Hot Deal on an Overnight Bay of Islands Cruise on Now

Iripiri Overnight CruiseExplore the Bay of Island’s beauty and discover its natural, cultural and historical icons on an overnight Ipipiri cruise! Right now, as a limited time special offer, you can save over $90 per person if you book this cruise for the months of March or April online on Experience Oz!

If you’re visiting New Zealand’s North Island, the Bay of Islands is a must-visit destination—and the overnight Ipipiri cruise is the perfect way to fully immerse yourself in all that the region has to offer.

Departing just after lunch, you have that day, evening and following morning to cruise the Bay’s sparkling waters, to tour its many secluded islands and more. Visit the area’s famous natural icons, such as the Hole in the Rock; learn of the fascinating history of NZ’s birthplace; keep an eye out for wild life and you may even get to take a dip with Iripiri Overnight Cruisedolphins; kayak on the pristine waters for something more active; or just relax, have a drink and watch the sunset from the top deck.

From the comfortable accommodation to the included meals, everything is taken care of so you can simply relax. While on board, enjoy a homemade muffin, a full buffet dinner, showcasing local Northland cuisine and, in the morning, a hot country breakfast! Further, there are 30 ocean view cabins spread over two floors on the vessel, each including full-sized ensuites, so you are always comfortable and have access to optimal views!

Usually $274.88, the Ipipiri overnight cruise is currently being offered on Experience Oz for only $184.02* for cruises booked for March or April! If you’re staying in Auckland, you can add a return scenic coach tour to bring you from the city to the cruise and back! The overnight cruise departing from Auckland is offering even greater savings; usually $353.42, it costs only $230.07* right now! Take advantage of these hot deals while they last and enjoy your unforgettable cruise through the beautiful Bay of Islands!

*Please note: all prices are listed in Australian dollars (AUD).

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NZ Holiday Highlights: What to do in Auckland

Auckland Sky Tower SkyWalkJust over a week ago, Experience Oz expanded its extensive online catalogue of travel experiences to include tours, attractions and activities in New Zealand, as well as in Australia. While we introduced NZ to the public through the online catalogue, one of our team members, Michelle, had the opportunity to experience NZ first hand and to test some of the new products.

Today, we welcomed Michelle back and got the inside scoop on some of NZ’s top tourist destinations and some of the top things to do in each—and we’d like to pass this information on to you, starting with where Michelle’s holiday began—in NZ’s biggest city, Auckland.

Offering a vast array of exciting activities, unique day tours, world-class Taste of Waiheke Winery Tourattractions and scenic cruises, Auckland is a must-visit region in NZ’s North Island. Whether you’re after the glitz and energy of the big city or you prefer a more leisurely and scenic experience, the range of things to do in Auckland ensures there is something for all types of travellers.

Michelle, a tourist with diverse tastes, took advantage of this by taking part in both Auckland’s extreme and relaxing options–and we’ve written about each of her experiences. If you’re into the adventurous, click here to read a full review of Michelle’s experience on Auckland Sky Tower SkyWalk and SkyJump. If you are looking for something more laid-back, click here to read a review of her full-day Taste of Waiheke Winery Tour.

To learn more about other NZ regions and to read more reviews of things to do in NZ, check back here—we will be posting more about Michelle’s NZ trip soon!
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Plan your New Zealand Holiday on Experience Oz + NZ

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SkyTower SkyWalkExperience Oz is excited to announce a major expansion of its online catalogue of travel experiences—now, with Experience Oz, you can also experience New Zealand! As it offers over 2000 tours, attractions, activities and more, you can now browse a diverse range of things to do in both Oz and NZ and book experiences online at www.ExperienceOz.com.au.

Experience Oz, now Experience Oz + NZ, has introduced exciting day tours, cruises, activities, attractions, extreme experiences and more in all of the main regions of NZ’s north and south islands. If you are planning to visit NZ, be sure to read what we have to say about each city and browse the many options for things to do in each.

If heading to the North Island, you will probably be stopping in the big city, Auckland. While Milford Soundthere, if you dare, brave the Auckland Sky Tower SkyWalk and walk around a platform without railings 192 metres above the city—and lean over the edge!

If in the Bay of Islands, considering killing two birds with one cruise; on the Dolphin Cruise to Hole in the Rock, you can discover the area’s wildlife, including playful dolphins, as well as the natural highlights, such as the iconic Hole in the Rock and the Grand Cathedral Cave.

You can also join combination tours for a full experience of Rotorua and nearby areas. Explore the Waitomo caves, view amazing glowworm displays, watch Moari cultural performances and tour Waikato and King Country, as well as other scenic regions, on the Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Day Tours.
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If heading to the South Island, there is a whole new world of exciting and spectacularly scenic options. Consider taking a cruise through Doubtful Sound, a highlight of the pristine Fiordland, and discover the dense rainforest, clear waters, abundant local wildlife and much more.

You can also view the South Island’s beauty from above with unique scenic flight packages. With a Milford Sound scenic flight combination package, you can explore the massive fiord and its surrounding waterfalls, ancient glaciers, crystal clear lakes and rivers and beech forest from the roads, the waters and the skies!

If in Queenstown, you will have no shortage of thrills available to you. For adrenaline-packed Queenstown Whitewater Raftingday out, consider the Shotover Threesome package with which you enjoy a scenic helicopter flight from the city to the Shotover River, where you embark on a whitewater adventure rafting on grade 3-5 rapids and, finally, you hop aboard a jetboat for some serious on-water speed and spins!

Alternatively, for a more relaxing experience, you may enjoy a Stewart Island Cruise or a Paringa Track Guided Walk on the West Coast.

Whether it’s a peaceful, scenic holiday you’re after or an extreme adventure, there are tours, attractions and activities that will appeal to you. Experience Oz + NZ is now your one stop shop for things to do in Australia and New Zealand!

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