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The Bay of Islands is full of fun and easy outdoor activities.
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Adventure
from NZ $3300.00
8 Hours 
from NZ $195.00
5 hours 30 mins
from NZ $155.00
Cape Reinga & Ninety Mile Beach
Enjoy the magical views from the Cape Reinga Lighthouse
from NZ $225.00
11:05 hours
from NZ $389.00
8 Hours 
from NZ $170.00
05:30 hours
from NZ $245.00
4 Hours 
from NZ $1450.00
5 Hours 
from NZ $400.00
7 Hours 
Sundowner Evening Sailing Cruise
Enjoy a relaxed sail aboard a smooth sailing catamaran in a peaceful setting
from NZ $99.00
2 Hours 
4.5hr // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island...
Hole in the Rock & Cape Brett Lighthouse
from NZ $180.00
4 Hours 30 Mins 
from NZ $150
2 hours 
from NZ $140.00
4 hours 
Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise
Scenic cruise out to Motukōkako, the Hole in the Rock
from NZ $180.00
04:30 hours
Day in the Bay Cruise - The Original Cream Tr...
1.5 hour island stopover at Otehei Bay
from NZ $225.00
08:30 hours
from NZ $40.00
4 hours 
from NZ $2000.00
7 Hours 
from NZ $215.00
6 Hours 
from NZ $220.00
5 hours 
from NZ $245.00
6 Hours 
from NZ $3100.00
9 Hours 
Days Out Fishing Charters Bay of Islands
Sport Fishing in the Bay of Islands
from NZ $400.00
Air and Scenic flights
Hole in the Rock Helicopter Scenic Flight
Bay of Islands scenery from the air
from NZ $325
20 mins
from NZ $155.00
Hole in the Rock Helicopter Landing Experienc...
Exclusive opportunity to land on the Hole in the Rock
from NZ $480
35 minsCaving
from NZ $150
2 hours 
from NZ $250.00
4 Hours Cycling and Mountain Biking
from NZ $40.00
4 hours Diving
from NZ $240.00
8 Hours 
from NZ $240.00
8 Hours
from NZ $389.00
8 Hours
from NZ $245.00
4 Hours 
from NZ $240.00
8 Hours Fishing
from NZ $1450.00
5 Hours
from NZ $400.00
7 Hours
Days Out Fishing Charters Bay of Islands
Sport Fishing in the Bay of Islands
from NZ $400.00
from NZ $3100.00
9 Hours
from NZ $3300.00
8 Hours
from NZ $2000.00
7 Hours Health Spas
Beauty & Spa Treatments
Indulge in a range of beauty treatments from our experienced spa therapists
from NZ $69.00
30 minsHunting
Days Out Fishing Charters Bay of Islands
Sport Fishing in the Bay of Islands
from NZ $400.00
from NZ $240.00
8 Hours Indoor Activities
from NZ $215.00
6 Hours
Beauty & Spa Treatments
Indulge in a range of beauty treatments from our experienced spa therapists
from NZ $69.00
30 minsKayaking and canoeing
from NZ $195.00
5 hours 30 minsNature and Wildlife
Carino Wildlife Cruises - Island & Wildlife D...
Small-group sailing through the Bay of Islands
from NZ $215
6 hours
from NZ $245.00
4 Hours
from NZ $245.00
6 Hours
from NZ $150
2 hours
from NZ $215.00
6 Hours
4.5hr // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island...
Hole in the Rock & Cape Brett Lighthouse
from NZ $180.00
4 Hours 30 Mins
from NZ $170.00
05:30 hours
Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise
Scenic cruise out to Motukōkako, the Hole in the Rock
from NZ $180.00
04:30 hours
from NZ $195.00
5 hours 30 mins
from NZ $250.00
4 Hours
Days Out Fishing Charters Bay of Islands
Sport Fishing in the Bay of Islands
from NZ $400.00
from NZ $220.00
5 hours
Day in the Bay Cruise - The Original Cream Tr...
1.5 hour island stopover at Otehei Bay
from NZ $225.00
08:30 hours
Sundowner Evening Sailing Cruise
Enjoy a relaxed sail aboard a smooth sailing catamaran in a peaceful setting
from NZ $99.00
2 Hours Other Activities
Bay of Islands Vintage Railway
Fantastic vintage railway train ride experience
from NZ $40.00
4 hours
4.5hr // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island...
