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Rocky Mountaineer - May 2020, come and join us! LEISURE GUIDE July – December 2019 Winter to Summer
Welcome to Bay Tours & Charters
Leisure Guide
Even though the sun is shining outside today, the temperature betrays the season. This
is the first Leisure Guide we’ve created in our new premises here in Turner Place,
Onekawa. With views north across Prebensen Drive towards the ranges, our office sits
across the cul-de-sac from the yard where we park our coaches. We’re delighted to be in
our new home and invite you to visit us at some point. Another new and exciting
presence in the lives of Ken and I is our first grandchild Walker (pictured with us here).
This beautiful little boy arrived a little before Christmas and is the first child for our
oldest son, Blair, and his wife Amanda. They live in the U.S.A. so we cherish the times
we get to be with them.
This first 6 months of 2019 has been extremely busy with fantastic trips and tours. In
summer we were cycling around the Tasman/Nelson district and what a great time we
had with a fun group of Tour Clubbers. We finally got to Molesworth Station in April after
weather conditions delayed the visit twice. It really is an awesome ‘Big Sky’ experience
which we definitely intend to repeat soon. Our
years of experience travelling there adds
another dimension. In May this year a group of
us travelled to Sydney for their increasingly
famous ‘Vivid’ light festival. The creativity of
some of the illumination designs will live long
in the memory. A new experiment earlier this
year was tailoring the progressive meal
concept to the evening. Our first Progressive
Dinner was hugely popular and, as you’ll see,
we’ve created another in this edition – along with the fantastic lunches.
Looking forward, we’re immensely proud of the range and quality of the trips and tours
in this edition of the Leisure Guide. Amongst a plethora of exciting events to look out for
brand new experiences such as the highly original A Trip Into The Old American West
and Sunshine Coast Escape. Incidentally, there is only one room left on the latter so if
you’re mulling over this tour as the winter cold bites, don’t delay. We’ve been very
fortunate to secure premium tickets for the Queen Concert in Wellington in February.
This will be an amazing experience and tickets to the concert are nearly all gone for
public sale. In this edition is the first appearance of our Alaska cruise and Rocky
Mountaineer train double-header next May. This is as ‘Bucket-list’ as it gets so check it
out. Also look out for the return of our South Island High Country Experience tour
first taken in 2017. With the addition of new destinations this tour will be a must. Firm
favourites Christmas Mystery Getaway, Great Barrier Island and The Chatham
Islands also make a return with the latter two very limited in numbers.
Our lives continue to be enriched by the experiences we have with all our Tour Club
friends and Ken and I thank you for your ongoing support. We are committed to
delivering original, exciting and wide-ranging tours and trips characterised by the
personalised service of Bay Tours. We hope you enjoy perusing this latest edition and we
look forward to seeing you on a tour soon.
Kerren, Ken and the Bay Tours team.
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General Information
Payments:
Credit card: We accept credit card payments by Visa or MasterCard but there is a 5%
credit card handling fee. To avoid incurring this bank cost you can pay by;
Cheque, cash or internet banking at no extra cost; Internet banking, please place
your phone number in the particulars field and the tour number with first 4 letters of your
surname in the reference field i.e. 1014WITH. If you are paying for more than one tour,
please place the other tour number in the code field.
This also applies if you visit a Kiwibank branch to make an over-the-counter deposit. You
MUST highlight your reference details on your deposit slip to the teller to ensure they key
them in for your transaction.
Our bank account number to pay into is: Kiwi Bank 38 9014 0316437 00.
Dietary Requirements:
If you have any dietary requirements, please bring this to our attention when you are
booking your trip to enable us to accommodate your needs.
Accommodation Preferences:
If you wish to have a hotel room on a lower level or if you prefer two beds instead of a
double, please let us know at the time of booking so we can accommodate your needs.
Mobility Checkpoint:
Some tours which have an aspect to them that will require a specific level of
mobility will be flagged with this RED MAN sign: This DOESN’T mean you
will be unable to participate. It simply recommends you call the office to
discuss the specific requirement.
Shows:
If you hear about a show that is coming up and it is not in the Leisure Guide, we may not
have been aware of it prior to going to print. Please phone or email us to see if we are
going.
Tour Club membership
It is FREE to join our “Tour Club” – there are no joining fees.
Post to:
PO Box 12221, Ahuriri, Napier 4144
Phone us at:
(06) 845 2736 – EXT 1
E-Mail: Tour Co-ordinator
Kaye Waapu at:
tourclub@baytours.co.nz
Visit us at:
16 Turner Place, Onekawa, Napier 4110
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Tour Club Booking Form
Date Day Tour Tour Name Cost
13 August Tue 813 Huka Lodge Lunch & Tour $175
19 – 25 August Mon-Sun 819 TranzAlpine $2,950
22 August Thur 822 Pop Up Globe - Measure for Measure $199
4 September Wed 904 Mystery Day Out $120
5 September Thur 905 Pukeora Festival & Taniwha Daffodils $90
8 Sep – 1 Oct Sun-Tue 908 Cruising Classic Europe $19,985
11 September Wed 911 A Taste of Ireland - Napier $199
18 September Wed 918 Spring Progressive Lunch $125
28-29 September Sat-Sun 928 WOW #1 $555
3 October Thur 1003 Lunch at Porangahau Country Club $115
5-6 October Sat-Sun 1005 WOW #2 $555
10 October Thur 1010 Evening Progressive Dinner $150
14 – 17 October Mon-Thur 1014 Kapiti Island & Coast $1,445
23 – 24 October Wed-Thur 1023 A Trip Into The Old American West $675
6 November Wed 1106 Progressive Pub Lunch $115
14 November Thur 1114 EIT Degustation Dinner $155
18 November Mon 1118 The Bee Gees – Night Fever - Napier $199
22 – 24 November Fri-Sun 1122 Kaimanawa Heritage Horses $895
24 November Sun 1124 Christmas Fete at Cricklewood $115
26 - 29 November Tue-Fri 1126 Great Barrier Island #1 $1,845
3 – 6 December Tue-Fri 1203 Great Barrier Island #2 $1,845
5 December Thur 1205 Ken Goes Off the Beaten Track $100
24 – 28 December Tue-Sat 1224 Christmas Mystery $2,280
16 - 22 Jan Thur-Wed 116 Chatham Islands $4,560
26 – 29 January Sun-Wed 126 Bridge to Nowhere $1,395
30 January Thur 130 Big Day Out $175
5 – 6 February Wed-Thur 205 Queen – The Rhapsody Tour – Wellington $795
8 – 14 February Sat-Fri 208 Twin Coast Cycle Trail $3,125
25 February Tues 225 Kiwi Creche & Boundary Stream $120
7 March Sat 307 Martinborough Fair $100
15 – 21 March Sun-Sat 315 South Island High Country Experience $3,995
27 April – 1 May Mon-Fri 427 White Island, Tarawera & Beyond $2,815
22 – 25 May Fri-Mon 522 Bluff Oyster Festival $1,995
10 May – 2 June Sun-Tue 510 Canadian Rockies by Train & Alaska Cruise $19,895
20 May – 2 June Wed-Tue 520 Alaska Cruise $9,995
To book on any of these trips
Phone us on (06) 845 2736 EXT 1 or email your Tour Co-ordinator Kaye Waapu
at tourclub@baytours.co.nz
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The Tour Club
Conditions & Important Booking Information
Reservations & Payments
Generally, the price of day trips should be made in one payment, with the exception of
those where a deposit is requested.
