🏨 Bay of Islands Discovery Experience Activity

Overview

The Bay of Islands is a natural playground offering a huge variety of activities to keep you entertained for days. With scenic landscapes to explore by land, sea or sky, abundant wildlife including the playful dolphins, plenty of rich and colourful history and of course water sport opportunities around every corner. Once a booming, bustling and bawdy seafaring centre, it’s now a peaceful and pristine spot, and offers the perfect base for exploring Northland. You’re spoiled for choice when it comes to must-dos in the Bay of Islands! Embark on a voyage of discovery and enjoy the beauty of this area when you join a daily cruise to hole in the rock, the most popular dolphin watching cruise in the Bay of Islands.

What's Included

A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the tour

Admission to 4.5 hours Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise

Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland CBD

Complimentary refreshments and water on board

Discover self-guided bush walks for spectacular views over the Bay of Islands

Discover some of the 144 stunning islands in the Bay of Islands on a scenic cruise

Engaging and informative commentary in English

Enjoy a 1.5-hour island stop-over and walk, swim, paddle board, kayak or relax

Fully guided return transfers from Auckland

Indoor and outdoor seating with large viewing deck

Journey by boat across the pristine Islands

Keep a lookout for dolphins, whales, or orcas (at mother nature's discretion)

Listen to entertaining live commentary from your local Nature Guide

Luxurious temperature controlled transportation in a minibus

Marvel at the breath-taking scenery en route

Stop off at Urupukapuka Island and lunch stop at Otehei Bay

Witness the iconic Hole in the Rock

What's Not Included

Access to Wi-Fi on board for a small surcharge

Breakfast

Dinner

Lunch

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 2
CHILD: Age: 3 - 11
ADULT: Age: 12 - 99

Additional Info

A portion of your fare contributes to marine mammal research and conservation.
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Easy and good fitness level required.
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Interacting with common and bottlenose dolphins, orca, whales and other marine mammals is subject to DOC regulations.
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, walking shoes, Sun protection, jacket/warm layer, & any essential personal items.
Snacks and drinks are also available for purchase onboard the vessel.
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
You will be able to purchase lunch from the café at Otehei Bay.

A full commentary is provided by your skipper. A limited number of multi-lingual headsets are available in German, French and Mandarin Chinese.
Bring a camera or a phone with camera capability as this is the perfect place to get some great experiences photos.
COVID-19 precautions -Safety measures in place. All areas that exposed to customers are frequently cleaned & Sanitised.
Face masks provided for travellers
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Specialized infant seats are available
This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
You are welcome to bring your own food. There is also hot and cold food available for purchase on board.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

The Bay of Islands is a natural playground offering a huge variety of activities to keep you entertained for days. With scenic landscapes to explore by land, sea or sky, abundant wildlife including the playful dolphins, plenty of rich and colourful history and of course water sport opportunities around every corner. Once a booming, bustling and bawdy seafaring centre, it’s now a peaceful and pristine spot, and offers the perfect base for exploring Northland. You’re spoiled for choice when it comes to must-dos in the Bay of Islands! Embark on a voyage of discovery and enjoy the beauty of this area when you join a daily cruise to hole in the rock, the most popular dolphin watching cruise in the Bay of Islands.

4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

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