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Find your perfect Hauraki Gulf experience

The Hauraki Gulf is perfect for spending time on or near the water.

Adventure

America's Cup Sailing Experience

America's Cup Sailing Experience

Opportunity to participate in sailing the vessel as part of our crew

Tiritiri Matangi Island Private Tour

Tiritiri Matangi Island Private Tour

Travel to Tiritiri Matangi Island with return ferry tickets accompanied by your private guide

Jetski fun and thrill on your scenic ride in Auckland

Jetski fun and thrill on your scenic ride in ...

Experience the fun and thrill of a Jetski ride!

City Lights Kayak Tour
Sunset Sea Kayak to Rangitoto Island / with BBQ Dinner

Sunset Sea Kayak to Rangitoto Island / with B...

Guided Walk to the Summit of Rangitoto Island

Rangitoto Island Private Tour

Rangitoto Island Private Tour

Travel to Rangitoto Island with return ferry tickets accompanied by your private guide

Motuihe Island Wildlife Private Experience

Motuihe Island Wildlife Private Experience

Travel by private sea shuttle to a protected island wildlife sanctuary

Air and Scenic flights

Island Hopper

Island Hopper

Scenic flight to Great Barrier Island

Diving

Eco Sailing Adventure ex Waiheke

Eco Sailing Adventure ex Waiheke

Explore the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park aboard our 41-foot catamaran Pacific Star

Fishing

Individual Full Day Fishing on Auckland Harbour

Individual Full Day Fishing on Auckland Harbo...

Experience fishing on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour!

Jetski fun and thrill on your scenic ride in Auckland

Jetski fun and thrill on your scenic ride in ...

Experience the fun and thrill of a Jetski ride!

Hunting

Individual Full Day Fishing on Auckland Harbour

Individual Full Day Fishing on Auckland Harbo...

Experience fishing on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour!

Jetski fun and thrill on your scenic ride in Auckland

Jetski fun and thrill on your scenic ride in ...

Experience the fun and thrill of a Jetski ride!

Jet Ski

Jetski fun and thrill on your scenic ride in Auckland

Jetski fun and thrill on your scenic ride in ...

Experience the fun and thrill of a Jetski ride!

Kayaking and canoeing

City Lights Kayak Tour
Sunset Sea Kayak to Rangitoto Island / with BBQ Dinner

Sunset Sea Kayak to Rangitoto Island / with B...

Guided Walk to the Summit of Rangitoto Island

Nature and Wildlife

Island Hopper

Island Hopper

Scenic flight to Great Barrier Island

Jetski fun and thrill on your scenic ride in Auckland

Jetski fun and thrill on your scenic ride in ...

Experience the fun and thrill of a Jetski ride!

Tiritiri Matangi Island Private Tour

Tiritiri Matangi Island Private Tour

Travel to Tiritiri Matangi Island with return ferry tickets accompanied by your private guide

Rangitoto Island Private Tour

Rangitoto Island Private Tour

Travel to Rangitoto Island with return ferry tickets accompanied by your private guide

Motuihe Island Wildlife Private Experience

Motuihe Island Wildlife Private Experience

Travel by private sea shuttle to a protected island wildlife sanctuary

Other Activities

Jetski fun and thrill on your scenic ride in Auckland

Jetski fun and thrill on your scenic ride in ...

Experience the fun and thrill of a Jetski ride!

Private Experiences

Rangitoto Island Private Tour

Rangitoto Island Private Tour

Travel to Rangitoto Island with return ferry tickets accompanied by your private guide

Sunset Sea Kayak to Rangitoto Island / with BBQ Dinner

Sunset Sea Kayak to Rangitoto Island / with B...

Guided Walk to the Summit of Rangitoto Island

Motuihe Island Wildlife Private Experience

Motuihe Island Wildlife Private Experience

Travel by private sea shuttle to a protected island wildlife sanctuary

Jetski fun and thrill on your scenic ride in Auckland

Jetski fun and thrill on your scenic ride in ...