For all overnight or longer trips and tours, a deposit as stated is payable to secure the
booking. The balance must be paid in full by the declared date.
Any reservation made within six (6) weeks of the tour departure must be paid in full.
Cancellations and Refunds
• Cancellations 65 days or more prior to the tour departure will be subject to a fee
of 15% of the tour’s deposit plus any additional charges incurred from contracted
services and/or providers.
• Cancellations less than 65 days but more than 7 days prior to departure will be
subject to a fee of 15% of the total tour cost, up to a maximum of $300 (NZ), plus
any additional charges incurred from contracted services and/or providers.
• Cancellations within 7 days of departures will be subject to a fee of 25% of the
total tour cost, plus any additional charges incurred from contracted services
and/or providers.
• No refunds will be made for cancellations made on the day prior to departure, on
the day of departure or once travel has commenced. Nor will refunds be made on
any unused portions of the tour.
• Ticket costs are non-refundable for all shows or concerts.
Itinerary Variations
The company reserves the right to alter the tour package (including the itinerary) and
substitute accommodation facilities should unforeseen circumstances beyond our control
make changes necessary.
Tour Cancellations
Bay Tours & Charters Ltd reserves the right to cancel or withdraw any tour or any booking
made for a traveller. In this event, we will refund the total amount paid to Bay Tours by
the customer but will not have any further liability to the traveller.
Liability
Bay Tours & Charters Ltd are not liable for and deny all responsibility for personal injury
or property damage arising out of these activities.
The arrangement providers, namely the carriers providing land, sea or air travel, the
operators providing transfers, accommodation, tours, meals and other services, all do so
according to their conditions. The traveller accepts the arrangements subject to those
conditions and accepts that their rights may be limited to those conditions as found in
tickets, vouchers, signs, forms, contracts and the like.
The traveller has no right to claim against Bay Tours & Charters Ltd for any loss, damage,
delay or injury caused to the traveller or their baggage whilst under the care or control of
an arrangement provider. A traveller’s baggage and personal effects shall be carried at
owner’s risk as provided for under the Carriage of Goods Act.
Bay Tours & Charters Ltd is not responsible for any losses or additional expenses due to
delays or alterations in air, land or sea travel due to inclement weather, acts of God,
strikes, breakdowns, civil unrest, quarantine, or other circumstances beyond its control.
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Tour Club conditions continued –
Insurance
For international tours, we require the traveller to have current comprehensive travel
insurance to cover against lost or damaged luggage, accident or sickness, loss or theft of
personal belongings and documents, or the need to cancel or curtail your holiday.
Please note that special conditions apply for pre-existing medical conditions with all travel
insurance policies.
Brochure Pricing
The prices that appear in the Leisure Guide are valid at the time of publication. The
Company reserves the right to change pricing at any time after publication should this be
forced upon us. Should changes occur you will be notified.
Photographs
The photographs reproduced in this publication depict typical scenes experienced, but the
subject matter may not necessarily be seen or experienced whilst visiting that destination
on any given day. Whilst away with Bay Tours you may be included in some photographs
and/or videos taken by our guides and drivers that will be used for future promotional
advertising purposes and by booking on to our tours you authorise the use of any images
you are captured in to be used for this purpose without any further consent or payment.
Welcoming our new fluffy team
members
Kiwi are our treasured namesake, a national taonga
entwined with our identity as New Zealanders.
Bay Tours and Charters are proud to become a
Principal sponsor of the Hawkes Bay ‘Kiwi Creche’ which
provides a safe and nurturing haven during the crucial
infant stages of a kiwi.
Through your tours, funding goes towards the maintenance
of the creche and ongoing projects aimed at raising Kiwi
numbers in our special region.
Keep an eye out for ‘Creche updates’ and check out our
Kiwi Creche & Boundary Stream Tour for your chance to
meet the team in person!
Kerren & Ken
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Introducing Kaye Waapu
Your Tour Club Co-ordinator
With a role change in the office we’re excited to introduce, to
those who haven’t already met her, Kaye Waapu, your new
Tour Club Co-ordinator. Kaye will be working closely with
Kerren and will be your first point of contact for all Tour Club
enquiries and bookings or when you visit us.
Kaye is born and bred Hawke’s Bay and joined us late last
year having returned to Aotearoa earlier in 2018 after 5 years
in the U.K, and brings a wealth of experience as an
international travel agent to her new role.
“I look forward to meeting you all and sharing some of the
amazing experiences we have put together for you!”
Tour No. 813
Huka Lodge Lunch & Tour
Date Tuesday 13th August
Times All collected by 9.15am
Cost $175.00
Payment Full payment upon booking please
Price includes Door to door transport, 3 course lunch, complimentary glass of
wine, beer or juice, tour of Huka Lodge
Here is your chance to experience a delicious 3 course lunch at world famous Huka
Lodge.
Founded in the 1920s, Huka Lodge is
considered to be the iconic New Zealand
luxury retreat and we are looking
forward to dining like royalty. We will
also have the opportunity to tour this
stunning property on the banks of the
Waikato River. These lunches have
proven to be hugely popular in the past
(our 3rd visit this year). The intimate
dining room at Huka Lodge means
numbers are limited. You MUST be
quick to get your space booked!
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Tour No. 819
TranzAlpine
Date Monday 19th – Sunday 25th August
Times All collected by 7.15am
Cost $2,950.00 Twin Share | $3,595.00 Single Room
Payment Full payment on booking please – only 3 seats left!
Price includes Door to door transport, ferry crossing, breakfast x6, morning tea
x2, lunch x3, dinner x5, accommodation x6, all activities
There is no doubt that one of the ‘must do’
experiences for both international and local
travellers alike, is the train trip from
Christchurch through Arthurs Pass,
across the Southern Alps, into
Greymouth in the heart of the West Coast.
