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Bay of Islands Day Return With Hole in the Rock Dolphin Watching Cruise

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Experience a fascinating full day trip to the incredible Bay of Islands and enjoy a Hole in the Rock Dolphin Watching Cruise.

Experience a fascinating full day trip to the incredible Bay of Islands and enjoy a Hole in the Rock Dolphin Watching Cruise.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a full day Auckland to Bay of Islands coach tour and cruise (return to Auckland)
  • Travel to the seaside town of Paihia, known as the jewel of the Bay of Islands
  • Enjoy a half-day Bay of Islands cruise in search of dolphins and whales
  • Cruise out through some 144 islands towards the beautiful Cape Brett
  • See the remote Cape Brett lighthouse
  • Discover the famous Hole in the Rock at Motukokako Island

Embark on one of the best things to do in Bay of Islands, New Zealand; a full day Auckland to Bay of Islands tour.

Leave the hustle and bustle of Auckland city behind as you board your premium coach and head north. First stop… Paihia!

Known as the jewel of the Bay of Islands, Paihia is a popular beach town home to stunning golden beaches and boutique style shopping. You’ll have the opportunity to discover the delights of Paihia before your three-hour afternoon cruise into the waters of the sub-tropical Bay of Islands.

Soak up the stunning scenery, including turquoise waters and secluded bays, as you cruise from Paihia through some 144 islands; see the remote Cape Brett lighthouse before journeying to the famous Hole in the Rock at Motukokako Island. For an unforgettable Hole in the Rock experience, your skipper might even drive through (weather/ocean conditions permitting).

The region attracts an abundance of wildlife, including dolphins, whales, and penguins. Enjoy learning about the natural landscape and history of the area on both land and sea, with commentary from your coach and boat drivers.

After your Bay of Islands cruise, it’s time to return to Paihia wharf where you’ll climb aboard your coach for the return journey to Auckland.

Departs: 7:30am from Auckland. Returns to Auckland at approx 8.15pm.

Adult $250.00
Child $125.00
Infant $0.00 (Under 4 years)

What's included

  • Coach
  • Selected Hotel pickups & drop offs
  • Hole in the Rock cruise

Duration

  • The duration of this experience is 1 days

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Child Age is 5 - 14 years inclusive. There is no charge for infants under 4 years old.

    Children aged 14 or under cannot travel without an accompanying adult aged 18 or over.

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Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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Mary from Malaysia wrote on 24 February 2020

Hole in the Rock Dolphin Watching Cruise

I enjoy the trip very much. will come again.

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Bronwen from New Zealand wrote on 26 January 2020

Bay of island hole in rock tour from auckland

Racheal was great

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NAG SHARMA from New Zealand wrote on 17 January 2020

Awesome Experience & One of the Best in NZ

Must do activity in NZ. Its a life time experience visiting 15 Islands & chasing Dolphins on the shore.!!

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Michelle Goddard from Australia wrote on 13 January 2020

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Great day will recommend to friends

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Avinash Kagava from India wrote on 22 December 2019

Good one

Good one! Worth the time.

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