wonderful hosts, fabulous food, beautiful boat and loved the dolphins!
Barbara and NenaCalifornia, USA
Thank you for the most beautiful and delicious food we experienced in New Zealand! We can’t wait to return
Alagem FamilyLos Angeles, California
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
Thanks you for a delightful day on the beautiful waters of New Zealand. We are doing our Bucket List!!! Your food and hospitality were amazing! Our 39th Anniversary trip!
Cindy and Kelly Parker
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
Highlight of our New Zealand Adventure. Thank you for all the great memories!
Gloria and Mike, Maggie and JoeIllinois, USA
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
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
An exceptional week’s charter. I seldom find I can say this, but what Alan, Karen & Conrad provided was beyond my expectation. A truly memorable and enjoyable time was had by all!
Christopher JohnstonBeachampton, UK
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

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