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The Bay of Islands Explore New Zealand, Australia & Fiji!tune
Hole in the Rock & Bay of Islands Boat Tour
Join us for an incredible boat trip out to the world famous Hole in the Rock and discover some of the most beautiful islands in the Bay!
Step aboard our fast and comfortable 31’ high speed vessel on a 2 ½ hour adventure that will be the highlight of your trip to Paihia.
Soak up the amazing views and island atmosphere as we stop at some of the most spectacular bays, beaches and coastline you will ever see.
Once at the “Hole” we’ll stop for plenty of photo time before lining up and sending the boat through.
Next to the Hole is the stunning Cathedral Cave and if conditions allow, we will drive all the way in to check out this amazing rock formation!
Next stop is a close up view of Cape Brett and one of the most well-known lighthouses in New Zealand.
Along the way we often come across, dolphins, penguins, seals and a wide range of other marine and bird life.
A fun and memorable adventure in what can only be described as paradise…
Price: $128 Per Person
Departures: From Paihia Wharf, Paihia, Bay of Islands
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From Hole in the Rock & Bay of Islands Boat Tour
Thanks Mathilde and glad to hear you had an amazing trip out around the Bay of Islands. It certainly is a stunning place. Also good to know that the history of the Bay was of interest to you as we try to enlighten everyone on the past of the area.
Christine from New Zealand wrote on 25 March 2018
Awesome trip
Our tour driver was fabulous he knew about the area and knew how to drive the boat to ensure we were comfortable. I would thoroughly recommend.
Bonita Johnstone from Australia wrote on 25 February 2018
Fabulous
Small group. Great view of the hole in the rock. We were able to sit very close to a pod of dolphins playing in the waves. Great trip highly recommend
Kei Shien Sek from New Zealand wrote on 30 January 2018
Amazing boat tour
The boat ride is the highlight of our trip to Bay of Islands. Stunning view, friendly staff, couldn't ask for more.
Kim D. from Germany wrote on 23 November 2017
Okay
Don't do it in bad weather. It was completely overcast when we did it so it just became a relatively boring and cold boat trip. You think you must see the hole in the rocks, but in the end it's just a hole in a rock. Not worth the money in my opinion.
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Mathilde from France wrote on 09 October 2016
Boat tour hole in the rock-bay of islands
Amazing moment for me ! So beautiful and the driver tall us a lot of story about the islands. It was for me very interested and important to understand the new zealand history. The bay of Islands is so beautiful !! Thanks for the perfect moment. I'm just a little disappointed to don't see any Dolphins.