Bay of Islands Cruise Ship Excursion with Glow Worm Caves | Shaara Deals

A cruise ship day in the Bay of Islands doesn't leave much time to waste, so Bay of Islands Tours' Cruise Ship Excursion packs glow worms, kauri forest, chocolate and waterfalls into one guided 5-hour run from Waitangi Wharf, listed on Shaara Deals from $245.

Timed to your ship

The standard departure is 9:30am from Waitangi Wharf, with check-in from 9:15am — but if your cruise ship's own schedule doesn't line up with that, Bay of Islands Tours works with the ship's timetable to arrange a departure and return that fits.

Kawiti Glow Worm Caves and Kawakawa

The first stop, about a 30-minute drive away, is the Kawiti Glow Worm Caves. From there it's on to Kawakawa — known as "train town" — home to the world-famous public toilets designed by Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser.

Puketi Kauri Forest, lunch and Makana Chocolate

By around 11:45am the tour reaches Puketi Forest, a 15,000-hectare stand of kauri and rich native bush, followed by a lunch stop at a local cafe or bakery around 12:30pm. The tour then continues to the Makana Chocolate Factory in Kerikeri to watch chocolate being made and sample the results, with the Kauri Workshop just nearby.

Haruru Falls and the Waitangi Lookout

The final stops are Haruru Falls, a horseshoe waterfall on the Waitangi River, and the Waitangi Lookout Loop, with panoramic views over Waitangi and the Bay of Islands before heading back to the wharf.

Tour details

• Price: From NZD $245.00 per person

• Duration: 5 hours (approx.)

• Departure: 9:30am from Waitangi Wharf (check-in 9:15am)

• Minimum: 6 passengers to operate

• Operator: Bay of Islands Tours

• Product code: CRUISETOURGLOWWORM

FAQ: Bay of Islands Cruise Ship Excursion with Glow Worm Caves

What happens if my ship can't dock? You'll receive a 100% full refund if your ship is unable to port.

Do I need to book for everyone in my group? No — only the lead passenger's name is required when booking.

How is this different from Shaara Deals' other Kawiti Glow Worm Caves tour? Mullarkey Tours' Kawiti Glow Worm Caves, Hundertwasser & Opua Forest Tour covers Opua Forest, while this cruise-ship excursion instead visits Puketi Kauri Forest, the Makana Chocolate Factory, the Kauri Workshop, Haruru Falls and the Waitangi Lookout Loop, and is built around cruise ship arrival times.

Is bottled water provided? Yes, complimentary bottled water is included.

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