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The Bay of Islands is full of fun and easy outdoor activities.

Adventure

Dolphin Eco Cruise

Dolphin Eco Cruise

4 hours scenic cruising

Discover Scuba Dive
Day in the Bay Cruise - The Original Cream Trip including Hole in the Rock

Day in the Bay Cruise - The Original Cream Tr...

1.5 hour island stopover at Otehei Bay

Glow Worm Cave Tour
Full Day Sailing Charter with Island Stop and Lunch
Waitangi Mountain Bike Park Experience
Vigilant Yacht Charters - Day Sailing Bay of Islands
Kingfish Shared Trip

Kingfish Shared Trip

Extreme Fishing in the Bay of Islands

Parasailing in the Bay of Islands
Island Hopper Sailing Cruise

Island Hopper Sailing Cruise

Sailing on a comfortable cruising catamaran

Cape Reinga & Ninety Mile Beach

Cape Reinga & Ninety Mile Beach

Enjoy the magical views from the Cape Reinga Lighthouse

4.5hr // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour

4.5hr // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island...

Hole in the Rock & Cape Brett Lighthouse

Bluefin Tuna Fishing

Bluefin Tuna Fishing

Extreme Fishing in the Bay of Islands

Sundowner Evening Sailing Cruise

Sundowner Evening Sailing Cruise

Enjoy a relaxed sail aboard a smooth sailing catamaran in a peaceful setting

Wine Tasting & Scenic Adventure
Wine  Tasting & Lunch Adventures
Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise

Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise

Scenic cruise out to Motukōkako, the Hole in the Rock

Marlin Fishing Private Charter

Marlin Fishing Private Charter

Extreme Fishing in the Bay of Islands

Kingfish Private Fishing

Kingfish Private Fishing

Extreme Fishing in the Bay of Islands

Bay of Islands Snorkelling
Snapper Fishing Private Charter

Snapper Fishing Private Charter

Extreme Fishing in the Bay of Islands

Air and Scenic flights

Hole in the Rock Helicopter Landing Experience

Hole in the Rock Helicopter Landing Experienc...

Exclusive opportunity to land on the Hole in the Rock

Hole in the Rock Helicopter Scenic Flight
Parasailing in the Bay of Islands

Caving

Glow Worm Cave Tour
Kawiti Glow Worm Caves, Hundertwasser Centre, Opua Forest Walk

Cycling and Mountain Biking

Waitangi Mountain Bike Park Experience

Diving

Rainbow Warrior and Reef Dive

Rainbow Warrior and Reef Dive

Diving The Rainbow Warrior Wreck

Snorkeling Trip

Snorkeling Trip

Snorkeling the Bay of Islands

Discover Scuba Dive
Bay of Islands Snorkelling
Canterbury Wreck and Reef Dive

Fishing

Marlin Fishing Private Charter

Marlin Fishing Private Charter

Extreme Fishing in the Bay of Islands

Kingfish Shared Trip

Kingfish Shared Trip

Extreme Fishing in the Bay of Islands

Snapper Fishing Private Charter

Snapper Fishing Private Charter

Extreme Fishing in the Bay of Islands

Kingfish Private Fishing

Kingfish Private Fishing

Extreme Fishing in the Bay of Islands

Bluefin Tuna Fishing

Bluefin Tuna Fishing

Extreme Fishing in the Bay of Islands

Health Spas

Beauty & Spa Treatments

Beauty & Spa Treatments

Indulge in a range of beauty treatments from our experienced spa therapists

Hunting

Rainbow Warrior and Reef Dive

Rainbow Warrior and Reef Dive

Diving The Rainbow Warrior Wreck

Indoor Activities

Beauty & Spa Treatments

Beauty & Spa Treatments

Indulge in a range of beauty treatments from our experienced spa therapists

Full Day Sailing Charter with Island Stop and Lunch

Kayaking and canoeing

Vigilant Yacht Charters - Day Sailing Bay of Islands

Multi-Day Tours

Bluefin Tuna Fishing

Bluefin Tuna Fishing

Extreme Fishing in the Bay of Islands

Nature and Wildlife

Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise

Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise

Scenic cruise out to Motukōkako, the Hole in the Rock

Vigilant Yacht Charters - Day Sailing Bay of Islands
Day in the Bay Cruise - The Original Cream Trip including Hole in the Rock

Day in the Bay Cruise - The Original Cream Tr...

1.5 hour island stopover at Otehei Bay

Island Hopper Sailing Cruise

Island Hopper Sailing Cruise

Sailing on a comfortable cruising catamaran

Carino wildlife cruises - Island & Wildlife day Cruise

Carino wildlife cruises - Island & Wildli...

