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Auckland Explore New Zealand, Australia & Fiji!tune
Join us for an incredible day exploring some of the most remote and pristine islands of Auckland's Hauraki Gulf.
Highlights
- Explore either Mokohinau Islands, Hen & Chicken Islands or Great Barrier Island
- Enjoy snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding & sightseeing all day!
- Chance to spot a wide range of wildlife such as dolphins, whales, seals, penguins & seabirds
- Full use of snorkel gear, wetsuits, kayaks & paddle boards
- Every trip is different providing a truly unique experience for all!
This 9-hour Adventure Cruise features amazing snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding & sightseeing, with all activity equipment included!
There are also great opportunities for wildlife viewing, including dolphins, whales, seals, penguins & seabirds.
With a maximum of just 12 passengers you're guaranteed a friendly and personal experience with your passionate & knowledgeable skipper & guide.
Included on the trip is lunch & afternoon tea, full use of snorkel gear, wetsuits, kayaks & paddle boards.
Each trip is a different and completely unique adventure, exploring one of the following destinations:
- Mokohinau Islands
Situated on the edge of the continental shelf, the dramatic Mokohinau Islands are surrounded by crystal clear waters offering incredible snorkeling & sightseeing.
One of the islands can be landed on, allowing a great opportunity to walk to the lighthouse summit for breath-taking views of the Hauraki Gulf.
- Hen & Chicken Islands
The Hen and Chicken Islands are a protected nature reserve consisting of 5 main islands and is home to many endangered New Zealand bird species and rare fauna and flora.
The waters surrounding the islands are excellent for snorkeling, diving and has an epic coastline for kayaking.
- Great Barrier Island
Home to approximately 1000 people, 'the Barrier' is by far the largest island in the Gulf, with a huge and varied coastline offering many sheltered harbours & secluded bays.
The eastern coast has many long white sand beaches and heavy surf, while the sheltered western coast has hundreds of secluded bays & smaller islands which offer some of the best diving, snorkeling and boating in the country.
Great Barrier is also the world's newest Night Sky Sanctuary! We offer private overnight adventures with on board accommodation.
Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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From Full Day Island Explorer - Gulf Eco Adventures
wow cant fault that review! Thanks so much Anastasia, great to meet you and Natalia.
Joanne from Hong Kong wrote on 15 February 2020
Amazing islands experience on Valentine Day 2020
A wonderful and amazing full day trip to snorkel, kayak and swim with variety of sea fishes in a greenish blue ocean water ! Over 8 stingrays in black and one light grey stingray I saw while do snorkelling in a high & narrow sea cave, really unforgettable ! Dolphins ? & seabirds not rare to see! Hope to see whale ? next trip. You definitely won’t miss a chance to have such cool experience in hot hot summer. Solar halo as a credit scenic while heading to Sandspit wharf. So cool ! Joanne & Kelvin Hui from Hong Kong
Kerri from New Zealand wrote on 26 January 2020
Awesome day out
Very professional, clean tidy and an awesome wholesome lunch!
Tim from Canada wrote on 31 January 2020
BRUTAL EXPERIENCE
What started off as an idyllic adventure turned into a terrifying experience. Never thought I would end up with a burst fractured of the L1 vertebrae & a week in the Whangarei Hospital. The incident happened on our return to Sandspit Wharf in high winds and rough waters. We were motoring fast. When asked to slow down, Kurt replied that it wouldn’t make a difference and he continued at top speed. The physical damage I suffered was the result of the boat launching off the crest of a wave, lifting me out of my seat and suspending me in mid-air. I landed with such force on my tailbone you could hear the sound of the vertebra fracturing. I emailed Bookme requesting a refund due to the experience and out of pocket expenses (cab: $300 to get car in Sandspit + overnight hotel $125). Kurt’s response to Bookme was “No refund”.
Maryann Green from New Zealand wrote on 25 December 2019
Would 100% Book Again
Had an absolutely fantastic day on the water with Kurt. The weather was pretty average but Kurt made up for that with his hospitality. Our Japanese guests had a fantastic "once in a lifetime adventure" and my kids are hounding me to book again for next holidays. Kurt is really friendly and made everyone on the boat feel right at home. He encouraged the kids to try new things too. It was a real eco-adventure with something for everyone.
From Full Day Island Explorer - Gulf Eco Adventures
Thanks maryann would love to have you and the kids on again ?
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anastasiao from New Zealand wrote on 14 February 2019
An amazing tour
We went on a full day cruise towards Hen & Chicken islands, in short, it was simply an amazing day full of breathtaking moments and sights. Kurt is a wonderful captain & host, very organised, helpful, and just pleasant to be on a cruise with. We are not super experienced with water sports activities, but he explained everything and made it fun and easy. His wife's chocolate brownies, which were part of the lunch, deserve a special mention... I would go on another trip with Eco Gulf Adventures just to have one of those again! The boat is super environmentally friendly too! Which just makes the experience that extra bit special! I could go on and on about the wonderful day we had on the boat, but instead I would really recommend you to go and try it out for yourself, you won't be disappointed!