Bay of Islands Glow Worm Caves & Scenic Shore Excursion

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£109 pp
5h 30 mins · 4.5 (354)
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Bay of Islands Glow Worm Caves & Scenic Shore Excursion
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.
Free cancellation Pickup included

What's included

  • BOTTLED_WATER
  • Driver/guide
  • Chocolate-tasting
  • AIR_CONDITIONED_VEHICLE
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Live commentary on board
  • Local taxes

What's not included

  • Food and Drinks

Itinerary

  1. See the Paihia harbour as we drive through (10 min)
  2. View the waterfalls (15 min) Admission included
  3. Sample some of the finest chocolates (15 min) Admission included
  4. Stunning guided tour of the glow worm caves (40 min) Admission included
  5. A beautiful short walk (30 min) Admission included

Meeting & end point

Meeting point
We will be waiting at the end of the Waitangi Wharf - where your tender boats drop you with a sign saying "Bay of Islands Tours" If you are staying at a hotel - please list your hotel name when booking so we can pick you up from reception.
End point
We will be waiting at the end of the Waitangi Wharf - where your tender boats drop you with a sign saying "Bay of Islands Tours" If you are staying at a hotel - please list your hotel name when booking so we can pick you up from reception.

Practical information

Operated by
Bay Of Islands Tours
Max group size
35 travellers
Travellers per booking
1–15
Languages
en
Confirmation
INSTANT

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available.

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

Important notes

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

The tour runs for around 5 hours 30 minutes. Times are approximate and may vary depending on group size, traffic, and site conditions on the day.

What's included is set out in the tour description above. As a general guide, transport and guiding are normally covered; meals, personal expenses, and gratuities are typically extra unless the description states otherwise.

We don't hold specific age or fitness guidance for this tour. Read the activity description carefully and, if in any doubt, speak to your cruise line's excursion desk before you book.