3 Hours // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Stopover
Overview
Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Stopover
Escape the crowds and discover the Bay of Islands
Locally owned and operated, with a passion for sharing our beautiful area.
Suitable for all ages, families, solo travellers and couples...experience it all!
• Cruise among 144 Subtropical Islands
• Visit the Hole in the Rock and Cathedral Cave
• Lookout for unique Marine Wildlife throughout the day
• Interactive commentary and information
• Stopover at Urupukapuka Island & feed the schools of fish in our voluntary marine reserve
• Walk to the island lookout point for stunning views over the Bay of Islands
Escape the crowds and discover the Bay of Islands
Locally owned and operated, with a passion for sharing our beautiful area.
Suitable for all ages, families, solo travellers and couples...experience it all!
• Cruise among 144 Subtropical Islands
• Visit the Hole in the Rock and Cathedral Cave
• Lookout for unique Marine Wildlife throughout the day
• Interactive commentary and information
• Stopover at Urupukapuka Island & feed the schools of fish in our voluntary marine reserve
• Walk to the island lookout point for stunning views over the Bay of Islands
Inclusions
- Visit the Hole in the Rock
- Scenic Cruise among 144 Islands
- Cape Brett Lighthouse and the Cape Brett Peninsular
- Feed the schools of Fish at our Voluntary Marine Reserve
- Small group tours
- Stopover at Urupukapuka Island, and take a short walk to the island lookout point
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Bay of Islands, Bay of Islands, Northland Region, North Island
• Meeting at the Salt Air Office (Next to the Paihia Wharf) at 3.20pm, for our 3.30pm departure. Our crew will greet you and welcome you on board for the day
• Take a seat as we begin cruising the sheltered coastline towards the outer islands
• Keep and eye out for local wildlife as your skipper and crew will point out local hot-spots and provide plenty of history and information about the area.
• Our first stop is Roberton Island (also known as the famous Twin Lagoons) where we disembark and take a 10 minute walk amongst native flora and fauna to the island lookout point - a breathtaking 360 degree view of the Bay of Islands.
• Take some time exploring the tidal lagoons, or take relax on this secluded island before making your way back on board the boat.
• Our tour continues as we cruise among the 144 islands the bay has to offer. Keep an eye out for marine life and unique shore birds that live in the area - sometimes we are lucky enough to spot dolphins and a variety of other wildlife throughout the day!!
• Arriving at our second island stop, we begin our activities....all equipment is available for you to discover the underwater reefs with snorkelling gear provided, and opportunities to give Stand-up Paddleboarding a try.
• Take a walk along one of the island trails, enjoy a swim or relax on the unfrequented beaches in the warmth of the sun....some days, you can even try fresh NZ Kina (seafood) - there are options for everyone.
• After our time on the second island, we begin our cruise back home through the islands following the coastline back into Paihia.
• Whether you are a solo traveller, a couple on a honeymoon, or a family on vacation, your visit to the Bay of Islands isn't complete until you have experienced our Afternoon Cruise & Island Tour
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Motukokako Island / Piercy Island, Northland 0184, New Zealand
Cape Brett and the Hole in the Rock
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Otehei Bay, Te Tai-tokerau 0184, New Zealand
Take a walk to the lookout point in Otehei Bay, and feed the fish in our voluntary marine reserve
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Bay of Islands, Bay of Islands, Northland Region, North Island
Cruise through 144 remote islands and keep an eye out for Marine Wildlife and Native NZ Birdlife
Duration: 3 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Bay of Islands, Bay of Islands, Northland Region, North Island
• Meeting at the Salt Air Office (Next to the Paihia Wharf) at 3.20pm, for our 3.30pm departure. Our crew will greet you and welcome you on board for the day
• Take a seat as we begin cruising the sheltered coastline towards the outer islands
• Keep and eye out for local wildlife as your skipper and crew will point out local hot-spots and provide plenty of history and information about the area.
• Our first stop is Roberton Island (also known as the famous Twin Lagoons) where we disembark and take a 10 minute walk amongst native flora and fauna to the island lookout point - a breathtaking 360 degree view of the Bay of Islands.
• Take some time exploring the tidal lagoons, or take relax on this secluded island before making your way back on board the boat.
• Our tour continues as we cruise among the 144 islands the bay has to offer. Keep an eye out for marine life and unique shore birds that live in the area - sometimes we are lucky enough to spot dolphins and a variety of other wildlife throughout the day!!
• Arriving at our second island stop, we begin our activities....all equipment is available for you to discover the underwater reefs with snorkelling gear provided, and opportunities to give Stand-up Paddleboarding a try.
