Discover the Bay of Islands without the crowds on a personalised and interactive afternoon tour. Enjoy a scenic cruise among the Bay's 144 islands. Spot wildlife and stop at two remote island. Enjoy island walks, snorkelling, swimming and paddle-boarding.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Discover the Bay of Islands on small-group cruise
- Set off on native bush walks to discover breathtaking scenery and viewpoints
- Uncover local history and keep a lookout for wildlife with interactive commentary from your passionate local guide
- Enjoy snorkelling, swimming, paddle-boarding in the Bay's crystal clear waters
- Experience more on a smaller, more personalised and interactive tour
Full description
Check-in at the Salt Air Office at 3.20 PM, before setting off along the sheltered coastline for a scenic cruise. Stop off at Roberton Island (also known as Twin Lagoons) for a 10-minute native bush walk to a breathtaking 360-degree lookout over the bay. After the walk, explore the tidal lagoons before climbing back on board. Cruise among the stunning islands of the Bay, keeping an eye out for wildlife.
Then, stopover at one of the Bay of Islands’ most secluded and unfrequented bays to try some new activities. Snorkel and explore the underwater reefs, stroll on an island trail, give stand-up paddle-boarding a try, relax on the beach or jump in the water for a swim. Make the afternoon your own with the activities that interest you most. Finally, board the boat for the return scenic cruise back to Paihia, arriving at 6:30 PM.
Includes
- Scenic cruise
- Interactive commentary
- 2 stopovers on remote islands
- Wildlife spotting native bush walks
- 360-degree views from the island lookout points
- Use of snorkelling and paddleboarding equipment
- Use of beach tents and picnic blankets
- Food and drinks
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
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Participants
Date
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
Check-in at the Salt Air Office at 3:20 PM
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Know before you go
- Be sure to bring your own swimsuit and towel
- There is a marine toilet onboard the vessel
- Tours are limited to a maximum of 20 participants for a more personalised and interactive experience
- A minimum number of participants are required, in the unlikely event that these are not reached you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund
