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Wairiki Point Explore New Zealand, Australia & Fiji!tune
Join us for an unforgettable cruising adventure and discover the very best of the Bay of Islands!
Join us for an unforgettable cruising adventure and discover the very best of the Bay of Islands!
Highlights
- View various marine wildlife enjoying their natural habitat
- High Success rate for marine mammal viewing
- Stop off for your included buffet lunch at the stunning Otehei Bay Urupukapuka Island
- Free time to explore the Island or have a swim
- Fully licenced bar on board
Both stunningly beautiful and historically significant, this spectacular haven draws visitors from around the world, showcasing the breathtaking beauty of the Bay of Islands and its diverse wildlife in their natural surroundings.
Sit back and relax as we cruise among the 144 islands with the skipper's expert commentary, including a visit to the famous Hole in the Rock and when conditions allow, travel through it!
Our trips boast a high success rate for wildlife viewing and is your best chance to encounter these amazing mammals, as we are one of only 2 operators with a marine mammal permit!
We will also stop off for an Island lunch at the stunning Otehei Bay Cafe, on Urupukapuka which is considered by some as the most beautiful island within the Bay. Here you will have some free time to swim, explore, marvel at the native birdlife or relax with a drink from our licensed beachfront bar.
Location: Paihia, Bay Of Islands.
All prices are shown inNZD ($)
- Adult - 10am$171.00
- Child - 10am$85.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult - 10am$171.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child - 10am$85.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult - 10am$142.50 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child - 10am$85.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult - 10am$142.50 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child - 10am$85.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult - 10am$142.50 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child - 10am$85.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult - 10am$142.50 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child - 10am$85.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult - 10am$142.50 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child - 10am$85.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult - 10am$142.50 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child - 10am$85.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult - 10am$142.50 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child - 10am$85.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult - 10am$142.50 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child - 10am$85.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult - 10am$142.50 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child - 10am$85.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult - 10am$142.50 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child - 10am$85.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult - 10am$152.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child - 10am$85.50
- Infant Free of Charge
Authenticated Reviews
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dyywong from Australia wrote on 30 April 2026
Well run company
We had Captain Bronwyn take us on the 10am tour and she gave great commentary on the way out to the hole. We also went through the hole and also saw a couple of seals. Unfortunately no dolphins. We were then taken to Othehei bay cafe for a sumptuous buffet lunch. If you are quick you can do a walk up the hill for fantastic views. A different skipper took us back and we decided to hop off at Russell instead of Paihia. We later caught passenger ferry back to Paihia.
Lee from New Zealand wrote on 24 April 2026
Hole in the Rock
Fabulous tour. Great commentary & local knowledge from our Skipper, Bronwyn. Stunning scenery all trip. Well worth doing.
Lynda Carlow from Australia wrote on 11 April 2026
Hole in rock tour.
What a wonderful trip. I really didn't think we would get to go through but we did it was a lovely experience and all the fish when we went through they were everywhere it was amazing. The lunch was average. Plenty of food but nothing special. No sweets. On the way home the skipper took his time when so many dolphins were spotted. All in all a great day in your beautiful part of our world. Thank you.
Derek Pool from New Zealand wrote on 08 April 2026
Wonderful
The wildlife was fantastic with Dolphins, gannets and gulls all doing there thing. The lunch was superb, really hitting the spot and such a great place to enjoy the scenery. The commentary was inciteful, the crew were great. Really want to do it again.
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Jennifer Kilp from Australia wrote on 05 May 2026
Wonderful experience
It was a grey day but we loved being on the water and seeing the islands up close. Especially enjoyed going through the archway of hole in the Rock. Saw so many beautiful fish below the surface and a real treat seeing massive leaping blue fin tuna feast on bait fish not far from our boat. Very informative and skilled skipper and friendly helpful staff.