• DIRECTIONS COMING FROM AUCKLAND
• Self-drive car:
• Travelling direct by State Highway 1 and State Highway 10, the journey time from Auckland airport is about four and a half hours without stops. Travelling the Twin Coast Discovery Highway - a world-class touring route leaving from, and returning to, Auckland - requires at least two days in each direction to visit the many interesting and beautiful attractions along the way:
• East coast
• including the Matakana vineyards, Kawau Island, Mangawhai Heads, Waipu, Tutukaka Coast, Whananaki, Kawakawa and Bay of Islands.
• West coast
• including the Hokianga, Kauri Coast, Kaipara Harbour, Helensville and the Kumeu vineyards and wineries.'
• By air
• From Auckland to Kaitaia or Kerikeri (Bay of Islands) airports. Air New Zealand Link has one or two return flight per day to Kaitaia airport (approx. 30 minutes drive) and up to five to Kerikeri airport (approx. 45 minutes drive).
• Salt Air also has two return flights every weekday from Auckland to Kerikeri (via Whangarei). Reservations: 0800 472 582.
• PUBLIC TRANSPORT OPTIONS
• From Auckland to Doubtless Bay there is one service every day in each direction by Intercity Coachlines - OR Naked Bus usually with a transfer of bus in Kerikeri.
• The main pickup and set down point is in front of Wiltons Garage & Marine in Mangonui, with additional stops in Cable Bay, Coopers Beach and Taipa on request. Tickets can be booked through Doubtless Bay Information Centre.
• CLYDE'S PICKUP SERVICE
• Clyde' will happily pick up up from a local Bus Stop for $5 a pop, otherwise if you need a lift from one of the Airports email Clyde and we will give you a quote.