Shore Excursion: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Island stopover
- 4h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Scenic Cruise among 144 sub-tropical islands and discover the Bay of Islands on a small group tour. Visit the landing site of Captain James Cook, and stopover on Roberton island for a short walk to the lookout point over the Twin Lagoons. Keep an eye out for wildlife in the Marine Mammal sanctuary, and listen to live commentary and information provided by your local crew on board. Cruising along the Cape Brett Peninsula and to the famous HOLE IN THE ROCK, Cathedral Cave and Cape Brett Lighthouse Stopover on a second island for a chance to explore the nature trails, take a swim, snorkel, relax and enjoy a beachside picnic lunch before cruising back through the outer islands to finish in Paihia/Russell
Inclusions
What's included
- Cruise Route Maps
- Cruising among the 144 sub-tropical islands with live commentary
- Visit the Hole in the Rock (only cruise company endorsed by the Maori Owners of Hole in the Rock)
- Restroom on board
- Masks, Fins & Snorkels are available to use on board (FREE)
What's not
- *Pre-ordered Packed Lunches are available as addition. (Contact us directly for options)
- Swimsuit/Towel - if you want to swim (optional)
Itinerary
Cruise from Paihia, through the inner harbour, along the coastline into the main group of islands
Departure and Drop off options from the Russell Wharf
Cruise among 144 sub-tropical islands in the Bay of Islands Wildlife Sanctuary. Listen to live commentary and information, and keep an eye out for Wildlife throughout the day
Stopover at Roberton Island. Walk to the lookout point over the Twin Lagoons and the landing site of Captain James Cook.
Experience the icon HOLE IN THE ROCK, and its iconic formation *we even travel through if conditions permit!
Sight the famous Cape Brett Lighthouse, standing on the end of the Cape Brett Peninsula with the iconic HOLE IN THE ROCK
Enjoy a second island stopover with lots of options to explore the nature trails, take a swim/snorkel, enjoy a beachside lunch or just relax among the wildlife sanctuary of the Bay of Islands *Island Stopover will be determined on the day, depending on weather/wind direction
Enjoy a second island stopover with lots of options to explore the nature trails, take a swim/snorkel, enjoy a beachside lunch or just relax among the wildlife sanctuary of the Bay of Islands *Island Stopover will be determined on the day, depending on weather/wind direction
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Go to PIER 10, on the Paihia Wharf for Check-in ***If you are arriving from a Cruise Ship, they will normally tender you into Waitangi Wharf. From there, they provide FREE shuttle buses to transfer you to Paihia Wharf (5 mins on shuttle bus) At the Paihia, you walk down to PIER 10 for checkin.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 49 travellers
- Operated by
- Island Getaway Tours
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Bay of Islands
- Its from-price is 16% below the median of the 76 experiences we list in Bay of Islands.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 53 of 76.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Bay of Islands
The Bay of Islands is a sheltered bay in New Zealand's far north, dotted with islands and historic settlements, where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed.
The Bay of Islands lies on the north-east coast of New Zealand's North Island, a drowned valley of more than 140 islands and sheltered inlets. Paihia, on the western shore, is the main base. At Waitangi, the Treaty Grounds mark the place where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840, with a carved meeting house and a huge ceremonial war canoe. Across the water, Russell, once a rowdy whaling port, has New Zealand's oldest surviving church, built in 1836.
Top-ranked sights in Bay of Islands: Waitangi, Haruru Falls, Cape Reinga.
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