New Zealand · BAY OF ISLANDS AND NORTHLAND
14 reviewed
Good bay of islands and northland tours fill up over a New Zealand summer and the best of them are gone by October. The 14 that stand out are below, with current prices and what makes each one different.
Cruise the Bay of Islands from Paihia or Russell with a shot at Hole in the Rock, two island stops, and snorkeling gear.
“Awesome excursion. Combination of great sightseeing, relaxation and action. Would recommend.”
Full-day Paihia trip to Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach: lighthouse views, sandboarding if conditions allow, plus lunch. $104.
“The lady bus driver (sorry but forgot her name) was excellent with much local knowledge & plenty of stories”
4.5-hour Bay of Islands catamaran cruise from Paihia or Russell, through Motukōkako, with dolphin and whale chances and a 1.5-hour Urupukapuka stop.
“Great morning on our cruise. Informative guide, perfect weather and very comfortable boat.”
Sail the Bay of Islands aboard R. Tucker Thompson with hands-on schooner work, scones, BBQ lunch, and wildlife spotting plus Russell downtime.
“Capt Magnus and his crew showed us just how beautiful the Bay of Islands really is! Fascinating to learn the history of the ship’s creation and how this activity directly supports youth development in sailing. Bravo Zulu!”
3-hour small-group cruise from Paihia to Hole in the Rock, Roberton Island Twin Lagoons, and Cape Brett Lighthouse with wildlife spotting.
“the island stop offs and of course the hole in the rock amazing sight. The crew gave us the best experience they could while keeping everyones safety and comfort in front of mind.”
Paihia glass-bottom boat to Hole in the Rock, fish feeding, and Bay of Islands coves. Small group, 2.5 hours, from $74.
“Amazing! Our guide was awesome, and the views were so good, and we got to see dolphins!”
Glow worm caves, Haruru Falls, kauri forest walk and Makana chocolate on a 5.5-hour Bay of Islands shore excursion.
“Excellent tour of the area topped off with the glow worms. Our guide was highly informative and entertaining. Our scheduled time in port was a little tight based on the tour length. But we were assured that we would be back to the tender dock in plenty of time, and we were!”
A small-group Bay of Islands cruise to Hole in the Rock and remote islands for 360 views, snorkeling, and live skipper commentary.
“Staff were great and itinerary awesome. What a great tour!!”
4.5-hour Bay of Islands cruise with Hole in the Rock, live commentary, dolphin spotting, and an Otehei Bay island lunch.
“Awsome cruise loved seeing the islands and the hole in the rock the staff were informative and friendly. Lunch at the island was very delicious.”
Sail the Bay of Islands from Russell on a small yacht, with snorkeling, kayaks, beach time, and lunch, plus wind-driven island stops.
“Amazing day on the water, Natalie was the perfect skipper and host! Local knowledge was wonderful as was our walk across Frenchman's Bay.”
A small-group 5 to 6 hour sail in the Bay of Islands on Phantom, with snorkel time, an island hike, and homemade lunch.
“Having plenty of time on the helm of Phantom. The skipper shared his knowledge and experiences in a pleasant and jovial manner.”
Six-hour Bay of Islands catamaran from Paihia with 2-hour wildlife island stop, picnic lunch, snorkeling and paddleboarding.
“We absolutely loved our guides and the atmosphere! Great sense of humour and genuine interest in getting to know each and every person on the tour!”
Ride a V8 Chev trike in Paihia, see Haruru Falls and Bay views from Waitangi Lookout, then cruise Opua, scenic or adrenaline tours.
“Absolutely amazing ride, great scenery and smashing guide we had so much fun. Highly recommend to anyone even if you don’t like motorbikes you’ll love this”
Sail the Bay of Islands on the tall ship R. Tucker Thompson, with hands-on sailing, cream tea scones, BBQ lunch, and swim time.
“We did this on our last visit to NZ, and had to do it again. The crew are brilliant and there were lots of hands-on opportunities, hoisting the sails, climbing the rigging, I even had a go at helming! There was plenty of wind so we were under sail most of the time. Cream tea, fine lunch, swimming, trip ashore to investigate an historic landing by Capt Cook - this excursion has everything.”
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