Hailed by many as one of the great train
journeys of the world, the TranzAlpine
delivers an unbeatable range of scenery
whilst travelling in rail luxury.
In the crystal-clear August air, the vistas of
the Canterbury Plains, Waimakariri River and the snow-clad Southern Alps will be
truly spectacular and, on many people’s ‘Bucket List’.
We’ve planned a wonderful round trip worthy of the crossing. Here are some features;
Day 1: Hawke’s Bay to Picton taking the Interislander ferry through the beautiful
Marlborough Sounds.
Day 2: Today we travel the new Coastal Pacific Highway completely rebuilt south of
Ward, after the carnage of the Kaikoura earthquake, and see if we can still stop at Ōhau
to view the seal colony before a lunch stop at Kaikoura itself. Then on through Waipara
and Amberley to Christchurch for the night.
Day 3: A free day in Christchurch. Perhaps take the restored visitor tram around town,
visit the ‘cardboard cathedral’, container shopping mall or beautifully restored Arts
Precinct.
Day 4: After breakfast, we board the TranzAlpine train for our spectacular journey
crossing the Southern Alps from east to west. In late August there's every chance of snow.
After our arrival in Greymouth we’ll visit the famous Monteith’s brewery for a tour and
tasting before settling into our hotel.
Day 5: Today we follow the coast north through Punakaiki, the famed Denniston
Plateau and Granity to the great Stockton Coal Mine for a guided tour. Tonight, we
stay in Westport.
Day 6: We begin our return journey by
following the rugged Buller Gorge through to
Murchison, the boutique ski town of St
Arnaud and on to the Interislander ferry at
Picton for a mid-afternoon crossing to
Wellington. Tonight, we stay at the glamourous
Intercontinental Hotel.
Day 7: We head home to the Bay via the
picturesque Wairarapa.
This is one of the most visually stunning tours
we have ever taken. With a combination of city and country, coach, ferry and train, alpine
and coastal landscapes, this is a trip that will create images for a lifetime.
We’ve been able to secure 3 more seats so get in quick, there’s a spot waiting for you!
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Tour No. 822
Pop Up Globe - Measure for Measure
Date Thursday 22nd August
Times All collected by 5.45pm
Cost $199.00
Payment Full payment upon booking please
Price includes Door to door transport, dinner, premium ticket to show
After playing to over 600,000 people across Australasia
in just 3 years, Auckland’s smash hit sensation Pop-
Up Globe Theatre company are hitting the road in New
Zealand for the first time and bringing their critically
acclaimed production of Shakespeare’s comedy
‘Measure for Measure’ to Napier’s Municipal Theatre.
The production will feature stunning bespoke Jacobean
costumes and a specially designed touring set that
recreates the beautiful scenic design of the Pop-Up
Globe itself. The extraordinarily lively performances of
Shakespeare’s masterworks that we’ve experienced in
Auckland will be on show again from this fantastic
company of actors from New Zealand and around the
world.
Don’t miss this joyous, all singing, all dancing production of ‘Measure for Measure’ and
take a wild romp through the streets of 17 th century Vienna meeting larger-than-life
characters who will charm you, even as they pick your pocket.
Join us for dinner before we head to this most hilarious of Shakespeare’s comedies.
Tour No. 904
Mystery Day Out
Date Wednesday 4th September
Times All collected by 9.15am
Cost $120.00
Payment As you board, money in an envelope with your name please
Price includes Door to door transport, morning tea, lunch, all activities
Shhh we’re not saying anything about this iconic
regular tour. NOTHING!
It’s a mystery. You will remember that they’re
always interesting trips, with great sights and
destinations so come and join the fun. Trust us, we
know what we’re doing!
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Tour No. 905
Pukeora Festival & Taniwha Daffodils
Date Thursday 5th September
Times All collected by 9.15am
Cost $90.00
Payment As you board, money in an envelope with your name please
Price includes Door to door transport, morning tea, entry to Pukeora Festival &
Taniwha daffodils
Welcome to the annual celebration of Art, Music & Food on the
spectacular hilltop venue of Pukeora Estate - overlooking the
beautiful Central Hawke’s Bay where you will find a vast array
of handmade items from jewellery to creative woodwork to
wonderful foodie stalls and much more.
On our way down, we’ll stop at Paper Mulberry Café at Te
Aute for morning tea. When we leave Pukeora, we’ll visit
Taniwha daffodils at Takapau and you can pick a bunch of 30
daffodils to take home with you. What a joyful day out!
Tour No. 908 Sorry this tour is Sold Out
Cruising Classic Europe
Date Sunday 8th September – Tuesday 1st October
Times All collected by 1.30pm
Cost $19,985.00 Twin Share | $28,785.00 Single Room
Payment $2,500.00 deposit upon booking
Price includes Door to door transport, breakfast x10, dinner x6, accommodation
x10, all airfares, cruise (incl all meals & entertainment on board)
plus a selection of shore excursions, high speed train to Munich
Kerren and Ken are leading a European voyage like no other. With a maximum capacity
of just over 120 people, the Avalon Tranquility II delivers luxury, initimacy and attentive
service. Bookended by multi-day
stopovers firstly in Singapore on the
way to Europe and then in Munich,
capital of Bavaria, following the cruise.
In total this tour encompasses 25 Days.
Beginning in Amsterdam and sailing
east to Budapest through 5 countries
on 3 great rivers, the cruise will visit
such centres of culture as Cologne and
Vienna together with smaller towns
and villages of special interest set in
rural splendour.
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A Taste of Ireland – Napier
Date Wednesday 11th September
Times All collected by 5.45pm
Cost $199.00
Payment Full payment upon booking please
Price includes Door to door transport, dinner, premium ticket to show
In September New Zealand will have the chance
to witness World Champion Irish dancers direct
from London’s West End hit show Lord of The
Dance, as A Taste of Ireland – Irish Music &
Dance Sensation arrives on our shores. Telling
the tale of the world’s most loved nation through
song and dance, A Taste of Ireland explores
magical tales spanning generations of Irish
storytelling and culture. This world-class
international cast features World, All Ireland and
National Champion Irish dancers and musicians
from around the globe and we’ll be at the incredible one-off performance at Napier’s
Municipal Theatre with dinner before the show. Don’t miss this stunning showcase of
Irish culture.