Dolphin and wildlife watching from our maine mammal permitted yacht

4.5hr // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour

4.5hr // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island...

Hole in the Rock & Cape Brett Lighthouse

Sundowner Evening Sailing Cruise

Sundowner Evening Sailing Cruise

Enjoy a relaxed sail aboard a smooth sailing catamaran in a peaceful setting

Wine Tasting & Scenic Adventure
Dolphin Eco Cruise

Dolphin Eco Cruise

4 hours scenic cruising

Bay of Islands Snorkelling
Glow Worm Cave Tour
Full Day Sailing Charter with Island Stop and Lunch
Kawiti Glow Worm Caves, Hundertwasser Centre, Opua Forest Walk

One Day Tours

Rainbow Warrior and Reef Dive

Rainbow Warrior and Reef Dive

Diving The Rainbow Warrior Wreck

Full Day Sailing Charter with Island Stop and Lunch
Bay of Islands Wine Tour

Bay of Islands Wine Tour

Visit three of the best outlets in the Bay of Islands.

Day in the Bay Cruise - The Original Cream Trip including Hole in the Rock

Day in the Bay Cruise - The Original Cream Tr...

1.5 hour island stopover at Otehei Bay

Cape Reinga & Ninety Mile Beach

Cape Reinga & Ninety Mile Beach

Enjoy the magical views from the Cape Reinga Lighthouse

Carino wildlife cruises - Island & Wildlife day Cruise

Carino wildlife cruises - Island & Wildli...

Dolphin and wildlife watching from our maine mammal permitted yacht

Waitangi Mountain Bike Park Experience
Snapper Fishing Private Charter

Snapper Fishing Private Charter

Extreme Fishing in the Bay of Islands

Marlin Fishing Private Charter

Marlin Fishing Private Charter

Extreme Fishing in the Bay of Islands

Snorkeling Trip

Snorkeling Trip

Snorkeling the Bay of Islands

R Tucker Thompson

R Tucker Thompson

A unique activity taking part sailing the heritage tall ship R.Tucker Thompson

Kawiti Glow Worm Caves, Hundertwasser Centre, Opua Forest Walk
Kingfish Private Fishing

Kingfish Private Fishing

Extreme Fishing in the Bay of Islands

Canterbury Wreck and Reef Dive
Vigilant Yacht Charters - Day Sailing Bay of Islands
4.5hr // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour

4.5hr // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island...

Hole in the Rock & Cape Brett Lighthouse

Kingfish Shared Trip

Kingfish Shared Trip

Extreme Fishing in the Bay of Islands

Island Hopper Sailing Cruise

Island Hopper Sailing Cruise

Sailing on a comfortable cruising catamaran

Wine Tasting & Scenic Adventure
Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise

Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise

Scenic cruise out to Motukōkako, the Hole in the Rock

Discover Scuba Dive
Wine  Tasting & Lunch Adventures
Bluefin Tuna Fishing

Bluefin Tuna Fishing

Extreme Fishing in the Bay of Islands

Other Activities

Waitangi Mountain Bike Park Experience
4.5hr // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour

4.5hr // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island...

Hole in the Rock & Cape Brett Lighthouse

Bay of Islands Vintage Railway

Bay of Islands Vintage Railway

Fantastic vintage railway train ride experience

Beauty & Spa Treatments

Beauty & Spa Treatments

Indulge in a range of beauty treatments from our experienced spa therapists

Full Day Sailing Charter with Island Stop and Lunch

Private Experiences

Beauty & Spa Treatments

Beauty & Spa Treatments

Indulge in a range of beauty treatments from our experienced spa therapists

Marlin Fishing Private Charter

Marlin Fishing Private Charter

Extreme Fishing in the Bay of Islands

Waitangi Admission Pass

Waitangi Admission Pass

Full access to New Zealand’s most important historic site, including all heritage buildings and waka

Bluefin Tuna Fishing

Bluefin Tuna Fishing

Extreme Fishing in the Bay of Islands

Kingfish Private Fishing

Kingfish Private Fishing

Extreme Fishing in the Bay of Islands

Carino wildlife cruises - Island & Wildlife day Cruise

Carino wildlife cruises - Island & Wildli...

Dolphin and wildlife watching from our maine mammal permitted yacht

Snapper Fishing Private Charter

Snapper Fishing Private Charter

Extreme Fishing in the Bay of Islands

Bay of Islands Snorkelling

Scenic Cruises & Boat Tours

Carino wildlife cruises - Island & Wildlife day Cruise

Carino wildlife cruises - Island & Wildli...

