How To Get Here

Car

For those choosing to drive up to the Bay of Islands from Auckland, you’ll find this an easy to navigate route up SH1 that will take around three hours. If you have more time, there are plenty of points of interest en route to rest, go for a walk, or have something to eat. Any stops will add to your travel time and it is good to bear in mind that SH1 is often winding and hilly, so leave plenty of time for what is a very pleasant, scenic journey.

Bus

Sometimes it’s better to just sit back, relax and have someone else do the driving! If you’re looking to take a relaxing bus journey, there are a couple of national bus companies that offer daily services from Auckland to the Bay of Islands and back, the most affordable being nakedbus.com. Buses depart from SkyCity coach terminal, downtown Auckland. Please be aware that travelling time from Auckland to the Bay of Islands is approximately 4 hours.

Flight

Air New Zealand operate a flight direct from Auckland to the Bay of Islands (Kerikeri) airport which is a 25 minute drive from central Paihia. These scenic flights are a convenient 40 minute journey from Auckland, making your journey to the stunning Bay of Islands quick and hassle-free. For more information about flying to the Bay of Islands, visit airnewzealand.co.nz.