Experience the fun and thrill of a Jetski ride!

City Lights Kayak Tour
Exclusive Sailing Charter ex Waiheke

Exclusive Sailing Charter ex Waiheke

Set sail on your own adventure with up to 12 guests in our 41-foot catamaran for a day

Tiritiri Matangi Island Private Tour

Tiritiri Matangi Island Private Tour

Travel to Tiritiri Matangi Island with return ferry tickets accompanied by your private guide

Scenic Cruises & Boat Tours

America's Cup Sailing Experience

America's Cup Sailing Experience

Opportunity to participate in sailing the vessel as part of our crew

Auckland Harbour Dinner Cruise

Auckland Harbour Dinner Cruise

Views of the iconic Auckland city skyline from the water and sail under the Auckland Harbour Bridge

Individual Full Day Fishing on Auckland Harbour

Individual Full Day Fishing on Auckland Harbo...

Experience fishing on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour!

Auckland Harbour Sailing Cruise

Auckland Harbour Sailing Cruise

Views of the iconic Auckland city skyline from the water and sail under the Auckland Harbour Bridge

Scenic Tours & Excursions

Tiritiri Matangi Island Private Tour

Tiritiri Matangi Island Private Tour

Travel to Tiritiri Matangi Island with return ferry tickets accompanied by your private guide

Auckland Harbour Dinner Cruise

Auckland Harbour Dinner Cruise

Views of the iconic Auckland city skyline from the water and sail under the Auckland Harbour Bridge

Motuihe Island Wildlife Private Experience

Motuihe Island Wildlife Private Experience

Travel by private sea shuttle to a protected island wildlife sanctuary

Exclusive Sailing Charter ex Waiheke

Exclusive Sailing Charter ex Waiheke

Set sail on your own adventure with up to 12 guests in our 41-foot catamaran for a day

Auckland Harbour Sailing Cruise

Auckland Harbour Sailing Cruise

Views of the iconic Auckland city skyline from the water and sail under the Auckland Harbour Bridge

Rangitoto Island Private Tour

Rangitoto Island Private Tour

Travel to Rangitoto Island with return ferry tickets accompanied by your private guide

Jetski fun and thrill on your scenic ride in Auckland

Jetski fun and thrill on your scenic ride in ...

Experience the fun and thrill of a Jetski ride!

Eco Sailing Adventure ex Waiheke

Eco Sailing Adventure ex Waiheke

Explore the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park aboard our 41-foot catamaran Pacific Star

America's Cup Sailing Experience

America's Cup Sailing Experience

Opportunity to participate in sailing the vessel as part of our crew

Sunset Sea Kayak to Rangitoto Island / with BBQ Dinner

Sunset Sea Kayak to Rangitoto Island / with B...

Guided Walk to the Summit of Rangitoto Island

Small Boat & Water Adventures

Auckland Harbour Dinner Cruise

Auckland Harbour Dinner Cruise

Views of the iconic Auckland city skyline from the water and sail under the Auckland Harbour Bridge

Jetski fun and thrill on your scenic ride in Auckland

Jetski fun and thrill on your scenic ride in ...

Experience the fun and thrill of a Jetski ride!

City Lights Kayak Tour
Eco Sailing Adventure ex Waiheke

Eco Sailing Adventure ex Waiheke

Explore the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park aboard our 41-foot catamaran Pacific Star

Sunset Sea Kayak to Rangitoto Island / with BBQ Dinner

Sunset Sea Kayak to Rangitoto Island / with B...

Guided Walk to the Summit of Rangitoto Island

America's Cup Sailing Experience

America's Cup Sailing Experience

Opportunity to participate in sailing the vessel as part of our crew

Exclusive Sailing Charter ex Waiheke

Exclusive Sailing Charter ex Waiheke

Set sail on your own adventure with up to 12 guests in our 41-foot catamaran for a day

Individual Full Day Fishing on Auckland Harbour

Individual Full Day Fishing on Auckland Harbo...

Experience fishing on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour!