Dolphin and wildlife watching from our maine mammal permitted yacht

Full Day Sailing Charter with Island Stop and Lunch
Island Hopper Sailing Cruise

Island Hopper Sailing Cruise

Sailing on a comfortable cruising catamaran

Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise

Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise

Scenic cruise out to Motukōkako, the Hole in the Rock

Bay of Islands Snorkelling
Snapper Fishing Private Charter

Snapper Fishing Private Charter

Extreme Fishing in the Bay of Islands

Sundowner Evening Sailing Cruise

Sundowner Evening Sailing Cruise

Enjoy a relaxed sail aboard a smooth sailing catamaran in a peaceful setting

Marlin Fishing Private Charter

Marlin Fishing Private Charter

Extreme Fishing in the Bay of Islands

Day in the Bay Cruise - The Original Cream Trip including Hole in the Rock

Day in the Bay Cruise - The Original Cream Tr...

1.5 hour island stopover at Otehei Bay

Vigilant Yacht Charters - Day Sailing Bay of Islands
4.5hr // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour

4.5hr // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island...

Hole in the Rock & Cape Brett Lighthouse

Scenic Tours & Excursions

Kingfish Private Fishing

Kingfish Private Fishing

Extreme Fishing in the Bay of Islands

Vigilant Yacht Charters - Day Sailing Bay of Islands
Russell Mini Tours

Russell Mini Tours

Tour this tranquil seaside town once called the ‘Hell hole of the Pacific

Waitangi Mountain Bike Park Experience
4.5hr // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour

4.5hr // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island...

Hole in the Rock & Cape Brett Lighthouse

Dolphin Eco Cruise

Dolphin Eco Cruise

4 hours scenic cruising

Hole in the Rock Helicopter Landing Experience

Hole in the Rock Helicopter Landing Experienc...

Exclusive opportunity to land on the Hole in the Rock

Wine  Tasting & Lunch Adventures
Parasailing in the Bay of Islands
Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise

Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise

Scenic cruise out to Motukōkako, the Hole in the Rock

Cape Reinga & Ninety Mile Beach

Cape Reinga & Ninety Mile Beach

Enjoy the magical views from the Cape Reinga Lighthouse

Wine Tasting & Scenic Adventure
Full Day Sailing Charter with Island Stop and Lunch
Kawiti Glow Worm Caves, Hundertwasser Centre, Opua Forest Walk
Scenic Circuit
Bay of Islands Snorkelling
Island Hopper Sailing Cruise

Island Hopper Sailing Cruise

Sailing on a comfortable cruising catamaran

Hole in the Rock Helicopter Scenic Flight
Sundowner Evening Sailing Cruise

Sundowner Evening Sailing Cruise

Enjoy a relaxed sail aboard a smooth sailing catamaran in a peaceful setting

Snapper Fishing Private Charter

Snapper Fishing Private Charter

Extreme Fishing in the Bay of Islands

Marlin Fishing Private Charter

Marlin Fishing Private Charter

Extreme Fishing in the Bay of Islands

Day in the Bay Cruise - The Original Cream Trip including Hole in the Rock

Day in the Bay Cruise - The Original Cream Tr...

1.5 hour island stopover at Otehei Bay

Glow Worm Cave Tour

Small Boat & Water Adventures

Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise

Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise

Scenic cruise out to Motukōkako, the Hole in the Rock

4.5hr // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour

4.5hr // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island...

Hole in the Rock & Cape Brett Lighthouse

Carino wildlife cruises - Island & Wildlife day Cruise

Carino wildlife cruises - Island & Wildli...

Dolphin and wildlife watching from our maine mammal permitted yacht

Bay of Islands Snorkelling
R Tucker Thompson

R Tucker Thompson

A unique activity taking part sailing the heritage tall ship R.Tucker Thompson

Parasailing in the Bay of Islands
Vigilant Yacht Charters - Day Sailing Bay of Islands
Kingfish Shared Trip

Kingfish Shared Trip

Extreme Fishing in the Bay of Islands

Day in the Bay Cruise - The Original Cream Trip including Hole in the Rock

Day in the Bay Cruise - The Original Cream Tr...

