Things to do in Bay of Islands, North Island: The Best Transportation

July 27, 2021 Kaleigh Reichenbach

Discover the best top things to do in Bay of Islands, New Zealand including The NZ Electric Boat Co., All Seasons Accommodation, Bike Hire and Shuttle service, The Pioneer Village, Paihia Taxis & Tours Limited, Dial a Ride.
Restaurants in Bay of Islands

1. The NZ Electric Boat Co.

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5.0 based on 5 reviews

The NZ Electric Boat Co.

We have a fleet of silent electric boats to hire on the beautiful, sheltered Kerikeri river. Very easy to drive yourself and no license is required.

2. All Seasons Accommodation, Bike Hire and Shuttle service

158 Broadway Street, Kaikohe 0405 New Zealand +64 27 666 1144 [email protected] http://allseasonsbikehire.co.nz/
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All Seasons Accommodation, Bike Hire and Shuttle service

All Seasons provide an accommodation with off street parking, bike and e-bike hire, luggage transfer and shuttle service for small and large groups of cyclists while they enjoy their ride coast to coast through the heartland of Northlands mid north region along the Twin Coast Cycle Trail. Contact Lindal for further trail information and assistance when planning your cycling adventure...

3. The Pioneer Village

1A Recreation Road, Kaikohe 0405 New Zealand +64 9-401 0816 [email protected] http://www.pioneervillage.org.nz
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4.5 based on 21 reviews

The Pioneer Village

Buildings include the Waimate North Courthouse built in 1862 which is the oldest courthouse in New Zealand, the Maioha Cottage built in 1875 and Utakura Hall and School built in 1891. Collections include the Fergie Neilson collection of Maori artefacts; Bill Pratt collection of gum-digging equipment and the Purdy collection of blacksmith tools. Machinery includes the only surviving Albion Cuthbertson Water Buffalo in New Zealand; one of only five in the world, a fully restored 1901 Burrell Steam Locomotive, a large collection of agricultural machinery and two fire engines. Rides available on diesel train carriage, 1901 3/4 size replica Grout cycle car, 1936 Leyland fire engine and/or 1901 Burrell Steam Traction engine. Bookings essential and subject to driver availability. Something for everybody!

Reviewed By ThereseJo - Houhora, New Zealand

This is a wonderful place to visit. The exhibits are informative and relevant. The staff were welcoming. Great coffee and chocolate cake. Well worth the $10/adult entrance. Thank you.

4. Paihia Taxis & Tours Limited

12 Wilson Road Haruru, Kerikeri 0204 New Zealand +64 9-402 7506 [email protected] http://www.paihiataxis.nz
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Paihia Taxis & Tours Limited

Local family owned business providing tours around the beautiful Bay of Islands in New Zealand's Winterless North. We offer 1 hour tours around Paihia which include the unique horse shoe shaped Haruru Falls, a 5 minute stroll up Mount Bledisloe which offers a panoramic view of the area, a ship photo opp. from Waitangi Golf Course and a look at the Treaty House where the treaty of Waitangi was signed back in 1840. Another very popular tour comprises the world fmous Hundertwasser toilets, toilets in Kawakawa and the Kawiti Glow worm caves . This tour is 2 hours. Custom Tours are also provided for those who want something really different, such as Kauri Forest, home made Blueberry Ice Cream made from home grown Blueberries, the list goes on. We suggest, you choose.

Reviewed By alibifirstmate

Good tour of Bay of islands. Arrived via cruise ship. Purchased tour where cruise bus dropped us off in town.

5. Dial a Ride

Paihia New Zealand +64 21 498 790
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