Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Stopover
Escape the crowds and discover the Bay of Islands
Locally owned and operated, with a passion for sharing our beautiful area.
Suitable for all ages, families, solo travellers and couples...experience it all!
• Cruise among 144 Subtropical Islands
• Visit the Hole in the Rock and Cathedral Cave
• Lookout for unique Marine Wildlife throughout the day
• Interactive commentary and information
• Stopover at Roberton Island and the Twin Lagoons
• Walk to the island lookout point for stunning views over the Bay of Islands
Small group tours
Visit the Hole in the Rock
Scenic Cruise among 144 Islands
Stopover at Urupukapuka or Roberton Island*, and take a short walk to the island lookout point
Feed the schools of Fish at our Voluntary Marine Reserve
Cape Brett Lighthouse and the Cape Brett Peninsular
* Island stopover location is determined on the day, depending on the wind direction
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure Point
Bay Of Islands, Paihia 0200, New Zealand
Check-in at Pier 10 on the Paihia Wharf at least 20 minutes before your scheduled departure
Return Details
Bay Of Islands, Paihia 0200, New Zealand
Check-in at Pier 10 on the Paihia Wharf at least 20 minutes before your scheduled departure
Bay of Islands, New Zealand Check-in at PIER 10 on the Paihia Wharf.
Take a seat as we cruise along the coastline and into the Bay of Islands
Motukokako Island / Piercy Island, Northland 0184, New Zealand Cape Brett and the Hole in the Rock 20 minutes
Otehei Bay, Te Tai-tokerau 0184, Nieuw-Zeeland Take a walk to the lookout point in Otehei Bay, and feed the fish in our voluntary marine reserve 45 minutes
Bay of Islands, New Zealand Cruise through 144 remote islands and keep an eye out for Marine Wildlife and Native NZ Birdlife
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Suitable for all ages
Suitable for families, couples and solo travellers
Minimum passenger numbers apply; if not met, we reserve the right to upgrade to our 4.5hr Tour (at no extra cost) or refund your tickets
The "Hole in the Rock" section of the tour is weather dependent. If conditions are not suitable to travel to The Hole in the Rock, an alternative route within the sheltered inner islands will be used.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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.
BLRaley
08 Feb 2023
Hubby and I thoroughly enjoyed our time traversing the hole in the rock. The crew were a delight and the experience one to remember.
sarahmX3142MD
26 Jan 2023
A long boat ride out to the hole in the rock on a windy day with a fair swell challenges our stomachs, but the hole in the rock is something to see. The journey back (going with the swell) was much easier, and a couple of stops made it a much more pleasurable tour. We enjoyed learning about local history, and the island stopover where several of the tour group swam in the beautiful lagoon (too cold for us). The crew were attentive and fun.
332melineg
24 Oct 2022
We had such an amazing day on the boat!! The hole in the rock is breathtaking and the weather conditions allowed us to not only drive through the hole in the rock but also into a cave which was soo cool! Our guides were kind, experienced, funny and made us feel safe what made the whole experience even better!
We also very much enjoyed the island stopover at Urupukapuka! You can either go for a short walk up the hill for a stunning view or go for a swim in the clear water or just chill by the Cafe/Restaurant in a beanbag. It’s up to you!
Definitely a must do if you’re in the bay of islands! I would a 100% recommend this to anyone!! We had so much fun!
This tour in
Paihia
is organized by
Sea Shuttle Bay of Islands
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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