Tour No. 918
Spring Progressive Lunch
Date Wednesday 18th September
Times All collected by 11.30am
Cost $125.00
Payment Full payment upon booking please
Price includes Door to door transport, 3 course lunch
The latest in our very popular Progressive Lunch series will allow us not only to enjoy a
stunning 3 course meal, but also enjoy much of the Hawke’s Bay countryside in its Spring
finery. Our first course Entrée will be at the excellent Jarks restaurant in Hastings. Their
motto is ‘Country meets City’ and the freshness of their ingredients and style of their
dishes reflect this. A mighty way to begin our culinary journey today. Next, we’re heading
into the heart of the famed Gimblett Gravels wine district to Te Awa winery and the much-
lauded creations of Executive Chef Stephen
Tindall. Stephen is one of Hawke’s Bay’s most
acclaimed chefs and his Main course today is
bound to impress. A wonderful country drive will
bring us to Napier and The Gin Trap at Ahuriri for
our Dessert. This ‘gastro pub’ has long offered
delicious food with that unbeatable water’s edge
view. Three very different destinations presenting
outstanding Spring dishes will make for a
wonderful day out. These lunches are always
popular so book soon to avoid missing out.
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WOW #1 and WOW #2 – Wellington
Date Sat 28th – Sun 29th September | Sat 5th – Sun 6th October
Times All collected by 8.30am
Cost $555.00 Twin Share | $675.00 Single Room
Payment Full payment upon booking please - ticket cost is non-refundable
Price Door to door transport, breakfast, morning tea, dinner,
includes accommodation, premium ticket to WOW
What can we say about the World of Wearable Art
show that hasn’t already been said? It is simply this, a
truly world-class exhibition show, created entirely in and
by New Zealanders, which combines theatre, music,
dance and even circus to showcase stunning pieces of
‘art-to-be-worn’ by designers from around the world.
Each year the show seems to get even better. Bay Tours
have been securing premium viewing seats and taking local Hawke’s Bay people to the
show in Wellington for years now. Get together with friends or make new ones on the
journey to this experience that will dazzle the senses.
Kerren’s Whisper
Here’s a quick tip on a few tours coming in future Leisure Guides;
Coming Up – late 2020
• Vintage Southern Rail: Ride some of the iron horses of
yesteryear as we experience vintage train travel throughout the
east coast of the South Island.
• Molesworth Station & Beyond: As we’ve never known it
before. Get a feel for the life and history of NZ’s largest farm,
together with other new destinations and experiences.
On The Horizon – 2021
• Cruise Around Japan in Spring: The cherry blossom is a
poignant symbol of Japanese culture. We’ll cruise around this
fascinating country at the most visually striking time of its year when these trees
and other spring flowers are out.
• Coastal Pacific Train: The re-opening of the Picton to Christchurch rail line has
also led to a new ‘Coastal Pacific’ train service showcasing all the scenic wonders
of the Marlborough, Kaikoura & North Canterbury regions.
• The Ghan Expedition: One of the iconic train journeys of the world is the 4 Day
trip from Darwin in Australia’s Northern Territory through the ‘red centre’ of the
country to beautiful Adelaide on the southern coast of South Australia. Daily off-
train excursions add to the unique scenery and luxury experience of travelling on
‘The Ghan’
• East African Safari: The wildlife programmes we’ve seen on TV will come to life
on this small group expedition into Kenya and Tanzania. Daily game drives from
our secure luxury camps in iconic wildlife reserves like the Serengeti and Masai
Mara will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
If you’re interested in finding out more about any of these 2021 tours please contact
Kaye by either emailing tourclub@baytours.co.nz or calling 06 845 2736 EXT 1
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Lunch at Porangahau Country Club
Date Thursday 3rd October
Times All collected by 9.15am
Cost $115.00
Payment As you board, money in an envelope with your name please
Price includes Door to door transport, morning tea, 3 course lunch
Sitting with wonderful views up
Porangahau Beach on one side and their
golf course and tennis courts on the
other, the Porangahau Country Club
is a popular gathering place for the local
rural community. We’re delighted to
invite you to join us for a 3-course
lunch in the Clubhouse and enjoy their
hospitality and panoramic views. The
drive to Porangahau from Waipukurau is always a scenic one and a warm welcome awaits
us. Join us for a fabulous day in Central Hawke’s Bay.
Tour No 1010
Evening Progressive Dinner
Date Thursday 10th October
Times All collected by 5.30pm
Cost $150.00
Payment Full payment upon booking please
Price includes Door to door transport, 3 course dinner
What a treat we have in store with three of the finest
dining experiences in Hawke’s Bay lined up to host us
on what will be a memorable evening.
Our first destination is the gracious surroundings of
Mangapapa Hotel situated in rural Mangateretere.
The elegant dining room is the perfect setting for our
Entrée and Head Chef Norka Mella Munoz has
planned a superb start to our dinner including
ingredients from their own kitchen garden. Then we’re off down the road to Black Barn
Bistro for our Main. One of the most decorated and acclaimed restaurants in the region,
Black Barn offers superb views across the Heretaunga Plain from its slightly elevated
position on the Havelock Hills. Head Chef Daniel Pistone continues the Black Barn focus
on seasonality in his menus and we can look forward to something special from his kitchen.
Finally, we take the coast road to Te Awanga and Elephant Hill restaurant where we’ll
enjoy a decadent Dessert from Head Chef Ashley Jones. Named ‘New Zealand’s Best
Winery Restaurant’ in 2018 by Cuisine Magazine, Elephant Hill’s stylish atmosphere and
superb dishes will be a wonderful conclusion to a stunning dinner over 3 wonderful
restaurants. Don’t miss this night to remember.
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Kapiti Island & Coast
Date Monday 14th – Thursday 17th October
Times All collected by 8.45am
Cost $1,445.00 Twin Share | $1,745.00 Single Room
Payment $500 upon booking, balance due by Thursday 15th August
Price includes Door to door transport, breakfast x3, morning tea x4, dinner x3,
accommodation x3, lunch x4, all activities
In October it will be three years, almost to the day, since we
last visited magnificent Kapiti Island. Notable historically as
the stronghold of Ngāti Toa chief Te Rauparaha, it has also been
home to whaling stations and was, in the latter half of the 19th
Century, cleared for livestock farming. Since 1897
conservationists have worked to gradually return the island to
its original splendour. Today Kapiti Island is one of New
Zealands' most valuable nature reserves and most important
bird sanctuaries. Burgeoning numbers of smaller birds like
kakariki (red-crowned parakeet), robin, bellbird, saddleback
and stitchbird join kokako, takahe, kereru (NZ wood pigeon),
kaka and weka in abundance on the island. Other birds – like
the little spotted kiwi – are now extinct on the mainland and yet
thrive on Kapiti. Basing ourselves at lovely Paraparaumu
Beach, our tour will include a full day spent on Kapiti Island hosted and guided by local
experts. But it’s not just about the visit to the Island on this trip;
Day 1: Today we travel south & enjoy a glorious lunch at one of our favourite cafes,
Quarter Acre, on the way and settle into our lovely accommodation at Paraparaumu
Beach.
