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3 Hours // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Bay of Islands Tour

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3 Hours // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Bay of Islands Tour is a 3-hour boat trip in Bay Of Islands, booked through Viator. From $90. Starts 8:30 am, 9:30 am, 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

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About this excursion

Discover the Bay of Islands, and take a scenic boat cruise through the 144 subtropical islands.

Visit the famous "Hole in the Rock" and Cape Brett Lighthouse.

Stopover on Roberton Island to take a short walk to the lookout point over the Twin Lagoons

Keep an eye out for our unique New Zealand sea birds and marine life, take a short walk along some of the island trails to breathtaking viewpoints while your crew provide commentary and information throughout the day.

• Scenic Cruising among 144 subtropical islands.

• Visit the Hole in the Rock and Cape Brett Lighthouse

• Remote island stopovers

• Native bush walks and 360 degree views from the island lookout points

• Lookout for unique wildlife throughout the day

• Interactive commentary and information

What’s included in this excursion

Included
  • Smaller Group Tours (49 Guests Max)
  • Visit the famous "Hole in the Rock" and Cape Brett Lighthouse
  • Remote island stopover (Roberton Island)
  • Scenic Cruise among 144 Islands
  • Wildlife spotting, commentary and information throughout the day
Not included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic Beverages

Know before you go

Accessibility

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Health & fitness

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Other

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for families, couples and solo travellers
  • Suitable for all ages
  • No-show will forfeit 100% of the ticket cost
  • Cruise-ship guests need to ensure their travel insurance covers them in the unlikely event that the cruise-ship does not stop in port, as we are unable to refund in these situations.
  • 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.

Where this excursion starts

Meeting point & pickup
CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS: If you are arriving in Waitangi Wharf, the cruiseship provides FREE shuttle buses for cruise ship guests to transfer you into Paihia (5 minute bus ride) The bus will drop you off outside the Paihia Wharf next to our check-in location - Pier 10 on the Paihia Wharf

When it runs

Runs every day. Starts 8:30 am, 9:30 am, 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm.

Schedule checked Nov 1
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