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New Zealand's best.
New Zealand's 12 most popular paihia tours, in one place. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Bay of Islands cruise from Paihia or Russell with 2 island stops, snorkeling, and a weather-dependent run through Hole in the Rock.
Catamaran cruise to the Hole in the Rock with dolphin and whale spotting, plus a 1.5-hour Urupukapuka island stop and cafe time.
Bay of Islands cruise with two island hikes, snorkeling gear, and a weather-dependent run at Hole in the Rock plus Cape Brett Lighthouse views.
“Experienced captain with a good knowledge of the area and its history. He gave of us enough information to keep everyone interested but not enough to bore us. The Bay of Islands is beautiful! The weather was a bit iffy and I wasn't expecting to be able to get through the hole in the rock…”
Rock Adventure Overnight Cruise in the Bay of Islands from Paihia: 22 hours on the water with night kayaking, snorkeling, fishing, and food included.
“Fun trip all the way - night kayaking, morning snorkel, island walk, fishing and a friendly, fun crew who were enthusiastic and helpful. Food was great and the toilets and showers worked well. Overall it was a great night out on the boat with thRead more”
Small-group Bay of Islands cruise from Paihia to Roberton Island and Hole in the Rock, with wildlife spotting and live guide commentary.
Paihia glass-bottom boat to Hole in the Rock. Feed fish from the water, watch dolphins when lucky, and enjoy Bay of Islands coves.
Two-day Waitangi Treaty Grounds pass in Bay of Islands: intro film, 50-min guided tour, Te Kōngahu Museum, and Māori performance.
“Excellent insight into the history and culture of the Māori people.”
6-hour island-hopping catamaran in the Bay of Islands with snorkelling, paddleboarding, and a wildlife sanctuary stop with lunch included.
“Even with the high winds, large swells, and periodic rain, my partner and I had a great time on the cruise. Luke and his first mate were very welcoming and made the experience memorable. We opted for the nature walk on the island, about a 20 minute hike to a beautiful beach, where we ate…”
Small-group 4.5-hour Bay of Islands cruise: Roberton Island snorkelling, Hole in the Rock, live commentary, wildlife spotting.
Cruise the Bay of Islands from Paihia, sail near Cape Brett, try for Hole in the Rock, then enjoy an island BBQ lunch at Urupukapuka.
“It's such a great way to explore the Bay Area! The Crew was really helpful and funny and we had an awesome time! We saw many beautiful views and even some peguins while going through the Hole in the Rock! Finding marine mammals wasn't an easy feat that day but the crew was really invested…”
Sail past 144 Bay of Islands islands, chase wildlife, and (weather permitting) pass through Hole in the Rock, plus lunch and a 1.5-hour island break.
Half-day Bay of Islands cruise with dolphin spotting, a dramatic Hole in the Rock passage, and 90 minutes at Urupukapuka’s Otehei Bay.
“Great boat trip through the Bay of Islands to the Hole in the Rock. The captain and crew were very good. When we got to the Hole in the Rock, they positioned the boat so everyone could have a good view. The stop at their island was really refreshing.”