Day 2: We spend the day on Kapiti Island starting with bio-security procedures before
our boat trip to the island itself. The day will include guided walks, time for independent
wandering, a talk on the history of the island, lunch at the lodge etc.
Day 3: We’re heading south today, to Zealandia Sanctuary in Wellington. After lunch
we take in the remarkable Southwards Car Museum. The largest private car collection
in the southern hemisphere.
Day 4: Today we head home, but not before visiting Lavender Creek Farm to sample
all their lavender products. Then it’s a tour and a delicious lunch at famous chef Ruth
Pretty’s Springfield Cooking School at Te Horo.
This much-loved tour is special to us here at Bay Tours. The collaboration of D.O.C. and
local iwi makes Kapiti Island
unique. It promises to be a
highlight for all those interested
in our country’s natural
environment. Accommodation
limitations mean this will fill
quickly. Don’t delay in booking
your place.
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A Trip Into The Old American West
Date Wednesday 23rd – Thursday 24th October
Times All collected by 8.45am
Cost $675.00 Twin Share | $785.00 Single Room
Payment $250.00 upon booking (non-refundable), balance due by Thursday
8th August
Price includes Door to door transport, breakfast x1, morning tea x2, lunch x1,
afternoon tea x1, dinner x1, accommodation x1, all activities
Most Kiwis who have been around for a while will recall a time when the movies and later
television were dominated by the genre of the Western. A simple, romanticised image of
America’s pioneering push west where good guys and bad guys faced off in the dusty main
streets of isolated towns with itchy trigger fingers inching closer to pistols in their holsters
and horses hitched to the rail. We can all fondly picture stars of the silver screen such as
Gary Cooper, John Wayne, Jimmy Stewart, Randolph Scott, and later Clint Eastwood and
Robert Redford. Leading ladies like Grace Kelly, Vera Miles, Doris Day and Katherine Ross
brought a touch of glamour whilst waiting for their man to come home or being the feisty,
yet warm-hearted, store owner or bar girl. We loved the Western because it was easy to
cheer for the hero knowing that the villain would get ‘what was coming to him’. Who didn’t
imagine themselves in a scene from one of those
movies or TV shows at some point?
But did you know that right here in New Zealand
there’s a complete American Old West town
populated with cowboys, store owners, bartenders,
western ladies and yes, even a sheriff. The central
North Island is home to Mellonsfolly Ranch, a
meticulously recreated Old West town where
anyone can be a cowboy or girl for a day amongst
the locals who are ‘living the dream’.
We invite you to join us as we ‘ride into town’
(albeit in a coach) and take over Mellonsfolly Ranch for a day. Wander the main street
and look in on Clinton’s Billiard Saloon, Texas Rose’s Bathhouse, The Lucky Strike
Saloon, the General Store and Miss Nancy Ann’s Hotel Parlour & Library and a
Western Costume Room where you can be fully kitted out in Western garb complete
with hooped skirts and bonnets or holster and a replica Colt or Smith & Wesson 45 pistol
(air gun).
We’ll enjoy a traditional cookhouse cowboy lunch and, if you choose, participate in optional
activities like horse-shoe pitching, archery, gun-slinging, target shooting and even firing
a Civil War period cannon. Or relax on the front porch of the saloon and enjoy some
Western movie time.
This is a unique and fun opportunity to turn the clock back and, for a day, fulfil your
youthful dream of being part of a Western. Yes, it’s silly. No, it’s not sensible. That’s the
whole point. How many opportunities are there in today’s world to embrace the inner child
still there in all of us? To ensure our experience is unhurried we’ll spend the night before
our day in the Old West at the appropriately log-clad Powderhorn Chateau at Ohakune.
Come join the Bay Tours posse as we mosey on over to Mellonsfolly Ranch.
| 15Tour No 1106
Progressive Pub Lunch
Date Wednesday 6th November
Times All collected by 11.15am
Cost $115.00
Payment Full payment upon booking please
Price includes Door to door transport, 3 course lunch
A variation on our popular progressive Lunch series sees us visit three of the best ‘Gastro-
pubs’ in Hawke’s Bay. They share a passion for quality traditional pub food using the
freshest local ingredients and never losing sight of
the timeless simplicity of dishes historically served
in quality pubs and taverns. First up for our Entrée
we travel to The Puketapu Pub on the way to the
Dartmoor Valley. This former staging point has
been feeding and watering man and beast for more
than 130 years. From here we wind our way east
to Havelock North and the much-loved Rose &
Shamrock Village Inn for our Main course. With its climbing roses and hanging baskets
outside and wood panelled interior, its reputation for great food and hospitality is well
founded. Dessert sees us head to the famed Duke Of Gloucester in Taradale. Their
sweet treats are legendary and a wonderful way to finish an outstanding meal. Join us for
a hearty day of warm hospitality at three of Hawke’s Bay’s finest Public Houses.
Do Cruises Rock Your Boat?
The popularity of cruising and the choice of cruise ship destinations and itineraries has
exploded in the last 10 years. More and more people are discovering the attraction of
moving from one destination to the next whilst only ever unpacking once and having an
enormous range of activities and entertainments at your disposal.
If you’re interested in taking your first cruise with a group of like-minded locals, or you’re
already an experienced cruiser, we’d like to hear from you.
We’ve been creating hugely enjoyable and popular tours centred around cruises in different
parts of the world for years now. So if you’d like to know about new destinations and
packages as we create them, simply register with us by either emailing Kaye at
tourclub@baytours.co.nz or by calling her on 06 845 2736 EXT 1.
We’ve got some great plans for cruises over the next couple of years. Be the first to hear
about them by registering now.
16 |Tour No. 1114
EIT Degustation Dinner
Date Thursday 14th November
Times All collected by 5.30pm
Cost $155.00
Payment Full payment upon booking please
Price includes Door to door transport, degustation themed dinner
Last years’ visit to the Eastern Institute of Technology (E.I.T.) Culinary School for their
year-end Degustation Dinner was truly memorable. E.I.T. is ranked in the Top 2
Institutes of Technology in New Zealand. Imagine the opportunity to enjoy a number of
small, beautifully presented, ‘sample’ size courses designed to showcase the talents and
diverse skills of the Hospitality School Level 5 Cookery and Patisserie Diploma students.
This is a Degustation Dinner. Those who attended last year left raving about the superb
experience of both cuisine and service. Many of the students will earn their City & Guilds
qualifications which will place them in high demand for kitchens worldwide. This once-a-
year event is hugely popular and sells out quickly. Don’t delay, book now.
