Stay at The Old Oak Hotel

Old Oak Self-Drive Tour – History Buff

Year-round, add-on with 48 hours’ notice

Learn more about the Far North and delve into its fascinating history with our self-driving tour package. This is the road less travelled, but one of the most interesting places in the history of New Zealand. Includes a guided tour of the whaling museum at Captain William Butler’s estate. This unique itinerary is curated by your hosts Justin & Jennifer, who are also archaeologists.

  • Curated self-driving itinerary featuring historic and archaeological sites in the Far North
  • A guided tour of the Butler Point Whaling Museum, a 2-3 hour experience with time to stroll the lovely estate
  • One of our delicious picnic lunches

Terms and conditions: Available as add-on to any 2 or more night’s stay. 48 hours advance notice required.

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Year-round, add-on with 48 hours’ notice

Dive into the rich history of the Far North with a heritage walk, guided museum visit, and curated history and archaeological trail, complete with a picnic lunch.
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