Hole in the Rock & Cape Brett Lighthouse
from NZ $180.00
4 Hours 30 Mins
Beauty & Spa Treatments
Indulge in a range of beauty treatments from our experienced spa therapists
from NZ $69.00
30 mins
from NZ $215.00
6 Hours Private Experiences
Beauty & Spa Treatments
Indulge in a range of beauty treatments from our experienced spa therapists
from NZ $69.00
30 mins
Days Out Fishing Charters Bay of Islands
Sport Fishing in the Bay of Islands
from NZ $400.00
from NZ $2000.00
7 Hours
from NZ $3100.00
9 Hours
from NZ $3300.00
8 Hours 
Waitangi Admission Pass
Full access to New Zealand’s most important historic site, including all heritage buildings and waka
from NZ $78.00
2 DAYS
Carino Wildlife Cruises - Island & Wildlife D...
Small-group sailing through the Bay of Islands
from NZ $215
6 hours
from NZ $1450.00
5 Hours
from NZ $245.00
4 Hours Scenic Cruises & Boat Tours
from NZ $1450.00
5 Hours
4.5hr // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island...
Hole in the Rock & Cape Brett Lighthouse
from NZ $180.00
4 Hours 30 Mins
Days Out Fishing Charters Bay of Islands
Sport Fishing in the Bay of Islands
from NZ $400.00
Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise
Scenic cruise out to Motukōkako, the Hole in the Rock
from NZ $180.00
04:30 hours
from NZ $195.00
5 hours 30 mins
Sundowner Evening Sailing Cruise
Enjoy a relaxed sail aboard a smooth sailing catamaran in a peaceful setting
from NZ $99.00
2 Hours
Carino Wildlife Cruises - Island & Wildlife D...
Small-group sailing through the Bay of Islands
from NZ $215
6 hours
from NZ $245.00
6 Hours
Day in the Bay Cruise - The Original Cream Tr...
1.5 hour island stopover at Otehei Bay
from NZ $225.00
08:30 hours
from NZ $245.00
4 Hours
from NZ $215.00
6 Hours
from NZ $3100.00
9 Hours Scenic Tours & Excursions
from NZ $1450.00
5 Hours
Hole in the Rock Helicopter Scenic Flight
Bay of Islands scenery from the air
from NZ $325
20 mins
from NZ $140.00
4 hours
from NZ $40.00
4 hours
from NZ $150
2 hours
Hole in the Rock Helicopter Landing Experienc...
Exclusive opportunity to land on the Hole in the Rock
from NZ $480
35 mins
Days Out Fishing Charters Bay of Islands
Sport Fishing in the Bay of Islands
from NZ $400.00
from NZ $155.00
from NZ $50
1 hours
Cape Reinga & Ninety Mile Beach
Enjoy the magical views from the Cape Reinga Lighthouse
from NZ $225.00
11:05 hours
Russell Mini Tours
Tour this tranquil seaside town once called the ‘Hell hole of the Pacific
from NZ $40.00
01:00 hours
from NZ $170.00
05:30 hours
Sundowner Evening Sailing Cruise
Enjoy a relaxed sail aboard a smooth sailing catamaran in a peaceful setting
from NZ $99.00
2 Hours
from NZ $245.00
6 Hours
from NZ $3100.00
9 Hours
from NZ $220.00
5 hours
Day in the Bay Cruise - The Original Cream Tr...
1.5 hour island stopover at Otehei Bay
from NZ $225.00
08:30 hours
from NZ $215.00
6 Hours
from NZ $195.00
5 hours 30 mins
from NZ $2000.00
7 Hours
from NZ $250.00
4 Hours
Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise
Scenic cruise out to Motukōkako, the Hole in the Rock
from NZ $180.00
04:30 hours
from NZ $245.00
4 Hours
4.5hr // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island...
Hole in the Rock & Cape Brett Lighthouse
from NZ $180.00
4 Hours 30 Mins Small Boat & Water Adventures
from NZ $400.00
7 Hours
from NZ $155.00
from NZ $2000.00
7 Hours
from NZ $195.00
5 hours 30 mins
Carino Wildlife Cruises - Island & Wildlife D...