Tour No. 1118
The Bee Gees – Night Fever – Napier
Date Monday 18th November
Times All collected by 5.45pm
Cost $199.00
Payment Full payment upon booking please
Price includes Door to door transport, dinner, premium ticket to show
The New Zealand tour of acclaimed international Bee Gees tribute show – Night Fever –
comes to Napier. And what a show it is! Recreating the famous One Night Only concert
staged in Las Vegas in 1997, the show features a seemingly limitless string of hit songs
from the legendary Brothers Gibb. From 60’s hits like ‘Spicks and Specks’ and ‘I Started A
Joke’ through all the Saturday Night Fever mega-hits such as ‘Stayin’ Alive’, ‘You Should
Be Dancing’ and ‘How Deep Is Your Love’ to later favourites like ‘Tragedy’ and
‘Immortality’, this 2 hour show will wow
you with the unmistakeable sound of
The Bee Gees. An international cast
faithfully recreate the intricate trio
harmonies and falsetto sound that we
know and love. Don’t miss this exciting
show at Napier’s Municipal Theatre
with dinner beforehand. Book now!
| 17Tour No. 1122
Kaimanawa Heritage Horses
Date Friday 22nd – Sunday 24th November
Times All collected by 8.45am
Cost $895.00 Twin Share | $1,125.00 Single Room
Payment $500 upon booking, balance due Friday 27th September
Price includes Door to door transport, breakfast x2, morning tea x1, lunch x2,
dinner x2, accommodation x2, all activities
An expertly guided trip into the land of
the Kaimanawa Horses is a rare and
wonderous experience.
From the arrival of Europeans into the
central North Island in the mid-19th
Century there are records of horses of
various breeds escaping from the large
inland Hawke's Bay stations into the vast
'desert' area of the Central Plateau.
And over the last 150 years there's been
a few deliberate releases of unwanted
horses into the area as well from the old
army cavalry units, farms and even the odd
'Desert Road drop-off'. The first recorded
sighting of groups of wild horses around the
Kaimanawa Ranges was as far back as 1876.
Since 1993 there has been an annual muster in
order to keep numbers down to around 300
horses which is the figure believed to allow the
herd to remain viable whilst also preserving the
delicate and unique environment they live in.
Initially, all horses mustered were culled. The
Kaimanawa Heritage Horse Trust (KHHT)
was established to work with the Department
of Conservation and other interested groups
to find homes for as many of the mustered
horses as possible.
Hosted by the KHHT and the NZ Army, we will
be guided into the heart of the territory of this
unique breed of horse. With experts aboard our coach from both D.O.C. and KHHT, we'll
set out from the NZ Army camp at
Waiouru and make our way to the
actual muster area by lunchtime with
time to stop and observe the family
groups of horses we come across along
the way. After lunch, we'll head into the
other side of the reserve to spot more
roaming horses and experience this
unique part of the country.
Join us as we step into the world of New
Zealand's only wild horse breed and see
them in their breath-taking natural
surroundings. An experience not to be
missed.
18 |Tour No. 1124
Christmas Fete at Cricklewood
Date Sunday 24th November
Times All collected by 8.15am
Cost $115.00
Payment As you board, money in an envelope with your name please
Price includes Door to door transport, morning tea, entrance to Christmas Fete
We’re very excited to have
been invited to the most
anticipated annual Christmas
fete in Hawke’s Bay. Now in its
seventh year, the fete in
northern Hawke’s Bay has
raised thousands of dollars for
Starship Children’s’ Hospital
and has outgrown its previous
venue at Waihua Station, where it had 60 artisan craftspeople and producers.
This year it moves to the larger garden of Tahaenui Station, owned by our friends Sara
and Humphry Bayly. Their Cricklewood Clydesdales will no doubt be in action, but it’s
the further enlarged range of stalls featuring unique gifts and arty treasures that will be
the main attraction. Up to 80 stallholders from all over the North Island will present a huge
array of high-quality unique jewellery, art, sculpture, ceramics, preserves, chocolates,
children’s clothing and plants and will be joined by artisan food producers. All within the
beautiful grounds of Tahaenui homestead. Join us for a wonderful day in northern
Hawke’s Bay and experience the thrilling atmosphere of a country fete.
Tour No. 1126 & 1203
Great Barrier Island #1 & #2
Date Tues 26th – Fri 29th November | Tues 3rd – Fri 6th December
Times All collected by 7.15am
Cost $1,845.00 Twin Share Only
Payment $500 upon booking, balance due Friday 20th September
Price includes Door to door transport, breakfast x3, morning tea x1, lunch x3,
afternoon tea x1, dinner x3, accommodation x3, flights & all
activities
Without a doubt the jewel in the crown of the
beautiful Hauraki Gulf is Great Barrier Island.
This almost mystical place 100km northeast of
central Auckland has always seemed so far away
and 'other-worldly' and yet, always part of the
New Zealand idyll.
These days it's easier to get there than ever
before. So, we're returning to ‘the Barrier’ and
spending a few days with the locals experiencing
one of New Zealands’ last untouched paradises.
This time we’ve added an extra day to our visit so
| 19that we can enjoy everything our wonderful host, Steve, has planned for us at ‘Island
pace’. Here's a glimpse at what’s in store;
We fly to Auckland and then on to Great Barrier Island itself. Enjoy spectacular views
of the Hauraki Gulf and Waiheke Island before landing at Claris and being met by Mr Great
Barrier himself, our host Steve, who’ll be showing us around for the next 4 days.
Over this time we’ll enjoy a wonderful series of spectacular, scenic destinations like
Medlands Beach, The Windy Canyon, Pacific Ocean Panoramas and the 'Forgotten
Wharf' at Blind Bay. We’ll meet the locals at community spots such as Tryphena Wharf,
Shoal Bay Pottery, Pigeon Post and the excellent My Fat Puku Café.
Let’s take a cruise aboard the launch
‘Sundancer’ up the island’s west
coast. As well as old Kauri sawmills
and deserted whaling stations we head
through the spectacular Broken Isles
and Man-O’-War Passage. Then
enjoy a delicious lunch on board in the
sheltered waters of Port Fitzroy.
Afterwards visit the amazing Glenfern Sanctuary, a predator-free forest, where we’ll be
guided around their native plant and bird reintroduction facilities and be taken up to
Sunset Rock for jaw-dropping panoramic views of Port Fitzroy Harbour itself. How
about a walk along a Nikau Palm forest track to Hot Springs for a soak or to Okupu
Beach to see some truly ancient Pohutakawa trees?
