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Cruise Ship Excursion Option - 5 Hour Bay of Islands Cruise & Island Day Tour

Cruise Ship Excursion Option - 5 Hour Bay of Islands Cruise & Island Day Tour

Ports of Call Tour - Paihia - Starting from $110.00 per person

Arriving in the Bay of Islands by Cruiseship? Escape the Crowds in the Bay of Islands on a small group cruise & island tour.
Discover 144 remote subtropical islands, lookout for unique New Zealand sea birds and marine life, take a short walk along some of the island trails to breathtaking viewpoints, take a swim in the clear sheltered waters or try snorkelling the untouched reefs and learn the history of local area.
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Forest & Hillside Trek

Forest & Hillside Trek

Hiking - Walking - Paihia - Starting from $130.00 per person

Come and join us for a ride around the stunning and historic Waitangi Endowment Forest. We’ll embark on a 2 hour trek through the forest up to a viewpoint before returning to our base. Our experienced guides will teach you about the conservation efforts in the area as we ride through the protected kiwi zone. Suitable for all levels of rider and experience. More...

Shore Excursion: Bay of Islands Maori War Canoe Tour

Shore Excursion: Bay of Islands Maori War Canoe Tour

Maori - Paihia - Starting from $135.00 per person

Enjoy this memorable shore excursion from where your cruise ship tenders in Paihia. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to delve into the Northern Maori culture from the Ngapuhi confederation of tribes, New Zealand’s largest tribal nation by using the living landscapes and environment as the setting and natural backdrop for your tour.
The best part of your 3 hour tour is done in a Waka taua (traditional Maori war canoe) built from a mixture of composite and traditional materials. You... More...

Invercargill to Dunedin with Stewart Island Option

Invercargill to Dunedin with Stewart Island Option

Day Tour - Invercargill - Starting from $225.00 per person

Depart from Invercargill at 8.30am or Bluff at 9.15am and spend the day with one of our experienced Driver/Guides exploring the beautiful Catlins. Partake in short walks through Native New Zealand forest and along sandy beaches for the chance to view waterfalls and Native New Zealand wildlife, such as Sea Lions and Yellow Eyed penguins if they are about. 

We also make various stops throughout the day for photo opportunities at scenic view points so be sure to remember your... More...


3-Day Auckland to Bay of Islands Return Tour

3-Day Auckland to Bay of Islands Return Tour

Multi-day Tour - Auckland - Starting from $495.00 per person

This 3-day small group tour offers an adventurous insight into the upper North Island's truly beautiful sub-tropical region. Departing from Auckland this return trip loops up through Paihia and Opononi showcasing beautiful swimming beaches, exotic native forests, historical sites where New Zealand's Treaty was signed. Sand board down rolling dunes and get insights into the local myths and legends that surround Tane Mahuta "God of the Forest". 


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7-Day South Island Photography Tour from Queenstown to Christchurch

7-Day South Island Photography Tour from Queenstown to Christchurch

Photography Tour - Queenstown - Starting from $4495.00 per person

Join Richard Young and Dave Buckton on a 7-day tour showcasing some of New Zealand’s rarest wildlife and most distinctive coastal landscapes. New Zealand’s underrated East Coast is full of surprises that include fossilised forests, curious boulders, outstanding coastal scenery and a huge diversity of rare wildlife: penguins, sea lions, fur seals and albatross. 

Starting in Queenstown, the tour the travels through the Catlins Coastal Rainforest Park, with opportunities to... More...


Island Cliffs and Caves Adventure Tour

Island Cliffs and Caves Adventure Tour

Sightseeing Cruise - Paihia - Starting from $77.00 per person

Take in the stunning scenery of the Bay of Islands during a 2 1/2-hour sightseeing cruise on the Island Advetureer purpose build Naiad vessell that gets you in close to the sights. Depart from either Paihia or Russell and enjoy great photo ops of landmarks like the  Black Rocks ( found in only 3 places in the world ), Urupukapuka Island, Roberton Island (Motuarohia Island) and marine life such as dolphins and seals. Hear informative on board commentary and have the option to disembark at... More...

3-Day Bay Of Islands Tour from Auckland with Dolphin Cruise and Cape Reinga

3-Day Bay Of Islands Tour from Auckland with Dolphin Cruise and Cape Reinga

Multi-day Tour - Auckland - Starting from $835.00 per person

Visit the beautiful Bay of Islands, a year-round destination and birthplace of our nation. Journey to New Zealand's northernmost point, Cape Reinga. Discover our cultural heritage at Waitangi Treaty grounds and experience the natural beauty of the region on a scenic Dolphin seeking cruise. Including accommodation in a 3 or 4 star hotel. More...

Best of the Bay Supercruise: Original Cream Trip

Best of the Bay Supercruise: Original Cream Trip

Sightseeing Cruise - Paihia - Starting from $132.00 per person

Take a sightseeing cruise through the Bay of Islands on the area’s only authentic Cream Trip — a 100-year-old tradition of delivering mail and supplies to island residents. On board a modern, multi-level catamaran with a knowledgeable crew, you’ll see idyllic bays, local homes and natural landmarks like the Hole in the Rock at Cape Brett , Marsden Cross and many of the Islands that make up the bay. Watch for whales, seals and other wildlife, and stop on a local Island to go for a walk or relax... More...

Bay of Islands Cape Brett "Hole in the Rock" Cruise

Bay of Islands Cape Brett "Hole in the Rock" Cruise

Sightseeing Cruise - Paihia - Starting from $106.00 per person

This is the most popular cruise in the Bay for a good reason! The modern high speed catamaran wtkth large outdoor viewing decks and plenty of indoor seats escorts you in comfort around the Bay, past sandy beaches, rocky outcrops and the many varied island landscapes as you make your way out to the Cape Brett Lighthouse and the Hole in the Rock
Learn the rich history of the area and take in the views of the 144 islands that make up the bay as well as view the wild life that inhabit the Bay... More...

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Ounuwhao B&B Guest LodgeOunuwhao B&B Guest Lodge - Bed and Breakfast.

Overlooking Matauwhi Bay, Onuwhao B&B Guest Lodge offers free Wi-Fi and free afternoon tea upon arrival. It boasts...

Cape Brett Hole in the Rock Cruise from AucklandCape Brett Hole in the Rock Cruise from Auckland - Day Tour - Auckland. Starting from $305.00 per person.

Jump aboard a catamaran to Cape Brett Lighthouse and the Hole in the Rock on Motukokako Island. It's the Bay of...

 

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