Hole in the Rock Cruise, 4.5 Hours – Bay of Islands

Set sail on a Bay of Islands cruise to the legendary Hole in the Rock, with a 90-minute island stop at Otehei Bay included. Departing Paihia or Russell, you’ll weave through 144 islands as your local skipper brings the area’s rich culture and history to life. Chase the cliffs of Cape Brett, then brace yourself as you thread through the famous Hole in the Rock on Motukōkako when conditions line up. Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins, seals, seabirds and the occasional whale in the Bay of Islands Marine Mammal Sanctuary.

Then leap ashore on Urupukapuka Island. Plunge into the water at the sandy bay, roam the island or grab a drink and a bite in the sun at the fully licensed café. Dive into the island’s story at the Otehei Bay Island Conservation Centre and discover how Project Island Song is bringing native birdlife back to the Bay. Taking the morning departure? Stretch your island time at no extra cost. Wild, scenic and breathtaking, this is the Bay of Islands at its very best.