• Take a walk along one of the island trails, enjoy a swim or relax on the unfrequented beaches in the warmth of the sun....some days, you can even try fresh NZ Kina (seafood) - there are options for everyone.
• After our time on the second island, we begin our cruise back home through the islands following the coastline back into Paihia.
• Whether you are a solo traveller, a couple on a honeymoon, or a family on vacation, your visit to the Bay of Islands isn't complete until you have experienced our Afternoon Cruise & Island Tour
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Motukokako Island / Piercy Island, Northland 0184, New Zealand
Cape Brett and the Hole in the Rock
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Otehei Bay, Te Tai-tokerau 0184, New Zealand
Take a walk to the lookout point in Otehei Bay, and feed the fish in our voluntary marine reserve
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Bay of Islands, Bay of Islands, Northland Region, North Island
Cruise through 144 remote islands and keep an eye out for Marine Wildlife and Native NZ Birdlife
Duration: 3 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all ages
- Stroller accessible
- Suitable for families, couples and solo travellers
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
56lenb
July 2023
Had a great trip out to the Hole in the Rock. Travelling with 3 chn who were entertained throughout the voyage through great views, interesting commentary. As well as plenty of wildlife including penguins, seals, dolphins along with an array of sea birds and fish. Vessel was spotless and comfor...
Had a great trip out to the Hole in the Rock. Travelling with 3 chn who were entertained throughout the voyage through great views, interesting commentary. As well as plenty of wildlife including penguins, seals, dolphins along with an array of sea birds and fish. Vessel was spotless and comfortable with friendly and knowledgeable crew. Weather was good and sea calm. Highly recommend this local company to take you out there you won't be disappointed.BLRaley
February 2023
Hubby and I thoroughly enjoyed our time traversing the hole in the rock. The crew were a delight and the experience one to remember.
Hubby and I thoroughly enjoyed our time traversing the hole in the rock. The crew were a delight and the experience one to remember.sarahmX3142MD
January 2023
A long boat ride out to the hole in the rock on a windy day with a fair swell challenges our stomachs, but the hole in the rock is something to see. The journey back (going with the swell) was much easier, and a couple of stops made it a much more pleasurable tour. We enjoyed learning about loc...
A long boat ride out to the hole in the rock on a windy day with a fair swell challenges our stomachs, but the hole in the rock is something to see. The journey back (going with the swell) was much easier, and a couple of stops made it a much more pleasurable tour. We enjoyed learning about local history, and the island stopover where several of the tour group swam in the beautiful lagoon (too cold for us). The crew were attentive and fun.332melineg
October 2022
We had such an amazing day on the boat!! The hole in the rock is breathtaking and the weather conditions allowed us to not only drive through the hole in the rock but also into a cave which was soo cool! Our guides were kind, experienced, funny and made us feel safe what made the whole experience...
We had such an amazing day on the boat!! The hole in the rock is breathtaking and the weather conditions allowed us to not only drive through the hole in the rock but also into a cave which was soo cool! Our guides were kind, experienced, funny and made us feel safe what made the whole experience even better! We also very much enjoyed the island stopover at Urupukapuka! You can either go for a short walk up the hill for a stunning view or go for a swim in the clear water or just chill by the Cafe/Restaurant in a beanbag. It’s up to you! Definitely a must do if you’re in the bay of islands! I would a 100% recommend this to anyone!! We had so much fun!paigerX6326JZ
October 2022
Massive thank you to the team at Island Getaway! Would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting to see the beautiful islands we have here in the Bay! Staff were incredible, stopping along the way for us to take pictures! Best part was definitely seeing inside Cathedral cave, next to the hole i...
Massive thank you to the team at Island Getaway! Would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting to see the beautiful islands we have here in the Bay! Staff were incredible, stopping along the way for us to take pictures! Best part was definitely seeing inside Cathedral cave, next to the hole in the rock! Once again a massive thank you to you guys at Island Getaway, would 100% do it again!Keryn611
March 2022
Fantastic day trip to the hole in the rock. Excellent commentary from the captain and crew. Unfortunately it was a bit too rough to sail through the hole but safety must come first. The stopover on the island was really lovely. You can buy lunch and drinks there and enjoy a walk up the hill where...
Fantastic day trip to the hole in the rock. Excellent commentary from the captain and crew. Unfortunately it was a bit too rough to sail through the hole but safety must come first. The stopover on the island was really lovely. You can buy lunch and drinks there and enjoy a walk up the hill where there are amazing views of the harbour and islands. I would highly recommend this trip and hope that many people take the opportunity to go on the boat cruise, esp while we don't have overseas visitors. You won't be disappointed.