Find out why the Bay of Islands is one of the most relaxing and memorable destinations in New Zealand with a cruise to the region's most scenic island stops. Experience beautiful Roberton Island and if you choose, extend your cruise with an island extension visit to Urupukapuka.
Tour description
Highlights
Experience the Bay's most scenic island stops
Take in commanding lookout views at Roberton Island
Learn the historical significance of island sites
Explore stunning beaches and coastal walks
Fast, manouverable vessel
Choose an extension to visit Urupukapuka Island
Visit the most renowned and spectacularly scenic islands in the Bay on a 90 minute boat tour. Step aboard our fast, 13-metre vessel for an inner islands experience, stopping at Roberton (Motuarohia) Island - climb to the central lookout for commanding views of surrounding islands or explore Twin Lagoon Bay. Your expert guide will share the historical significance of these island sites to Maori and European people, and trace landings made by Captain James Cook, the pioneering British explorer who journeyed through the Bay of Islands more than two centuries ago.
Choose your cruise, return to Paihia or Russell after your 90 minute Island Experience or book an island extension visit (From a few hours to a full day) to Urupukapuka Island – start at either the golden sands of remote Te Akeake Point and enjoy the coastal walks to Otehei Bay, or go direct to Otehei Bay and experience all the island has to offer, including the café.
Gallery
Useful Info
BRING
Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, camera and mobile phone, water and snacks.
EAT
You can bring your own snacks, and buy food and drink at the cafe on Urupukapuka Island.
Timetable
MORNING
Departs
Returns
Island Extension Returns
Paihia
8:00 am
9:30 am
11:15am or 4:15 pm
Russell
8:10 am
9:40 am
11:25am or 4:25 pm
MORNING
Departs
Returns
Island Extension Returns
Paihia
10:00 am
11:30 am
4:15 pm
Russell
10:10 am
10:40 am
4:25 pm
AFTERNOON
Departs
Returns
Island Extension Returns
Paihia
1:00 pm
2:30 pm
4:15pm
Russell
1:10 pm
2:40 pm
4:25pm
Please report 15 minutes before departure.
Easy Cancellation
Cancel or change your booking any time before 6pm on the day before departure - no cancellation fees!
Cruise out through the islands of the Bay, arriving at stunning Roberton Island for commanding 360 views from the lookout. Continue on to Urupukapuka Island where you can choose to hop off for extended island time, exploring the sweeping beaches with stunning blue water surrounds. Combine this coastal adventure with a Cape Reinga day tour and experience the thrill of beach driving, sand surfing and standing at the very top of New Zealand.
Bays and Beaches + Cape Reinga + Russell Passenger Ferry
