Discover the Bay - Hole in the Rock cruise includes Buffet Lunch

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10.10am Cruise ex Russell

2 Adults x $105.06

$210.12

Approx Total

$210.12

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Includes Island Buffet Lunch

10.00am Cruise ex Paihia

2 Adults x $105.06

$210.12

Approx Total

$210.12

Marine Mammals viewing: Licensed by the Department of Conservation to view and interact with marine mammals
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Includes Island Buffet Lunch
Bay of Islands Cruise: Cruise through the many Islands that make up Ipipiri - before we head out the majestic Motukokako ( The Hole in the Rock )
Starting point:
Paihia Wharf, Bay Of Islands, Paihia 0200, New Zealand

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
1.5 hour stop at Otehei Bay, Urupukapuka Island
Includes an Island BBQ Buffet Lunch *From 1st December 2024 onwards*
Cruising among the 144 islands with skipper's commentary
When conditions permit, get up close to Cape Brett and travel through the Hole in the Rock
Licensed by the Department of Conservation to view marine mammals
Knowledgeable crew on board to answer your questions and provide commentary

Transportation to/from attractions
Product Excludes lunch until 1 December 2024. Lunch available for purchase

Overview

Join this half-day tour of the wonderful Bay of Islands. Experience the spectacular scenery in an area rich in culture and history. Encounter diverse wildlife in their natural surroundings as we are licensed to view marine mammals iduring the cruise A tour you will never forget! Includes a delicious Island BBQ Lunch at Otehei Bay on Urupukapuka Island at your island stopover.

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Itinerary

Paihia Harbour (Pass By)

Board the boat at Pier 5 from Paihia Wharf
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Visit the iconic Hole in the Rock and when conditions permit, you can even travel through it.

20 minutes
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Island BBQ Buffet Lunch Included, 1.5 hour Island stopover so enough time for a swim at the sheltered beach, walk to one of the Island view points, check out the Gallery and see the abundant native birdlife.

1 hour 30 minutes

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A portion of your fare contributes to marine mammal research and conservation
This trip is suitable for children
Life jackets will be supplied in the event of an emergency
Please note - this service is a code share with Fullers GreatSights and may operate on their vessel

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund

April 26No refund

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Showing 1-5 of 145 reviews with 5 stars

Great tour!

Published on Mar, 2025

Great tour! Prince Marty was our captain and gave an informative description of the areas we visited. With 1.5 metre swells, we still made it through the Hole in the Rock!

Hole in the Rock and dolphin bonus!

Published on Feb, 2025

This is a must do. Take the ships bus to a ferry to Russell. From there board a boat to sight see islands and then go to the Hole in the Rock! We were blessed with a pod of bottle nosed dolphins. Even a baby! They swam around our boat. It was amazing seeing the Angels of the Sea! Best of all see the majesty of the hole in the rock if seas permit… go through it. We did! An amazing site through and through.

10/10

Published on Feb, 2025

10/10 Fabulous day.Easy buying tickets online and checking in. We did the Hole in the Rock and lunch. Great commentary by"Prince"Captain Marty. He was informative,funny and entertaining. He was considerate with the way he gave all patrons a 360degree view of the islands.We enjoyed his knowledge of the history and Maori culture. He was considerate of waves splashing. On the Island Lunch was delicious. It was a very relaxed area to rest and take in the beautiful view. Also really was expecting not to go through the hole but pleased that we could this time. Great day.Thankyou.

Great Day out

Published on Feb, 2025

One of the best experiences to explore the magnificent Bay of Islands. The crew of (prince) marty fiona and caroline were truely exceptional. Great commentary by Marty. Thank you

WOW AMAZING !!

Published on Jan, 2025

WOW let's always get Marty and the team !! What a fabulous day. We got Manta Ray viewing , dolphins playing , a Great lunch and amazing facts and figures about mammals. Marty you owe me a chocolate bar , maybe I owe you one !

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