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Shore Excursion: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Island stopover
Activity Duration (4 to 8 hours)
Moderate
Hosted in English
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About
- 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.
At a Glance
- Ages: Ages 0-100, max of 49 per group
- Type: Mobile ticket
- Duration: 4h 30m
- Live Guide: English
What you'll do
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Paihia Harbour, Paihia New Zealand
Cruise from Paihia, through the inner harbour, along the coastline into the main group of islands
Pass By: Russell, Russell, Bay of Islands, Northland Region, North Island
Departure and Drop off options from the Russell Wharf
Stop At: Bay of Islands, Bay of Islands, Northland Region, North Island
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
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Motuarohia Island / Roberton Island, Northland Region, New Zealand
Stopover at Roberton Island. Walk to the lookout point over the Twin Lagoons and the landing site of Captain James Cook.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Motukokako Island / Piercy Island, Northland Region, New Zealand
Experience the icon HOLE IN THE ROCK, and its iconic formation *we even travel through if conditions permit!
Pass By: Cape Brett Hut, Rawhiti 0184, New Zealand
Sight the famous Cape Brett Lighthouse, standing on the end of the Cape Brett Peninsula with the iconic HOLE IN THE ROCK
Stop At: Urupukapuka Island, Paihia New Zealand
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
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Waewaetorea Island, Te Tai-tokerau, New Zealand
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
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Paihia Harbour, Paihia New Zealand
Cruise from Paihia, through the inner harbour, along the coastline into the main group of islands
Pass By: Russell, Russell, Bay of Islands, Northland Region, North Island
Departure and Drop off options from the Russell Wharf
Stop At: Bay of Islands, Bay of Islands, Northland Region, North Island
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
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Motuarohia Island / Roberton Island, Northland Region, New Zealand
Stopover at Roberton Island. Walk to the lookout point over the Twin Lagoons and the landing site of Captain James Cook.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Motukokako Island / Piercy Island, Northland Region, New Zealand
Experience the icon HOLE IN THE ROCK, and its iconic formation *we even travel through if conditions permit!
Pass By: Cape Brett Hut, Rawhiti 0184, New Zealand
Sight the famous Cape Brett Lighthouse, standing on the end of the Cape Brett Peninsula with the iconic HOLE IN THE ROCK
Stop At: Urupukapuka Island, Paihia New Zealand
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
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Waewaetorea Island, Te Tai-tokerau, New Zealand
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
Duration: 1 hour
Meeting and pickup
Multiple pickup locations offered.
Start: Paihia Wharf, Bay Of Islands, Paihia 0200, New Zealand
Additional pickup options
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What is included?
- Restroom on board
- Masks, Fins & Snorkels are available to use on board (FREE)
- 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)
- Cruise Route Maps
What is not included?
- *Pre-ordered Packed Lunches are available as addition. (Contact us directly for options)
- Swimsuit/Towel - if you want to swim (optional)
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers
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Itinerary
Paihia Half-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Shore Excursion: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Island stopover in Paihia, New Zealand. This half-day tours experience includes 4 stops over 1 day. Duration: 4 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Bay of Islands
1
Bay of Islands
Stop: 45 minutes
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
2
Motuarohia Island / Roberton Island
Stop: 30 minutes
Stopover at Roberton Island. Walk to the lookout point over the Twin Lagoons and the landing site of Captain James Cook.
3
Urupukapuka Island
Stop: 60 minutes
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
4
Waewaetorea Island
Stop: 60 minutes
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
This concludes the tour.
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