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Bay of Islands Half-Day Boat Cruise to Hole in the Rock with Island Stop and Dolphins
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Bay of Islands Half-Day Boat Cruise to Hole in the Rock with Island Stop and Dolphins

by Explore Group Limited

5 hours
NZ$153NZ$170 on ViatorSave 10%/person
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5 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
NZ$306NZ$340Save 10%
2 adults × NZ$153
All taxes and fees included

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5 hours
NZ$306NZ$340Save 10%
2 adults × NZ$153
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5 hours
NZ$306NZ$340Save 10%
2 adults × NZ$153
All taxes and fees included
5 hours
NZ$306NZ$340Save 10%
2 adults × NZ$153
All taxes and fees included
5 hours
NZ$306NZ$340Save 10%
2 adults × NZ$153
All taxes and fees included
5 hours
NZ$306NZ$340Save 10%
2 adults × NZ$153
All taxes and fees included

Overview

This half-day boat tour in the Bay of Islands lasts about 4.5 hours and includes a stop at Urupukapuka Island and dolphin watching. The cruise passes through the 144 islands of Ipipiri, with commentary on the area's history, wildlife, and ecology from the skipper. The tour features a 45-minute cruise among the inner islands leading to the Hole in the Rock formation. There is a 90-minute break at Otehei Bay on Urupukapuka Island, where passengers can eat or drink at the island café, swim on a child-friendly beach, take a walk to hilltop viewpoints, or relax outdoors. The boat is equipped with air conditioning. Beverages and snacks are not included in the price.

Highlights

4.5-hour boat cruise in Bay of Islands
Stop for 90 minutes at Otehei Bay on Urupukapuka Island
45-minute cruise through 144 islands of Ipipiri
Skipper commentary on history, ecology, and wildlife
Air-conditioned boat included
Dolphin viewing near Hole in the Rock

What's included

Air-conditioned boat

What's not included

Beverages and snacks

Itinerary

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Otehei Bay on Urupukapuka Island

Passengers have 90 minutes to spend at Otehei Bay on Urupukapuka Island. They can eat or drink at the island café, swim on the beach which is suitable for children, walk to panoramic viewpoints on a hilltop, or relax on outdoor bean bags.

90 min

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Bay of Islands

The tour includes a 45-minute cruise through the inner islands of the Bay of Islands, which consist of 144 islands known as Ipipiri. The skipper provides information about the area's history, ecology, and wildlife while heading to the Hole in the Rock.

45 min

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Wheelchair accessible
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Service animals are welcome
Reachable by public transport
Suitable for all fitness levels
Total
NZ$306Save 10% vs Viator