Enhance Your Bay of Islands Experience
After returning to Paihia, make the most of your time in the Bay of Islands and explore the region in
more detail:
Cruises:
- Dolphin Eco Encounter Swim with dolphins in their natural environment, a once in a lifetime experience. This is done onboard Tutunui, a vessel especially designed for dolphin viewing and swimming.
- Dolphin Cruise to Hole in the Rock A half day cruise including dolphin viewing, traveling through the iconic Hole in the Rock, Cape Brett Lighthouse, informative commentary, beautiful islands and secluded beaches
- Hole in the Rock Cruise A half day cruise including Island stopover, traveling through the iconic Hole in the Rock, Cape Brett Lighthouse, informative commentary, beautiful islands and secluded beaches
- The Original Cream Trip Follow the path of the original Cream Trip with Island deliveries, Hole in the Rock, dolphin viewing, dolphin swimming.
- Excitor Fast Boat Adventure A 1 ½ hour adrenalin fast boat adventure ride out to the Hole in the Rock.
- R Tucker Thompson a unique tall ship cruise built by local Northlanders in tradition of an 18th century working ship. Full day. Departs from Ipipiri at 9.30am, returning to Paihia at 4pm.
Tours
- Discover Cape Reinga and 90 Mile Beach. A full day tour including sandboarding down giant sand dunes, Cape Reinga lighthouse, Puketi Kauri Forest, Ancient Kauri kingdom, historical commentary and Maori legends, Ninety Mile Beach and exclusive BBQ lunch
- Discover Kerikeri. A half day fully guided tour of Kerikeri, showcasing the finest local arts and crafts. Includes Makana Chocolates, Stone Store and Kemp House
- Discover Hokianga. A full day tour following the original trail from Paihia to the historical Hokianga. Includes a visit to Tane Mahuta
- Russell Mini Tour. A 1 hour Russell Mini Tour that explores the sights of historical Russell.
- Eco Experience Kerikeri. A half day full guided tour that enables you to experience the best that Kerikeri offers in renewable and sustainable products and tourism
