State Highway 1
SH1 will take you along the east coast from Auckland into the Bay of Islands region.
By bus
GreatSights New Zealand operate daily sightseeing tours to the Bay of Islands from Auckland. Tours can be completed in one day, including a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Fullers GreatSights Dolphin Watching Cruise to Cape Brett and the famous "Hole in the Rock".
InterCity Coachlines is New Zealand's national coach company and operates a number of daily departures to the Bay of Islands and other Northland destinations. Fares start from $1 plus booking fee.
Further excursions including accommodation, food, travel and activities can be purchased from major New Zealand tour companies such as Kiwi Experience or Magic Bus.
By plane
Kerikeri Airport
The flight from Auckland is about 45 minutes.Salt Air is the local operator and fly twice daily from the North Shore of Auckland to Whangarei and Kerikeri airports.Air New Zealand operate up to four flights per day from Auckland.