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15 Best Paihia Tours In New Zealand

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New Zealand's 15 most popular paihia tours, in one place. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you will pay.

15 Best Paihia Tours In New Zealand

Paihia/Russell: Hole in the Rock Cruise with 2 Island Stops

Paihia/Russell: Hole in the Rock Cruise with 2 Island Stops - Hole in the Rock: Why Motukokako Is the Main Event

1.Paihia/Russell: Hole in the Rock Cruise with 2 Island Stops

Most Popular★ 4.8

Bay of Islands cruise from Paihia or Russell with 2 island stops, snorkeling, and a weather-dependent run through Hole in the Rock.

“We loved this activity. The sea's were a little rough but we enjoyed every bump. Nick was a nice handsome skipper who knew his stuff and Serayer was great fun. We did everything we wanted to do. We even ordered the lunch package. For $20 it was so worth it! Would highly recommend this trip.”

1,002 reviews4.5 hoursFrom $90by Island Getaway LTD

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Paihia/Russell: Hole in the Rock, Dolphins & Island Cruise

Paihia/Russell: Hole in the Rock, Dolphins & Island Cruise - Spotting dolphins and whales with a licensed operator

Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour – with two island stopovers

Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour - with two island stopovers - Motuarohia / Roberton Island Stopover: Swim, Snorkel, and Stretch Your Legs

The Rock Adventure Overnight Cruise

The Rock Adventure Overnight Cruise - What you actually do on the Rock Adventure Cruise

4.The Rock Adventure Overnight Cruise

★ 5.0

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”

457 reviewsFrom $296.63by The Rock Adventure Cruise

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From Paihia: Scenic Cruise with Roberton Island Stopover

From Paihia: Scenic Cruise with Roberton Island Stopover - Roberton Island/Twin Lagoons: the 360-degree viewpoint walk

Paihia: Glass Bottom Boat Tour to the Hole in the Rock

Paihia: Glass Bottom Boat Tour to the Hole in the Rock - Heading for Hole in the Rock: the tunnel moment you came for

6.Paihia: Glass Bottom Boat Tour to the Hole in the Rock

★ 4.7

Paihia glass-bottom boat to Hole in the Rock. Feed fish from the water, watch dolphins when lucky, and enjoy Bay of Islands coves.

“The trip was excellent, the swells are on the larger side at the actual hole in the rock but that didn’t put a damper on the experience. I took my two & four year old on this experience and they had a blast. The skipper was great, highly experienced, it was educational emphasised with his…”

319 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $74by Xtreme Jet Bay Of Islands Ltd

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Island Hopper Day Cruise – sailing to wildlife sanctuary island – 6 hr cruise

Island Hopper Day Cruise - sailing to wildlife sanctuary island - 6 hr cruise - Sailing through the Eastern Bay of Islands: the part that feels like freedom

8.Island Hopper Day Cruise – sailing to wildlife sanctuary island – 6 hr cruise

★ 5.0

6-hour island-hopping catamaran in the Bay of Islands with snorkelling, paddleboarding, and a wildlife sanctuary stop with lunch included.

“A great leisurely day sailing/motoring across the bay of islands. We were lucky with the weather although more wind would have been better.”

301 reviewsFrom $139.63by Barefoot Sailing Adventures

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Bay of Islands: 4.5 Hour Day Cruise and Island Getaway Tour

Bay of Islands: 4.5 Hour Day Cruise and Island Getaway Tour - Small-group cruising: less crowd noise, more animal watching

Discover the Bay – Hole in the Rock cruise includes Island Lunch

Discover the Bay - Hole in the Rock cruise includes Island Lunch - Cape Brett Lighthouse and the Hole in the Rock attempt

Bay of Islands: Discover the Bay Cruise with Island Lunch

Bay of Islands: Discover the Bay Cruise with Island Lunch - The 4.5-hour flow: boat time, island time, then back again

11.Bay of Islands: Discover the Bay Cruise with Island Lunch

★ 4.6

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.

“We loved our trip around the Bay of Islands, Our Skipper - Bronwyn - did an excellent job of navigating past a very playful group of dolphins, who just wouldn’t leave us alone! Bronwyn made the passage through the Hole in The Rock seem like child’s play, even though the boat we were on was…”

265 reviews4.5 hoursFrom $107by Explore Group New Zealand

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Hole in the Rock Scenic Cruise including Dolphins and Island stop

Hole in the Rock Scenic Cruise including Dolphins and Island stop - Dolphins: How the Spotting Actually Works

Far North New Zealand Tour Including 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga from Paihia

Far North New Zealand Tour Including 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga from Paihia - Cape Reinga Lighthouse: Where the Oceans Meet

13.Far North New Zealand Tour Including 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga from Paihia

★ 4.5

Full-day Far North coach tour from Paihia to Cape Reinga, 90 Mile Beach, Kāuri and Mangonui, with lunch and sandboarding if conditions allow.

“All went well driver was excellent. There was one hiccup the bus had a wheel alignment issue and that was a little scary. Other than all good. Cudos to George our driver he managed the issue very well . And drove us safely back and there”

216 reviewsFrom $121.01by Explore Group Limited

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Waitangi Treaty Grounds: 2-Day Pass

Waitangi Treaty Grounds: 2-Day Pass - Day 1 at Waitangi: Treaty grounds, museums, and the waka you can’t miss

14.Waitangi Treaty Grounds: 2-Day Pass

★ 4.6

Visit Waitangi Treaty Grounds with a 2-day pass: guided tour, Māori performance, two museums, Treaty signing site, and bush walks.

“The Waitangi Treaty Grounds experience was incredible. Not knowing any real New Zealand history it was an eye opener to how the treaty was created and how its intention to share all responsibilities between the British Empire and the Mauri nations was initially good for all in the Mauri translation but it left out a…”

179 reviews2 daysFrom $41by Waitangi Treaty Grounds

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Bay of Islands Cruise & Island Tour – Snorkel, Hike,Swim,Wildlife

Bay of Islands Cruise & Island Tour - Snorkel, Hike,Swim,Wildlife - Cruising among 144 islands: the part where you learn what to watch

15.Bay of Islands Cruise & Island Tour – Snorkel, Hike,Swim,Wildlife

★ 5.0

4.5-hour Bay of Islands cruise with Roberton Island walk, Hole in the Rock, snorkeling, and wildlife viewing on a small-group boat.

“My hubby and I had a great time on the Bay of Islands tour. We experienced the beauty of the area, enhanced by seeing blue penguins in the wild as well as our climb to the top of the outlook hill at our first island stop.”

177 reviewsFrom $104.88by Island Getaway Tours

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