Auckland to Paihia via West Coast Small Group Tour (One Way)

Overview

Available languages

English

12 hours

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Embark on a one way tour of Northland, a journey that can't be missed. Visit the breathtaking Bay of Islands, sites of cultural and environmental importance, and the majestic Tane Mahuta, the Lord of the Forest. This small group, fully guided day trip combines the best of both coasts of subtropical Northland. Led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge, and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.

While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles, complementary refreshments and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children age 7 & below are required to travel in a booster or safety seat, these can hired for $20 NZD per seat or you can supply your own

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Waitangi guided tour and cultural performance

Entry in Kauri Museum

Small Group Fully Guided Tour

One way guided tour

Snacks

Accommodation

Return to Auckland

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Auckland

Your tour starts in New Zealand’s largest city. As we drive out of the city over the iconic Harbour Bridge, your guide will set the scene for your adventure today.

Admission Not Applicable

The Kauri Museum

Exiting Auckland, we travel west and follow the road through the kumara capital of New Zealand. Our first stop sees us visiting the Kauri Museum, to understand the remarkable story of New Zealand's largest and most famous native tree. Celebrating everything to do with kauri and the people of the north, we discover how kauri have supported lives and livelihoods for centuries. Despite their immense size and strength however, these giants are also fragile, so you may even take the opportunity to help in the survival of this mighty taonga (treasure).

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included

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Auckland to Paihia via West Coast Small Group Tour (One Way)

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Reviews

5.00

2 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

One my best days in New Zealand
HawaiiSurfBabe,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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!
Auckland to Paihai small group tour
T9567ZAjennyd,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.