3 Hours // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Bay of Islands Tour
Overview
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
- 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
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
Bay Of Islands
Paihia 0200, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Island Getaway Tours
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bay of Islands (pass by)
Motuarohia (Roberton) Island Track
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Motukokako Island / Piercy Island
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
(8)Q: Will I get seasick on 3 Hours // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Bay of Islands Tour?
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Activity code: C-66991P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST).
- 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.
- Lunch.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 3 Hours // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Bay of Islands Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 3 Hours // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Bay of Islands Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's 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
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers
- Operated by a business
