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Ocean Adventure: Fast Boat to the Hole in the Rock

Location Paihia, Bay of Islands, North Island, New Zealand
$89.30
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Ocean Adventure is the fastest boat to the Hole in the Rock, combining exhilaration and exploration with a balance of speed and thrills, as well as stops to view wildlife, learn about the Bay of Islands & take photos.
Great for families & adventure seekers to feel the thrill of speeding across the water & viewing the stunning islands of the Bay

Relax in state of the art suspension seating for a safe & comfortable ride as you fast track your journey through the iconic scenery of the Bay of Islands. Not suitable for guests over 120kg in weight due to the hydraulic seating.

Jump on board for a 1.5 hour cruise, visiting the Cape Brett Peninsula & travel through the iconic Hole in the Rock on Motukōkako, conditions permitting.
Enter the amazing Cathedral Cove if conditions permit & hear entertaining commentary about the Bay of Islands with stops for photos.

Option to stop at Otehei Bay, Urupukapuka Island (must be pre-booked) and return on a later ferry at no extra cost.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

12:00pm Departure from Paihia
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Wet weather jackets included (if required)
  • Entertaining Commentary from your Skipper
  • Travel to Motukokako Island (The Hole in the Rock) and return to Paihia. 1hr 30mins duration
  • Lifejackets included
  • Lunch, Snacks and Beverages
  • Hotel pick ups not included
  • Bottled water

Meeting point
Check in at the Maritime Building at the end of the Paihia Wharf for your safety briefing.
Return details
Check in at the Maritime Building at the end of the Paihia Wharf for your safety briefing.

  • Visit the dramatic cliffs of the Cape Brett Peninsula and travel through the iconic Hole in the Rock on Motukōkako, conditions permitting Enter the amazing Cathedral Cove if conditions permit
  • Urupukapuka Island
    Learn about some of the history and unique geography of Bay of Islands and with stops to take photos, or you can even stop over at Otehei Bay on the way home and return on a later boat
  • Motuarohia (Roberton) Island Track
    Visit the famous twin lagoons and hear the history of the early European settlers arriving to the Bay of Islands.
  • See the stunning Waewaetorea Island and travel through the Passage, the gateway to the Hole inthe Rock. Look out for some of our unique native birdlife

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not suitable for children under 7 years old and 120cm in height
  • In poor conditions a minimum height limit of 150cm applies
  • Not suitable for guests over 120kg in weight due to the hydraulic seating
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Ocean Adventure: Fast Boat to the Hole in the Rock

    Location Paihia, Bay of Islands, North Island, New Zealand
    $89.30
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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