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

4.8  / 5303 reviews
Activity provider:Island Getaway LTD
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Paihia/Russell: Hole in the Rock Cruise with 2 Island Stops
Activity provider:Island Getaway LTD
4.8  / 5303 reviews

Cruise around 144 islands and visit the famous Hole in the Rock on a cruise with transportation from Paihai or Russell. Enjoy two island stopovers, walk to lookout points over the bay, and snorkel.

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Duration 4.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Experience

Itinerary

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    2 starting location options:

    Island Getaway Tours, Kororāreka/Russell Wharf

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    Bay of Islands

    Boat cruise (30 minutes)

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    Motuarohia Island

    Walk, Hop-on Hop-off stop (40 minutes)

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    Cape Brett Peninsula, Bay of Islands

    Boat cruise (45 minutes)

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    Piercy Island

    Photo stop, Boat cruise, Marine life viewing (20 minutes)

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    Urupukapuka Island

    Sightseeing, Walk, Swimming, Snorkeling, Hop-on Hop-off stop (1 hour)

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    Bay of Islands

    Sightseeing (30 minutes)

  • 2 drop-off locations:

    Kororāreka/Russell Wharf, Island Getaway Tours

Main sites passed

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Visit the famous Hole In The Rock on Motukokako and possibly travel through
  • Cruise among the 144 remote islands taking and learn the history of the bay
  • Two Islands Stopovers, with nature walks, snorkelling and the twin lagoons!
  • Admire panoramic views of Cape Brett Peninsula and the Cape Brett lighthouse
  • Spot unique marine wildlife and native coastal sea birds

Full description

Travel among the 144 remote islands of New Zealand's renowned Bay of Islands. Enjoy a guided boat tour departing from Paihia and discover some of the most unique sights of this natural destination. Admire the stunning Hole in the Rock and stop to explore one of the islands.

Set sail and surround yourself with the imposing rocky scenery of the Bay of Islands. Keep an eye out for a variety of marine wildlife as you cruise along the coastline. Listen to interesting commentary from your tour guide as they relay the history of the area.

Visit the original landing site of Captain James Cook on Roberton Island. Experience Cathedral Cave on Motukokako Island and the famous Hole in the Rock. If weather permits, you'll even sail through it. Up next, take in the awe-striking Cape Brett Peninsula and its lighthouse.

Stop at one of the islands along the way. Take a short walk toward a lookout point and help feed the schools of fish in the Voluntary Marine Reserve.

Includes

  • Scenic cruise
  • Tour guide
  • Live commentary
  • Island stop
  • Food and drinks

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Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Towel

Know before you go

  • The cruise is subject to weather conditions.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 303 reviews

Review summary

  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Robert – AustraliaSeptember 5, 2024  – Verified booking
Absolutely great tour! Ran by a great team! Informative and good historic information as well. Had an awesome tour on Thursday 5 September 2024! Thanks again guys!
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Sung Hee – United StatesJuly 23, 2024  – Verified booking
Fun activity. Worth it. Saw penguins and seals. All of my family enjoyed.
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Andrew – New ZealandJuly 6, 2024  – Verified booking
Adam was really helpful from start to finish. We ended up with a flat battery in our vehicle which caused us to run slightly late he contacted the skipper to let them know and we arrived just in time. Would highly recommend this company they were extremely friendly and helpful. Andrew
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