All this whilst staying at Great Barrier Lodge set on park-like grounds beside beautiful
Whangaparapara Harbour. For many, a trip to Great Barrier Island is a ‘bucket-list’
item. The opportunity to visit this iconic maritime region of New Zealand is rare. This is
the chance you’ve been waiting for, encompassing all the levels of Bay Tours service you’ve
come to expect. Join us for an unforgettable odyssey around this island wonderland.
Tour No. 1205
Ken Goes Off the Beaten Track
Date Thursday 5th December
Times All collected by 8.45am
Cost $100.00
Payment As you board, money in an envelope with your name please
Price includes Door to door transport, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea
Every once in a while, our Ken feels the need to get away
from the hustle-and-bustle. Maybe it’s the country boy in
him, but a day spent exploring back roads and quiet riverside
spots is a day well spent in Ken’s book. We’ll start the day
heading into the backblocks of Te Haroto, following parts of
the Mohaka River before the road turns towards Tutira.
Morning tea beside the river at Glen Falls is just the thing
in summer and a picnic lunch with views across the district
is the plan. We’ll enjoy the birdsong and a sweet treat at
Boundary Stream before gradually making our way home.
Time spent in Hawke’s Bay’s beautiful hinterland is the
perfect antidote to December’s pre-Christmas madness. Join
Ken for a wonderful, relaxing day in nature.
20 |Tour No. 1224
Christmas Mystery
Date Tuesday 24th – Saturday 28th December
Times All collected by 8.15am
Cost $2,280.00 Twin Share | $2,960.00 Single Room
Payment $500.00 upon booking, balance due Friday 18th October
Price includes Door to door transport, breakfast x4, morning tea x1, lunch x5,
dinner x4, accommodation x4, all activities
Ahh, sunshine, festivities, recreation and relaxation. This year
we return to our traditional ‘mystery’ format which will again find
us somewhere different taking in the sights, sounds and flavours
of another ‘not Hawke’s Bay’ place over the Christmas period.
One thing we are prepared to reveal is that there will be activities
on this years’ tour that even our most long-standing members
definitely won’t have done before.
Kerren and Ken, owners of Bay Tours, have everything planned
and can’t wait to whisk you away. The rest of us know nothing!
What we do know is that you’ll enjoy yourself with like-minded
people and memorable experiences.
Merry Christmas everyone!
Tour No. 116
Chatham Islands Sorry this tour is Sold Out, but
bookings are open for 2021
Date Thursday 16th January– Wednesday 22nd January
Times All collected by 8.30am
Cost $4,560.00 Twin Share | $5,365.00 Single Room
Payment $1,500.00 upon booking, balance due Tuesday 19th November
Price includes Door to door transport, breakfast x6, morning tea x5, lunch x4,
afternoon tea x5, dinner x6, accommodation x6, all activities
Experience the absolute uniqueness that is ‘The
Chathams’.
After an overnight stop in Wellington we’ll fly to the
Chatham Islands where our home for the next 5
nights will be Hotel Chatham’s which overlooks the
sea in the main settlement of Waitangi.
During our visit, we’ll explore it all. Highlights will
include the views from the 200m high Rangi Ika
Cliffs, the life size statue of Tommy Solomon, the
last known full blooded Moriori, visit Blind Jim’s
Creek and search the coastline for fossilized
shark’s teeth. The beautiful Hapupu National Reserve Moriori Tree Cravings,
enormous Basalt Columns, Port Munning Seal Colony, Kaingaroa Fishing Village
and much, much more. The warmth of the local hospitality is legendary and the quality of
the seafood will astound you.
Seats are limited, book now for 2021 to secure your place!
| 21Tour No. 126
Bridge to Nowhere
Date Sunday 26th – Wednesday 29th January
Times All collected by 8.45am
Cost $1,395.00 Twin Share Only
Payment $300.00 upon booking, balance due Friday 6th December
Price includes Door to door transport, breakfast x3, morning tea x4, lunch x3,
afternoon tea x2, dinner x3, accommodation x3, all activities
Bridge to Nowhere is nestled in an isolated valley off the
magnificent Whanganui River. Built in the 1930's, it was
abandoned virtually the day it was completed and the road back
to the river was never finished. Our hosts Joe, Mandy and their
family, have lived and worked in this spectacular wilderness for
over 40 years. The river remains the only way into their realm,
so we head up the river by jet boat
to the Lodge which sits high above
a bend in the river with stunning views. It's a special part of
our country where beautiful high cliff-like banks, cloaked in
native bush, tower above this ancient waterway adding to the
atmosphere of untouched isolation this district has. There's
time during our stay to explore Joe & Mandy's farm with plenty
of bush or river walks to enjoy. Traditional farmhouse cooking
is on the menu as we enjoy the hospitality of the Lodge.
Tour No. 130
Big Day Out
Date Thursday 30th January
Times All collected by 7.45am
Cost $175.00
Payment As you board, money in an envelope with your name please
Price includes Door to door transport, morning tea, lunch
What a popular annual day out this has become. The
concept is simple, we make an early start allowing us
to go a little further afield than we usually do on our
Day Trips. The title says it all really. This time our
feature destination is the beautiful Pohangina Valley
in the northern Manawatu District. Pohangina is one
of the North Island’s best kept secrets. With crystal-
clear swimmable rivers and streams and unique forest
and native bird life, the valley is a haven for those who
enjoy the Kiwi countryside the way it used to be.
We’ll be gently traversing the full length of this secluded valley from Ashhurst in the
south finishing up with stunning views down the Rangitikei River from Mangaweka at the
northern end. After a splendid lunch we’ll head home over the Gentle Annie road.
This will be a full day exploring as we take the ‘road less travelled’. Join us for a day of
discovery.
22 |Tour No. 205
Queen – The Rhapsody Tour – Wellington
Date Wednesday 5th – Thursday 6th February
Times All collected by 9.00am
Cost $795.00 Twin Share | $1,015.00 Single Room
Payment $250.00 upon booking, balance due Friday 13th December
(ticket cost is non-refundable)
Price includes Door to door transport, morning tea, dinner, accommodation,
breakfast, ticket to show
The soaring success of the film ‘Bohemian
Rhapsody’ has proven the love for the music
of Queen remains as strong as ever. In
February 2020 the band returns to New
Zealand with a new stadium show featuring
their long-time vocal collaborator and former
American Idol star, Adam Lambert. Since
Adam first shared the stage with Queen in
2009, his dynamic performances have reinvigorated the bands’ music and delighted fans
worldwide. Roger Taylor and Brian May’s musical fireworks are matched by Lambert’s vocal
prowess and stage presence and make for an explosive combination to great critical
success.
The Queen + Adam Lambert ‘Rhapsody’ Tour will be their most spectacular yet. An
innovative and interactive celebration of the continued power of Queen’s music. Your Tour
Club crew have, once again, made sure we have excellent COVERED seats.
Don’t miss what promises to be the ultimate concert experience of 2020.
Have tickets to the Mission Concert? Don’t worry, we’ll be back in time!
Even More Value For Multi Day Tours
We’re bringing even greater value to tours you
take with the Tour Club.
To recognise your enthusiasm and support for
the tours we create, we want to make them
even more attractive. With effect from 1st July
2019 each overnight trip, or longer, that you
take with us will count towards achieving a
credit.
If you take 3 tours with us, of 1 night or
longer, within a 12-month period from 1st July
to 30th June, you’ll receive a $100 credit against the price of your 4 th tour.
It couldn’t be simpler. For every 3 tours you take with us of overnight duration or longer,
between now and 30 June 2020, we’ll credit $100 against the price of your 4th booking.
PLEASE NOTE: This scheme applies only to our tours that are for one or more nights
duration. No Day Trips apply. 4th trip must be taken within the same 12-month period
| 23Tour No. 208
Twin Coast Cycle Trail
Date Saturday 8th – Friday 14th February
Times All collected by 8.15am
Cost $3,125.00 Twin Share | $3,815.00 Single Room
Payment $500.00 upon booking, balance due Friday 6th December
Price includes Door to door transport, breakfast x6, morning tea x2, lunch x5,
dinner x6, accommodation x6, all activities
Now in its fourth year, our annual summer cycle
trail adventure has proven very successful and
quite a contrast to most other tours we offer.
Those who have participated will testify to the
even greater level of organisation and care they
experience. We’re very excited to present the
Twin Coast Cycle Trail which stretches from
the stunning Hokianga Harbour in the west to
the glorious Bay of Islands in the east. As in
past years we’ll be giving participants the option to take their own bike. This is a major
logistical undertaking but has proven a very popular initiative and well worth the extra
effort. Alternatively, we can arrange the hire of a bike for you if you prefer.
There will be four days of gentle riding varying between 20 and 34 kilometres per day of
panoramic coastal, forest and countryside vistas as we cycle the old disused railway
corridors. We’ll pass historic early mission stations and early mills and factories, waterfalls
and mangrove estuaries and cross spectacular suspension bridges. All this as we gently
peddle between such places as Hokianga, Kaikohe, Kawakawa and Opua. But it won’t
be all about the cycle trail. We’ll also visit the impressive Redwood Tree Walk in Rotorua
on the way north and take in the glittering waters of the Bay Of Islands itself whilst we’re
based in Paihia. Here’s a brief idea of the itinerary;
Day 1: Hawke’s Bay – Rotorua
After a hearty morning tea at Rangitaiki we’ll warm up
for the northern trail with a short bike along the new
cycle trail that leads west of ‘The Green Lake’ to the
wonderful Redwoods Tree Walk where we’ll enjoy a
picnic lunch, experience the Tree Walk itself and then
carry on to the centre of Rotorua where we stay
tonight.
Day 2: Rotorua – Bay of Islands
No biking today as we wend our way north with a stop at the incredible Puhoi Pub for
lunch in this historic Bohemian settlement. We arrive in Paihia where we’ll be based for
the next four nights.
Day 3: Cycle Okaihau to Mangungu Mission Station (28kms)
Historic churches, the beautiful Utakura Valley and a 1200m boardwalk over the
mangrove estuary at Hōreke are highlights today. A picnic lunch at Mangungu on the
shores of the glorious Hokianga harbour ends the ride before we return to Paihia to relax.
Day 4: Cycle Okaihau to Kaikohe (14kms) & Kawakawa to Opua (11kms)
Two easy rides today separated by a fine lunch in Kaikohe. The first stage takes us along
the shores of Lake Omapere and into Kaikohe itself. After lunch we head to Kawakawa
by coach before getting back on the bikes to ride firstly beside the historic railway line to
Taumarere then on down to the pretty marina at Opua. Dinner tonight is at the legendary
Duke of Marlborough Hotel in Russell.
24 |Day 5: Cycle Kaikohe to Kawakawa (34kms)
It’s back to Kaikohe this morning to ride east to Kawakawa. This is waterfalls and
suspension bridges day. After leaving Kaikohe you’ll pass the largest grass aerodrome in
the southern hemisphere and through rolling farmland and finishing at the railway station
in Kawakawa. We relax with an afternoon
sailing the tranquil Bay of Islands before
dinner on beautiful Urupukapuka Island.
Day 6: Bay of Islands – Auckland
With the cycling done we begin our journey
homeward, stopping in the historic Celtic
settlement of Waipū before arriving at leafy
Devonport in Auckland for lunch overlooking golden Cheltenham Beach and Rangitoto
Island. A relaxed afternoon at Waipuna Hotel ends a fabulous sightseeing day.
Day 7: Auckland – Hawke’s Bay
An easy day heading home from Auckland with stops in Matamata and lunch in Taupo
before we arrive back in ‘the Bay’ and the end of our wonderful cycle trail journey.
The opportunity to follow trails laid through the heartland and stunning countryside of the
Far North, a part of the country that resonates with history and natural beauty, is unique.
Don’t miss this chance to be part of what will be an incredibly memorable adventure.
Tour No 225
Kiwi Creche & Boundary Stream
Date Tuesday 25th February
Times All collected by 8.45am
Cost $120.00
Payment As you board, money in an envelope with your name please.
Price includes Door to door transport, morning tea, lunch
Behind a predator-proof fence less than an
hour north of Napier lies a special place to
which Kiwi chicks are brought from the
wild. In this 40-hectare pest-free area the
chicks are nurtured in a native bush
environment until they’re deemed able to
defend themselves and can be returned to
their primary habitat. The Kiwi safe haven
surrounds the beautiful Lake Opouahi
and we’re returning to meet some of the
people helping raise the chicks and, fingers crossed, some of the chicks themselves.
Later we head further up the valley to Boundary Stream for a delicious picnic lunch and
the opportunity to walk into the past along accessible tracks through native bush. Watch
the cheeky kaka birds feed and hear and observe the beautiful bellbird, North Island
robin, tomtit, fantail, kereru (native wood pigeon) and the rare and magnificent
kokako. On our way home, we’ll drop into the beautiful beach at Waipatiki for an ice
cream. This is an all too rare opportunity to experience aspects of what New Zealand’s
stunning native flora and fauna were like before exotic pests arrived. These are tranquil
and precious places. Join us for an exciting day amongst the best our natural region has
to offer.
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