Departing Waitangi, your leisurely boat ride will take you along the waterways of Opua and Okiato. Admire the scenery as you pass by Omata Estate Vineyard, and view the Kororareka Oyster Farm along the way.

During your boat ride, a tasty local-style lunch will be served. Your journey will bring you to Russell, the original port of the north island. Today, Russell is a picturesque waterfront village with quaint old homesteads, historic churches and wooden cottages. Here, you can enjoy some free time to explore before the return boat ride back to Waitangi.

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