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Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Stopover (Half Day)Kellie_C, Sep 2026
Fantastic trip throughout...
Fantastic trip throughout the Bay of Islands & out to the Hole in the Rock. The locally owned tour operator Island Getaway Tours offers you first-hand local knowledge with the Captain/ Tour guide being born & bred in the area. Beautiful scenery & a fantastic history lesson.
Libby661811027, Sep 2026
Awesome trip - highly recommend
We got a last minute booking and couldn’t have been happier! Bronwyn and her team were amazing - great commentary and friendly professional service. Bit bumpy out in the open sea, but made it even more fun and we got through the hole in the rock! Watched a brown seal with a large fish for about 5 mins. No dolphins but this is real life (have got a voucher for another trip in the next year because of this). Great stop at the beautiful Urapukapuka with stunning views from the trail walk. Would highly recommend this day! Thank you.

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3 Hours // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Bay of Islands TourY5524OFjasond, Aug 2026
Absolutely fantastic. Do it!
What a fabulous day we had with Hamish and Cass. From the warm welcome and help from Cass to the interesting and humorous commentary from Hamish, it was wonderful. We were “lucky” that the 3 hour tour had been under subscribed and were offered an upgrade to the 4.5 hour tour for free. We are so glad we agreed as the tour was excellent. After a brief stop to pick up other tourists from Russell, we headed out to the bay. We disembarked to climb up to Cooke’s lookout, where the views are breathtaking. Then out to, and through, the hole in the rock. We saw New Zealand fur seals, blue penguins, schools of fish and a variety of birds. After a stop for lunch at a beautiful spot, we made our way home. I would advise anyone wanting to see the bay and its islands to book the 4.5 hour tour with Island Getaways. It is a local company supporting the local community and wildlife. You will not be disappointed!
Beth_E, Aug 2026
10 out of 10 day!!!
This was 10 out of 10 AMAZING!! Cass was incredible, her energy was infectious and she seemed to genuinely love this gig! We saw the Bay Squad of dolphins that surrounded and swam with our boat as we moved along. They were SO close, less than a meter from boat criss crossing underneath and jumping to our delight. Tons of them. Absolutely unforgettable experience. Our skipper Hamish knew the area well as a Russell local. Do the hikes, the views are incredible! All in all 10 out of 10. Stop in Russell for a bite at Duke of Marlborough on your way back!! So yummy! Cass, you’re the BEST!!

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3 Hours // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Bay of Islands Tourjosier1, Aug 2026
Great day out
Great tour, small boat so lots of chances to ask questions and chat with the guide. We booked the 3 hour tour that was undersold so were upgraded to the 4.5 hour tour for free. Helpful and knowledgeable skipper and guide. Was a great day.

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Bike Hire at the Waitangi Mountain Bike ParkJust_J0an, Jul 2026
Great rental experience
Rented 3 bikes (1 electric) for an out & back day of riding the Twin Coast Cycle Trail. Staff were locals and were friendly, knowledgeable & responsive, we even got some history & culture on the shuttle. Gear was in perfect condition - bikes even had comfortable seats, disc brakes, paddle shifters. Clean toilets. Great tips about the trail & a map were appreciated. They are co-located with the mountain bike park.
Rod_B, Jul 2026
Hole in the Rock Experience - Fantastic!
Really enjoyed this experience. The weather was fantastic and the trip out there and back was full of scenery and highlighting the local area. The captain was very informative and made you chuckle at times with his humour.

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Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Stopover (Half Day)Guide62576145186, Jul 2026
Awesome experience
The staff were very friendly and helpful. Hamish the skipper and his team were very professional and knowledgeable. They cleared the doubts of my kids and made our journey memorable.
P7192TSdennisj, Jul 2026
A Great Day on the Hole in the Rock Tour - with an Excellent skipper and crew.
I would like Fullers to make note that they have an excellent skipper in Mr Taire Peters. (I may have his first name spelt incorrectly - if so, I apologise.)
We went out on Thurs 18 June last, 2 weeks ago now, on the Hole in the Rock and Urupukapuka tour, and had a very enjoyable day due in part to near perfect weather and sea conditions, but also in large part due to the excellent handling and control of the boat and crew by Mr Peters, and his excellent, informative and good natured commentary of the whole area and about its relevant history. He is a very valuable asset to your company and its tourism venture in the Bay of Islands. My wife and our good friend who accompanied us heartily agree with my comments. Mr Peters should not be undervalued. He is a gem for your company.
(I add that we have travelled quite a bit to various parts of our World during our lifetime (now in our 70's) and experienced many tourist guides in many different parts of the World. I have not been moved before now to write a review for any no matter how good or competent - but Mr Peters is exceptional and deserves high praise and commendation.
The young women on the crew that day were also very good and also deserve praise for their high standard of competence and good natured interaction with all passengers. So, a deserved 'well done' to all in the crew that day but especially to Mr Peters. it is a fabulous tour to experience.
And, yes, I have no personal or business connection with Mr Peters or with Fullers. This is an unsolicited review written in good faith.
Dennis Jenkin, Auckland.
Savvyroamer, Jun 2026
Helicopter flight to hope in the rock
The flight was booked as a birthday present, the company were very flexible as we couldn’t use it within the time frame given. The team were so helpful and friendly, safety briefings clear, commentary chatty and informative. The stop on top of the Hole in the Rock was amazing! We had a beautiful calm day as well which was a bonus. Would highly recommend this trip 😀
Cheyenne_R, Jun 2026
Awesome staff and trip
The staff was very friendly and accomodating, especially Bluebelle. The sights were amazing and the snorkeling was so fun- they feed the fish while you swim!

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Scenic Tour – Bay of Islands, 30 mins (min2)Halina_L, May 2026
The trike ride was a lot...
The trike ride was a lot of fun with amazing photo stops. Make sure you were a hoody as very windy! 😉

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Bay Combo Tour – 60 mins (min 2)John_L, May 2026
Great experience if you...
Great experience if you like a bit of speed & something different. The guys were very informative, only thing was you could hardly hear them with all the wind noise.

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Cape Reinga – 90 Mile Beach Tour – With LunchJulie_F, Apr 2026
Excellent full day tour!
While this was a very long day and a lot of time spent in the van, it was completely worth it to get to see the beautiful scenery and experience some very special places! We were very fortunate that any rain we had that day came from time to time during the drive and then there was some spectacular light and sun during the stops we made. We drove about 15 km right on 90 Mile Beach without anyone else in sight nearly the whole time! Gorgeous! Getting to see and experience Cape Reinga was awesome! A beautiful place with great spiritual significance to the Māori. Our tour guide Holger did a great job driving and showing us these special places and gave us extra time in those places at our request. (None of us chose to surf the dunes, which gave more time for the other activities). While sand surfing sounded and looked very fun, at my age, unfortunately it wasn't a good idea! I highly recommend this tour!

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Parasailing Adventure Over the Bay of IslandsErhan_D, Apr 2026
Good experience with family
Very nice and friendly and it was very easy to get there and explained well and very helpfull. And tried to get hard on the water.

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Bay of Islands – Mini Tour: (75-90mins)Dee_L, Apr 2026
Amaaaazing!
We had an amazing experience on the Bay of Islands tour! It was incredibly informative, and our guide was super friendly and knowledgeable, making the whole trip both enjoyable and engaging. You could really tell they were passionate about what they do.
The owner also stood out with exceptional customer service skills, she was very attentive, welcoming, and genuinely committed to making sure everyone had a great time.
I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a fantastic, friendly, and memorable way to explore the islands!
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