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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

For more information on cruises and tours or to book visit dolphincruises.co.nz