Shore Excursion: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Island stopover Discount Tickets

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Overview

Scenic Cruise among 144 sub-tropical islands and discover the Bay of Islands on a small group tour. Visit the landing site of Captain James Cook, and stopover on Roberton island for a short walk to the lookout point over the Twin Lagoons. Keep an eye out for wildlife in the Marine Mammal sanctuary, and listen to live commentary and information provided by your local crew on board. Cruising along the Cape Brett Peninsula and to the famous HOLE IN THE ROCK, Cathedral Cave and Cape Brett Lighthouse Stopover on a second island for a chance to explore the nature trails, take a swim, snorkel, relax and enjoy a beachside picnic lunch before cruising back through the outer islands to finish in Paihia/Russell

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Go to PIER 10, on the Paihia Wharf for Check-in ***If you are arriving from a Cruise Ship, they will normally tender you into Waitangi Wharf. From there, they provide FREE shuttle buses to transfer you to Paihia Wharf (5 mins on shuttle bus) At the Paihia, you walk down to PIER 10 for checkin.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

English-WRITTEN

Itinerary

1. Paihia Harbour
Cruise from Paihia, through the inner harbour, along the coastline into the main group of islands
2. Russell
Departure and Drop off options from the Russell Wharf
3. Bay of Islands
Cruise among 144 sub-tropical islands in the Bay of Islands Wildlife Sanctuary. Listen to live commentary and information, and keep an eye out for Wildlife throughout the day
Duration: 45 mins
4. Motuarohia Island / Roberton Island
Stopover at Roberton Island. Walk to the lookout point over the Twin Lagoons and the landing site of Captain James Cook.
Duration: 30 mins
5. Motukokako Island / Piercy Island
Experience the icon HOLE IN THE ROCK, and its iconic formation *we even travel through if conditions permit!
6. Cape Brett Hut
Sight the famous Cape Brett Lighthouse, standing on the end of the Cape Brett Peninsula with the iconic HOLE IN THE ROCK
7. Urupukapuka Island
Enjoy a second island stopover with lots of options to explore the nature trails, take a swim/snorkel, enjoy a beachside lunch or just relax among the wildlife sanctuary of the Bay of Islands *Island Stopover will be determined on the day, depending on weather/wind direction
Duration: 60 mins
8. Waewaetorea Island
Enjoy a second island stopover with lots of options to explore the nature trails, take a swim/snorkel, enjoy a beachside lunch or just relax among the wildlife sanctuary of the Bay of Islands *Island Stopover will be determined on the day, depending on weather/wind direction
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

Cruise Route Maps

Cruising among the 144 sub-tropical islands with live commentary

Visit the Hole in the Rock (only cruise company endorsed by the Maori Owners of Hole in the Rock)

On-board restrooms

Use of snorkeling equipment

Exclusion

Lunch

Swimsuit/Towel - if you want to swim (optional)

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Island Getaway Tours

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