Auckland Harbour Sailing Cruise

Auckland Harbour Sailing Cruise

Views of the iconic Auckland city skyline from the water and sail under the Auckland Harbour Bridge

Individual Full Day Fishing on Auckland Harbour

Individual Full Day Fishing on Auckland Harbo...

Experience fishing on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour!

Rangitoto Island Private Tour

Rangitoto Island Private Tour

Travel to Rangitoto Island with return ferry tickets accompanied by your private guide

Island Hopper

Island Hopper

Scenic flight to Great Barrier Island

Tiritiri Matangi Island Private Tour

Tiritiri Matangi Island Private Tour

Travel to Tiritiri Matangi Island with return ferry tickets accompanied by your private guide

City Lights Kayak Tour
Auckland Harbour Sailing Cruise

Auckland Harbour Sailing Cruise

Views of the iconic Auckland city skyline from the water and sail under the Auckland Harbour Bridge

Motuihe Island Wildlife Private Experience

Motuihe Island Wildlife Private Experience

Travel by private sea shuttle to a protected island wildlife sanctuary

Eco Sailing Adventure ex Waiheke

Eco Sailing Adventure ex Waiheke

Explore the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park aboard our 41-foot catamaran Pacific Star

Exclusive Sailing Charter ex Waiheke

Exclusive Sailing Charter ex Waiheke

Set sail on your own adventure with up to 12 guests in our 41-foot catamaran for a day

Jetski fun and thrill on your scenic ride in Auckland

Jetski fun and thrill on your scenic ride in ...

Experience the fun and thrill of a Jetski ride!

Sunset Sea Kayak to Rangitoto Island / with BBQ Dinner

Sunset Sea Kayak to Rangitoto Island / with B...

Guided Walk to the Summit of Rangitoto Island

Walking and Hiking

Rangitoto Island Private Tour

Rangitoto Island Private Tour

Travel to Rangitoto Island with return ferry tickets accompanied by your private guide

Motuihe Island Wildlife Private Experience

Motuihe Island Wildlife Private Experience

Travel by private sea shuttle to a protected island wildlife sanctuary

Tiritiri Matangi Island Private Tour

Tiritiri Matangi Island Private Tour

Travel to Tiritiri Matangi Island with return ferry tickets accompanied by your private guide

Water Sports

Eco Sailing Adventure ex Waiheke

Eco Sailing Adventure ex Waiheke

Explore the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park aboard our 41-foot catamaran Pacific Star

Sunset Sea Kayak to Rangitoto Island / with BBQ Dinner

Sunset Sea Kayak to Rangitoto Island / with B...

Guided Walk to the Summit of Rangitoto Island

Jetski fun and thrill on your scenic ride in Auckland

Jetski fun and thrill on your scenic ride in ...

Experience the fun and thrill of a Jetski ride!

City Lights Kayak Tour

Wine and Food Tours

Auckland Harbour Dinner Cruise

Auckland Harbour Dinner Cruise

Views of the iconic Auckland city skyline from the water and sail under the Auckland Harbour Bridge

Island Hopper

Island Hopper

Scenic flight to Great Barrier Island

Tourist Information About Hauraki Gulf

 The Hauraki Gulf is perfect for spending time on or near the water. You can take a ferry across to the islands. Once you get there, you can walk, explore the native bush, or relax on a beach. Guided walks on conservation islands show native birds and restored forest.

People swim, snorkel, paddleboard, or kayak in the calm bays. These waters are usually safe and filled with marine life. You may see fish, seabirds, or rays close to shore. Boat cruises are common. Some include chances to watch dolphins or whales. You may learn about sea birds and marine habitats from a guide on board.

For land-based options, there are some easy walking tracks on islands and near the coastline. The paths lead to lookout points or past heritage sites. Some tracks also climb to small ridges for a view over the gulf. Scenic flights are also an option, from which you can view harbour waters, islands, and farmland. It’s a quick way to appreciate the Gulf’s scale and beauty.

 

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