Small-group sailing through the Bay of Islands
from NZ $215
6 hours
from NZ $3100.00
9 Hours
from NZ $245.00
6 Hours
from NZ $170.00
05:30 hours
Days Out Fishing Charters Bay of Islands
Sport Fishing in the Bay of Islands
from NZ $400.00
Sundowner Evening Sailing Cruise
Enjoy a relaxed sail aboard a smooth sailing catamaran in a peaceful setting
from NZ $99.00
2 Hours
from NZ $215.00
6 Hours
from NZ $1450.00
5 Hours 
R Tucker Thompson
A unique activity taking part sailing the heritage tall ship R.Tucker Thompson
from NZ $205.00
05:30 hours
4.5hr // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island...
Hole in the Rock & Cape Brett Lighthouse
from NZ $180.00
4 Hours 30 Mins
Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise
Scenic cruise out to Motukōkako, the Hole in the Rock
from NZ $180.00
04:30 hours
from NZ $245.00
4 Hours
Day in the Bay Cruise - The Original Cream Tr...
1.5 hour island stopover at Otehei Bay
from NZ $225.00
08:30 hoursTours
Days Out Fishing Charters Bay of Islands
Sport Fishing in the Bay of Islands
from NZ $400.00
from NZ $50
1 hours
from NZ $150
2 hours
Russell Mini Tours
Tour this tranquil seaside town once called the ‘Hell hole of the Pacific
from NZ $40.00
01:00 hours
4.5hr // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island...
Hole in the Rock & Cape Brett Lighthouse
from NZ $180.00
4 Hours 30 Mins
from NZ $215.00
6 Hours
from NZ $240.00
8 Hours
Sundowner Evening Sailing Cruise
Enjoy a relaxed sail aboard a smooth sailing catamaran in a peaceful setting
from NZ $99.00
2 Hours 
Bay of Islands Wine Tour
Visit three of the best outlets in the Bay of Islands.
from NZ $220.00
4 Hours
Day in the Bay Cruise - The Original Cream Tr...
1.5 hour island stopover at Otehei Bay
from NZ $225.00
08:30 hours
Waitangi Admission Pass
Full access to New Zealand’s most important historic site, including all heritage buildings and waka
from NZ $78.00
2 DAYS
from NZ $40.00
4 hours
from NZ $245.00
4 Hours
Carino Wildlife Cruises - Island & Wildlife D...
Small-group sailing through the Bay of Islands
from NZ $215
6 hours
from NZ $220.00
5 hours
from NZ $250.00
4 Hours
from NZ $140.00
4 hours Walking and Hiking
from NZ $245.00
6 Hours
4.5hr // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island...
Hole in the Rock & Cape Brett Lighthouse
from NZ $180.00
4 Hours 30 Mins
Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise
Scenic cruise out to Motukōkako, the Hole in the Rock
from NZ $180.00
04:30 hours
from NZ $215.00
6 Hours
from NZ $250.00
4 Hours
Day in the Bay Cruise - The Original Cream Tr...
1.5 hour island stopover at Otehei Bay
from NZ $225.00
08:30 hours
Carino Wildlife Cruises - Island & Wildlife D...
Small-group sailing through the Bay of Islands
from NZ $215
6 hours Water Sports
Days Out Fishing Charters Bay of Islands
Sport Fishing in the Bay of Islands
from NZ $400.00
from NZ $3300.00
8 Hours
from NZ $1450.00
5 Hours
from NZ $2000.00
7 Hours
from NZ $400.00
7 Hours
from NZ $215.00
6 Hours
from NZ $155.00
from NZ $3100.00
9 Hours Whale and Dolphin Watching
Carino Wildlife Cruises - Island & Wildlife D...
Small-group sailing through the Bay of Islands
from NZ $215
6 hours
from NZ $240.00
8 Hours Wine and Food Tours
from NZ $140.00
4 hours
from NZ $220.00
5 hours
Bay of Islands Wine Tour
Visit three of the best outlets in the Bay of Islands.
from NZ $220.00
4 Hours 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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