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The Bay of Islands Explore New Zealand, Australia & Fiji!tune
Take in the breath-taking natural beauty of the Bay of Island and its abundant wildlife!
Highlights
- Enjoy a scenic cruise, with views of the incredible dolphins and marine life
- Learn about Project Island Song’s ecological restoration programme
- Stop at Otehei Bay on Urupukapuka Island for lunch
- Friendly and knowledgeable hosts will make sure you get the most out of the experience
- Marine mammal viewing Guarantee (12 months )
Cruise the sheltered waters of the Bay of Islands and discover whales, dolphins, seals, birdlife and more on this spectacular dolphin eco cruise!
Enjoy a stop at Otehei Bay on the Department of Conservation’s recreation reserve Urupukapuka Island, where you will learn about the natural ecosystems being restored as part of the Project Island Song programme including revegetation, native species reintroduction, education and biosecurity.
Explore the island via the established tracks and spot reintroduced native wildlife including tīeke (North Island saddleback), toutouwai (North Island robin), pāteke (brown teal), Wētāpunga (giant wētā) and more.
Make the most of the day with the opportunity to snorkel and swim, if conditions permit, or enjoy a bite to eat in the sun and relax at the fully licensed café at Otehei Bay on Urupukapuka Island.
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
- Adult$120.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$72.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$96.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$72.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$96.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$72.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$120.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$72.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$96.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$72.00
- Infant Free of Charge
Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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Anna Koop from New Zealand wrote on 28 October 2022
Beautiful trip
Well organised, beautiful beach, had a quick swim. Relaxed boat trip looking for marine mammals with great information about the area and animals. Spotted dolphins. Extra plus that sunscreen was provided!
Robin from United Kingdom wrote on 13 March 2020
VIP PACKAGE!!!
We boarded the boat at Russel wharf and were told that we were the only ones on the dolphin cruise. We were so glad that the crew went ahead with the trip, instead of cancelling due to low ticket sales. We were treated like VIPs, the crew interaction was brilliant and their marine biology knowledge was faultless. Their knowledge of the waterways and islands was really impressive and they took us to some particularly beautiful areas of the Bay of Islands. Our captain located a pod of really playful dolphins and after she cut the boat's engines they played in the waters surrounding the boat. The captain then declared that we had stayed for the Department of Conservation recommended time scale and we set off again. We were then treated to a nature walk where we saw fantails, saddlebacks and a few cheeky tuis. Amazing day, would highly recommend this experience
sweta from New Zealand wrote on 14 November 2022
very bad experience
we hardly seen 4-5 dolphin for few seconds and that's all in 4.5 hours journey. it's not worth to money and time. specially with kids I do not recommend. boat as too small to go to kid sea and you barley stand because waves and boat is rock and roll.
Kumar from New Zealand wrote on 03 May 2019
Dolphin Discovery in Paihia
Awsome experience
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flora55 from New Zealand wrote on 15 January 2023
Lovely day cruise
Friendly and competent staff, great tour, unfortunately no dolphins or whales.