Exploring New Zealand

Self-drive fishing boat for up to six passengers and coastal use only. Fishing rods and gear can also be hired from the owners.

24 hour cruise on a floating backpackers lodge with shared and private cabins. Trip activities include diving, snorkelling, kayaking, island walks, fishing, shooting and more.

Crewed one-day sailing trip around the Bay of Islands in a 50ft catamaran. The trip focuses on watching and swimming with wild dolphins, snorkelling and island walks.

Two and a half hour coastal cruise along the Waitangi River to the Haruru Falls. Dinner included.

Day, overnight and longer trips around the Bay and along the east Northland coast. The boat is a 52 foot ketch-rigged motorsailer with accommodation for up to eight guests and a daytrip capacity of 25. Meals provided.

Catamaran tours through the Bay of Islands or to view whales, other sea mammals and birds in the Maritime Park. Includes an opportunity to swim with dolphins.

A 3-day sailing cruise around the Bay of Islands Maritime Park onboard a 22m gaff rigged ketch. Various water and land activities are included in the trip, such as kayaking and island walks.

Ninety minute tour to the Hole in the Rock and back in a twin-engined 18m powerboat.

Informal daily cruises around the Bay of Islands on a 65 foot maxi yacht. Long-distance cruises undertaken during the winter season.

90 minute, half-day or one-day cruises from Paihia and Russell around the Bay of Islands. Includes opportunities to watch or swim with dolphins.

Ninety minute tour on a twin-motor fast catamaran. Trip includes the inner and outer islands of the Bay, Cape Brett, the Hole in the Rock and Cathedral Cave.

Full-day excursions on a catamaran to the Hole in the Rock and Cape Brett. Includes an island stopover with BBQ lunch.

90 minute water and road tour which takes in Paihia, Waitangi, Russell and Opua. The mode of transport is a modern amphibious vehicle/boat.