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*Popular Cruise Ship Tour* Bay of Islands and Glow Worm Caves Shore Excursion

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From NZD 225

1 Adult

Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours 30 minutes

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Create lasting memories on this half-day tour of the Bay of Islands from your cruise ships arrival at the Waitangi Wharf.

The Bay of Islands is a popular tourist destination in New Zealand. This guided tour shows you an abundance of breathtaking picturesque views giving you plenty of fantastic photo opportunities. The area is often referred to as “the birthplace of New Zealand”, due to the past events that took place there. These historical events led to the shaping of New Zealand.

Your tour will include a Bakery/Café stop for you to grab a coffee or something to eat “on the go”. Your Bay Of Islands tour guide will instruct you on where to catch the shuttle buses back to the tenders should you wish to stay in town longer once your tour ends.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time

100% refund will be issued if your ship can't make it into port due to weather conditions.

If your ship is scheduled to arrive after 9.30am - the tour departure time will automatically adjust to depart 1 hour after your arrival time - you can email to confirm this after booking.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Driver/guide

Chocolate-tasting

Air-conditioned vehicle

Port pickup and drop-off

Live commentary on board

Local taxes

Food and Drinks

Options

*Popular Cruise Ship Tour* Bay of Islands and Glow Worm Caves Shore Excursion

Pickup included

Reviews

4.52

284 reviews

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  • The driver was...

    young p,

    Apr 25, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The driver was knowledgeable and friendly. The cave was very interesting also scenery was beautiful. It was fun tour and my family enjoyed a lot.

  • Bay of Islands Excursion

    Mark W,

    Apr 23, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This excursion was a full day of education, local and NZ history. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and provided us with backstories and significant facts related to the various sites, locations, and points of interest. He provided us with an experience worth the time. There are many choices related to "off the ship" excursions you can take, but if you are coming off a cruise ship and only have a day to explore, this excursion is well worth your time.

  • Enjoyed this tour with...

    Judith G,

    Apr 18, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    Enjoyed this tour with Greg. Only complaint was the incredibly narrow seats on the bus and no seat belts.

  • Falls, trees and gloworms

    David W,

    Apr 14, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    A fairly lengthy trip with, for me, three significant highlights: the falls were pretty, the Kauri forest stunning, and the Glow worm caves spectacular. Our driver and guide Greg was very entertaining and displays a genuine pride of this part of New Zealand.

  • Beautiful experience

    Margo W,

    Apr 14, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This was such an amazing trip. Our guide Gareth was a wealth of information. The frequent photo stops at the beautiful Bay of Islands was really appreciated. The glow worms cave was fascinating. Be sure to wear shoes or sneakers with a good grip, as some of the walkways are slippery and it’s very dark. We did have lanterns to help light the way, as every fifth person got one to use. We are so glad we decided to book this trip.

From NZD 225

1 Adult

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