The tour includes the Cape Reinga Lighthouse, Tapotupotu Bay and the Te Paki
stream with its giant sand dunes; (we have sleds available for those who wish
to slide down the dunes).
When the 4WD tour is complete we arrive back at the airfield for the flight
home. The flight back to the Bay of Islands includes spectacular scenery such
as the Parengarenga Harbour and Great Exhibition Bay where there is once again
the option to stop at a private beach for a swim or just to take a stroll
along the beach itself. This area is very remote and without a doubt one of
the most beautiful places in New Zealand with it's pure white Silica sand
and crystal clear water.
The flight also passes across the Houhora Harbour, Whangaroa Harbour and
the Cavalli Islands prior to returning to Cavalli Beach House.
*Please note all departures are subject to weather.
Departure times 9.00 or 10.00am, returning at client's leisure
Flight time: approx 2.0 Hours
Note : Total time away during the day is 5-6 hours.
Max number of passengers: 4
Gourmet Picnic Lunch included
Optional Extension Tane Mahuta and West Coast:
Footprints is operated by local Maori on Northlands rugged West Coast. Let
Kupe's (NZ's first discoverer) descendants take you on a guided walk of the
largest kauri forest in the world and introduce you to their relationship
with Mother Nature, both spiritually and culturally. This ecologically significant
environment; in former times a home and playground to Maori is brought to
life by not only the sounds and potential sightings of its inhabitants but
by friendly experienced local Maori guides who willingly share their knowledge,
stories, song and musical instruments to enlighten and enhance this tranquil
and spiritual location. A highlight of your experience with Footprints will
be an introduction to Tane Mahuta – God of the Forest. (Forest Tour duration
approx. 2 hours)
TOUR TWO: Cavalli Beach House Day Tour via Helicopter with Footprints Waipoua (includes
Tane Mahuta).
0930 Depart Cavalli Beach House for your 40 minute helicopter (approx.) flight
across to Omapere where you will be met by your Footprints Waipoua guide.
Footprints is operated by local Maori on Northlands rugged West Coast. Let
Kupe's (NZ's first discoverer) descendants take you on a guided walk of the
largest kauri forest in the world and introduce you to their relationship
with Mother Nature, both spiritually and culturally. This ecologically significant
environment; in former times a home and playground to Maori is brought to
life by not only the sounds and potential sightings of its inhabitants but
by friendly experienced local Maori guides who willingly share their knowledge,
stories, song and musical instruments to enlighten and enhance this tranquil
and spiritual location. A highlight of your experience with Footprints will
be an introduction to Tane Mahuta – God of the Forest. (Forest Tour duration
approx. 2 hours)
1230 Enjoy a relaxing lunch at Copthorne Hokianga on the shores of the beautiful Hokianga Harbour.
1400 Rejoin your helicopter for a short scenic flight over the Hokianga Harbour
area before returning to your original departure point in the Bay of Islands.
Flight duration approx. 55 minutes.
1455 Return to Cavalli Beach House
Timings are recommended only and can be adjusted to suit
individual client’s needs. Extended Options to above tour available as follows:
Option 1
On your return from your forest tour with Footprints, there is an
option to take a short boat trip across the harbour to the giant sand dunes. Your guide will
find a suitable picnic spot where you can enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch provided
by the Copthorne Hokianga. You have some time to explore the sand dunes and surrounding
areas and try your skills at sand tobogganing if you wish. Sand toboggans
and instruction will be provided. Recommended time 1½ - 2 hours.
Option 2
Following lunch at the Copthorne Resort Omapere, join the modern Crossings
Hokianga boat. The guided boat cruise may visit or make interpretive stops
of places that are of historical interest such as Whiria Hill, home of Rahiri
the Ngapuhi ancestor, Motuti the resting place of Bishop Pompallier, New Zealand’s
first Catholic Bishop, Horeke, site of the Mangungu Mission Station (historical
site of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi) and Kohukohu, an early kauri
timber mill and ship building town, and Rawene, the Hokianga’s oldest
European settlement The boat tour concludes in Opononi where you will meet
the helicopter for your return flight to the Bay of Islands.
Cruise Departs 1.00pm
Cruise Concludes 4.30pm
All of these tours can be taken direct from and return to Cavalli Beach House. Costings range from $4,950.00 to $7,960.00. Please do feel free to ask about variations and options.
