Rhapsody of the Seas departs 12& 26 January 2010 for 14 nights. Price from NZD Incl. NCCF's & Taxes Interior from SOLD OUT, Ocean View from $3,295, Superior Balcony from $6,895, 3rd/4th Guest $2,075. Package includes:
Stay in the Bay of Islands for 2 nights from only $99pp share twin. Sales until 31 Mar 2010. Travel valid 01 December 2009 – 30 June 2010. Hot bonus offers including free nights or free breakfasts…
Taiamai Tours has launched a new double hull Maori waka. With a carrying capacity of up to 50 people per tour, Taiamai Tours can now offer tour groups an exclusive Maori cultural, eco, adventure and spiritual experience during their Bay of Islands stay. Te Hoenga Waka tour is an interactive and educational waka experience with customers learning different paddle techniques, waka manoeuvres and traditional chants. On the first leg of the voyage clients paddle on the Waitangi River to Haruru Falls. On the second leg, they pass the family Marae, nestled on the riverbank, and meet with local tribal elders before returning to Waitangi. The tour is available for FITs (16 passengers max) or groups. www.taiamaitours.co.nz
Adventure Puketi have launched a new product: A Forest in Flight and by Foot, which includes a 30-minute helicopter fight from Kerikeri to Puketi Forest with Heliops, a three-hour personal guided forest experience (6 people maximum), transfer back to Kerikeri and refreshments. The net rate is $431.50pp, based on a minimum of two people. A Forest in Flight and by Foot departs twice per day from Kerikeri at 8.30am and 1.30pm. Intermediate fitness is required. www.forestwalks.com
The Discover Hokianga Day Tour has been relaunched and now includes a visit to the Wairere Boulders. Uncover 2.8 million-year-old geological rock formations as you meander along the walkways of the unique Wairere Boulder Valley. View thousands of massive basalt boulders, some over 30m high.
Greatsights NZ has a launch special available for and overnight cruise departing Opua and an overnight return sightseeing tour. Book your overnight experience to travel between 1 October and 20 December 2009 and pay only $199 per person twin share or $398 for a single room. Normal retail price is $366 twin share. A fantastic rate to celebrate the launch of the largest overnight cruise ship permanently based in New Zealand. Operating daily, and priced from $199.00 per adult twin share! Highlights include:
Every year the Bay of Islands comes alive with the sounds of smooth jazz and sultry blues, as musicians gather from home and abroad for the annual Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival. This year’s event - 07– 09 August - will offer live music both on the streets and at seven venues in Paihia, Russell and Haruru Falls, featuring over 150 hours of quality jazz and blues with more than 35 acts. A free shuttle operates over the weekend between the venues providing visitors with an opportunity to follow their favourite artists around and sample the local flavours of food and beverages on offer at each venue. Badges can be purchased through the website or from the Paihia i-SITE office. One badge gives full access to all seven venues for the duration of the weekend.
Coral Princess Cruises has launched its 2009/10 program of small-ship, expedition-style cruises in New Zealand - and is offering a 25 per cent discount on its Auckland to Bay of Islands voyages for departures between December and February. The offer is available for new bookings made until July 31, 2009.
Darryl's Dinner Cruise has launched a new product, the Bay of Islands Lunch Cruise. Departing from Paihia the cruise ventures along the coast towards Opua and then heads over to Okiato, passing Omata Estate vineyard and the oyster farms. Lunch is served as the vessel turns toward Russell where guests have the option to disembark before the boat returns to Paihia. Adults $55, children $18, and under 5's free of charge.
Bay of Islands Holiday Accommodation has a new property in Russell – Gardenia House, which was formerly known as Aomutu Lodge. Lesley Joy at BoI Holidays says they have a Stay 7 Pay 5 Special Offer for an 8-person booking during the June-September 09 period. Gardenia House is ideal for a family holiday, wedding or reunion. Set in the peace and seclusion of a lush tropical garden overlooking the Bay of Islands, Gardenia House cascades down the hillside in a series of levels, each with sea views.