1.5 hour island stopover at Otehei Bay

Sundowner Evening Sailing Cruise

Sundowner Evening Sailing Cruise

Enjoy a relaxed sail aboard a smooth sailing catamaran in a peaceful setting

Marlin Fishing Private Charter

Marlin Fishing Private Charter

Extreme Fishing in the Bay of Islands

Dolphin Eco Cruise

Dolphin Eco Cruise

4 hours scenic cruising

Snapper Fishing Private Charter

Snapper Fishing Private Charter

Extreme Fishing in the Bay of Islands

Kingfish Private Fishing

Kingfish Private Fishing

Extreme Fishing in the Bay of Islands

Full Day Sailing Charter with Island Stop and Lunch
Island Hopper Sailing Cruise

Island Hopper Sailing Cruise

Sailing on a comfortable cruising catamaran

Day in the Bay Cruise - The Original Cream Trip including Hole in the Rock

Day in the Bay Cruise - The Original Cream Tr...

1.5 hour island stopover at Otehei Bay

Bay of Islands Wine Tour

Bay of Islands Wine Tour

Visit three of the best outlets in the Bay of Islands.

4.5hr // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour

4.5hr // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island...

Hole in the Rock & Cape Brett Lighthouse

Bay of Islands Snorkelling
Rainbow Warrior and Reef Dive

Rainbow Warrior and Reef Dive

Diving The Rainbow Warrior Wreck

Waitangi Admission Pass

Waitangi Admission Pass

Full access to New Zealand’s most important historic site, including all heritage buildings and waka

Kawiti Glow Worm Caves, Hundertwasser Centre, Opua Forest Walk
Wine  Tasting & Lunch Adventures
Scenic Circuit
Full Day Sailing Charter with Island Stop and Lunch
Carino wildlife cruises - Island & Wildlife day Cruise

Carino wildlife cruises - Island & Wildli...

Dolphin and wildlife watching from our maine mammal permitted yacht

Waitangi Mountain Bike Park Experience
Wine Tasting & Scenic Adventure
Sundowner Evening Sailing Cruise

Sundowner Evening Sailing Cruise

Enjoy a relaxed sail aboard a smooth sailing catamaran in a peaceful setting

Russell Mini Tours

Russell Mini Tours

Tour this tranquil seaside town once called the ‘Hell hole of the Pacific

Glow Worm Cave Tour

Walking and Hiking

Carino wildlife cruises - Island & Wildlife day Cruise

Carino wildlife cruises - Island & Wildli...

Dolphin and wildlife watching from our maine mammal permitted yacht

Day in the Bay Cruise - The Original Cream Trip including Hole in the Rock

Day in the Bay Cruise - The Original Cream Tr...

1.5 hour island stopover at Otehei Bay

4.5hr // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour

4.5hr // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island...

Hole in the Rock & Cape Brett Lighthouse

Island Hopper Sailing Cruise

Island Hopper Sailing Cruise

Sailing on a comfortable cruising catamaran

Kawiti Glow Worm Caves, Hundertwasser Centre, Opua Forest Walk
Full Day Sailing Charter with Island Stop and Lunch
Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise

Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise

Scenic cruise out to Motukōkako, the Hole in the Rock

Water Sports

Full Day Sailing Charter with Island Stop and Lunch
Kingfish Private Fishing

Kingfish Private Fishing

Extreme Fishing in the Bay of Islands

Kingfish Shared Trip

Kingfish Shared Trip

Extreme Fishing in the Bay of Islands

Snapper Fishing Private Charter

Snapper Fishing Private Charter

Extreme Fishing in the Bay of Islands

Bluefin Tuna Fishing

Bluefin Tuna Fishing

Extreme Fishing in the Bay of Islands

Marlin Fishing Private Charter

Marlin Fishing Private Charter

Extreme Fishing in the Bay of Islands

Parasailing in the Bay of Islands

Whale and Dolphin Watching

Snorkeling Trip

Snorkeling Trip

Snorkeling the Bay of Islands

Wine and Food Tours

Wine  Tasting & Lunch Adventures
Bay of Islands Wine Tour

Bay of Islands Wine Tour

Visit three of the best outlets in the Bay of Islands.

Wine Tasting & Scenic Adventure

Tourist Information About Bay of Islands

 The Bay of Islands is full of fun and easy outdoor activities. You can take boat trips out to explore the islands, spot dolphins, or cruise to the famous Hole in the Rock. Some trips include swimming, walking, or having lunch on a quiet island beach. The calm waters are great for kayaking, paddleboarding, or snorkelling. You can also try fishing or sailing. Evening cruises are popular too, especially for watching the sunset over the water.

On land, you can enjoy cycling, coastal walks, or short hikes through native bush. There are also scenic viewpoints where you can take photos and enjoy the sea views. If you like history, you can visit places like the Waitangi Treaty Grounds or take a guided tour to learn about local Māori stories and early settlers. The Bay of Islands is also great for relaxing. You can visit spas, enjoy fresh seafood, or just sit by the water and take in the view.

 

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