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Discover the magic of the Bay of Islands with this cruise through the maritime park which is filled with an abundance of wildlife and breathtaking scenery, the highlight of which has to be the passage through the 'Hole in the Rock'.

• Scenic Cruise aboard a high speed air-conditioned catamaran
• 1.5 hour stop-off on Urupukapuka Island.

Discover the magic of the Bay of Islands with this cruise through the maritime park which is filled with an abundance of wildlife and breathtaking scenery, the highlight of which has to be the passage through the ‘Hole in the Rock’. 

This high speed cruise from Paihia will whisk you away through the outer islands of the Bay of Plenty to the beautiful lighthouse on weather-beaten Cape Brett, passing secluded bays and sandy beaches on the islands along the way.  From here you will travel to Motukokako and the famous ‘Hole in the Rock’ where, if conditions are suitable, your skilful skipper will navigate through the hole shaped slowly over time by the wind and waves, and on to Grand Cathedral Cave. 

After the excitement of passing through the gap, your cruise continues at a more leisurely pace as you explore the inner islands and identify the abundance of marine animals that inhabit the area with the help of your knowledgeable skipper.  A stop-off on Urupukapuka Island for an hour and a half gives you the opportunity to explore along coastal walks, relax on the pristine beaches or unwind at the Otehei Bay Cafe.

On the return journey you may like to examine the onboard state of the art visual displays which are a mine of information about the local natural and cultural history, or simply take advantage of the on board bar before returning to Paihia.

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• Hotel transfers
• Refreshments (on board bar available on the cruise)
• Optional gratuities

Please dress for the conditions and for a half day spent out on the water.

Please bring a swimming costume and towel, sun-block, and sunglasses.

Don’t forget to bring along a camera.

Passage through the Hole in the Rock is dependent on conditions.

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