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From Paihia: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Island Stop

4.7  / 552 reviews
Activity provider:Island Getaway LTD
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From Paihia: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Island Stop

Activity provider:Island Getaway LTD
4.7  / 552 reviews

From US$ 74.04 per person

Visit the famous Hole in the Rock in the Bay of Islands on a scenic cruise departing from Paihia. Enjoy two island stopovers and the island lookout points, and snorkeling.

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Duration 5 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Experience

Highlights
  • Visit the famous Hole In The Rock on Motukokako and possibly travel through
  • Cruise among the 144 remote islands taking and learn the history of the bay
  • Stop at 2 remote islands and take a short walk to the island lookout points
  • Admire panoramic views of Cape Brett Peninsula and the Cape Brett lighthouse
  • Try snorkelling in the sheltered waters of the bay
Full description

Travel among the 144 remote islands of New Zealand's renowned Bay of Islands. Enjoy a guided boat tour departing from Paihia and discover some of the most unique sights of this natural destination. Admire the stunning Hole in the Rock and stop to explore one of the islands.

Set sail and surround yourself with the imposing rocky scenery of the Bay of Islands. Keep an eye out for a variety of marine wildlife as you cruise along the coastline. Listen to interesting commentary from your tour guide as they relay the history of the area.

Visit the original landing site of Captain James Cook on Roberton Island. Experience Cathedral Cave on Motukokako Island and the famous Hole in the Rock. If weather permits, you'll even sail through it. Up next, take in the awe-striking Cape Brett Peninsula and its lighthouse.

Stop at one of the islands along the way. Take a short walk toward a lookout point and help feed the schools of fish in the Voluntary Marine Reserve.

Includes
  • Scenic cruise
  • Tour guide
  • Live commentary
  • Island stop
  • Food and drinks

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Meeting point

Check in on Pier 10 at the Paihia Wharf at least 15 minutes prior to your departure time.

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  • The cruise is subject to weather conditions.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 52 reviews

Review summary

  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Tisha & Hamish were lovely, friendly & informative. Tisha was very attentive to our families needs-(3 children under 4); the trip was good, unfortunately the weather didn’t permit going through the hole in the rock today. I would definitely recommend this tour

July 23, 2023

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Veronica – GermanyVerified booking

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Boating in the Bay of Islands is a beautiful way to spend 5 hours. You stop at really beautiful spots with a hilltop hike on one and snorkeling or paddle boarding on another with ample time at each island. The cruise out to the hole in the rock passes by many islands and if you’re lucky you’ll get to cruise thru it. That’s possible 50% of the time but if the seas are rough, that makes for a fun experience anyways. Not too mention, you’ll get great videos. Crew was helpful and chatted with everyone.

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April 10, 2023

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