Bay of Islands, New Zealand
Auckland to Paihia or reverse
Aboard Oceanic Discoverer
Announcing our new five-night voyage exploring the highlights of New Zealand’s North Island on the luxury expedition vessel Oceanic Discoverer.
Showcasing the remoteness and deep waterways of the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island, the voyage will visit Tir Tiri, one of only two scientific reserves in New Zealand, the historic Kawau Island, Port Fitzroy, Mokohinau, Hen and Chicken Islands, Whangamumu, Whangaroa Harbour and the Bay is Islands, before disembarking in Paihia.
You will have the chance to observe and photograph rare native birds and wildlife, enjoy guided walks and lectures with expert naturalists, and explore New Zealand’s secret alcoves on the Oceanic Discoverer’ purpose-built excursion vessel, ‘Xplorer’ and fleet of inflatable Zodiacs. This area of the north coast is the site at which the earliest contact between the indigenous population and European settlers took place. Today you can re-trace their journeys in the comfort of your modern-day vessel
