Bay of Islands Trip - Hole in the Rock & Dolphin Cruise
One Day Tours
Discover an island paradise in New Zealand with this comprehensive guided excursion to the Bay of Islands from Auckland. Embark on a voyage of discovery on this unique, luxurious private experience from Auckland to enjoy the beauty, scenery, captivating wildlife, and rich history of the Bay of Islands cruise. Get up close to the cliffs at Cape Brett and travel through the iconic Hole in the Rock on a 4.5-hour Dolphin Cruise. Spot dolphins, whales, and other marine wildlife, and enjoy a 1.5-hour island stop to swim and walk.
A minimum of 2 people is required for this tour
Price:
Group of 2 people - NZ$1,210 per person
Group of 3-5 people - NZ$1,080 per person
Group of 6-10 people - NZ$755 per person
Group of 11-15 people - NZ$535 per person
Duration: 12 hours
Departure: 8:00 am or TBC
Finish: 8:00 pm
This tour runs every day
Free cancellation up to 72 hours in advance
** Send us an enquiry to get a quote if your group has more than 15 pax
*** Terms & Conditions apply, and this is a private tour that operates on demand.
What's included
Tours Included:
From Auckland to Paihia and return to Auckland
Luxury class private vehicle with a professional driver-guide, fuel, taxes, and road tolls
Complimentary refreshments and water on board
A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the tour
WiFi on board
Admission to the 4.5-hour Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise
Lunch stops at Otehei Bay (Lunch not included)
Discover self-guided bush walks for spectacular views over the Bay of Islands
Opportunity to view marine mammals, including dolphins, whales, seals, birdlife and more
Listen to entertaining live commentary from your local Nature Guide
Enjoy a 1.5-hour island stopover and walk, swim, paddleboard, kayak or relax
Tour Excluded
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch (lunch or dinner at your own expense)
Exclusive Halal Tour Options Available
Halal Tours Included:
Muslim Driver Guide
Prayer mats are available onboard
Vehicles are to be stopped at the safest place during prayer time
Guide to Halal Restaurants
Guide to the Mosque for prayer
Overview
Discover the best of Auckland and the historic Bay of Islands with this great value
We pick up travellers from most locations in the Auckland CBD or the Airport.
The tours start in the morning from Auckland and head to Paihia to explore New Zealand's beauty
Your first stop is Caffe Cosy, Wellsford, on the way to Paihia, for great coffee (at your own expense) and a comfort break before we continue into the Northland region.
Duration: 20 minutes
The journey continues after your breakfast/coffee and stops at Hundertwasser Public Toilets, Nilsson Building, Kawakawa We visit one of Kawakawa's main tourist attractions: the colourful public toilet designed by Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser. First visiting New Zealand in the 1970s for an exhibition of his work, he decided to make the country his second home and bought property on the Waikare Inlet, east of Kawakawa. In 1998, with the help of the community, he transformed the town’s public toilets into a work of art.
Duration: 15 minutes
After the small break at Kawakawa, the scenic tours head to Paihia cruise port and stop at the cruise to the Hole in the Rock, Marsden Road, Paihia The Bay of Islands is a natural playground offering a huge variety of activities to keep you entertained for days. With scenic landscapes to explore by land, sea or sky, abundant wildlife, including playful dolphins, plenty of rich and colourful history, and, of course, water sports opportunities around every corner. Once a booming, bustling, and bawdy seafaring centre, it’s now a peaceful, pristine spot and offers the perfect base for exploring Northland. You’re spoiled for choice when it comes to must-dos in the Bay of Islands! Embark on a voyage of discovery and enjoy the beauty of this area when you join a daily cruise to Hole in the Rock, the most popular dolphin watching cruise in the Bay of Islands.
Duration: 4.5 hours
After an exhilarating, fun-filled adventure in Paihia, it's time to head back to Auckland to end your evening and check in to your hotel.
Back to your Auckland hotel after your tours on the same day.
You may pay the advance here and contact us by email at Info@brightlane.net or via the Contact Us page with full details, including passenger numbers, preferred places to visit, and your arrival details for New Zealand.
