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A blue and white boat with people on it in clear turquoise waters near a beach and green hills. 1
A coastal landscape with rocky outcrops, clear turquoise waters, and a small island with dense greenery. 2
A sandy beach with clear water, a forested hill, and a few buildings in the background. 3
A boat on a turquoise sea with a beach and green hills in the background. 4
A boat named Te Maki with people on deck and a dolphin swimming nearby. 5

From Paihia: Full-Day Bay of Islands Cruise

By Explore Group New Zealand
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Features

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Overview

  • Tour Bay of Islands on the original Cream Trip route
  • Cruise aboard a custom built vessell withour expert crew
  • Stop off for a swim, hike or refreshments at a cafe on a secluded island
  • Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins and whales
  • Visit the magnificent monolith, the Hole in the Rock

Activity location

    • Paihia
    • Paihia, Northland, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 27 The Strand, Russell 0202, New Zealand
    • Russell, Northland, New Zealand

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Boat trip
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    Crew
  • Inclusions
    Urupukapuka Island stop
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    Live commentary
  • Inclusions
    Dolphin viewing and marine mammal guarantee
  • Inclusions
    Bar on board
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    Multiple indoor and outdoor viewing decks
  • Inclusions
    Printed maps
  • Exclusions
    Lunch (can be purchased on board or at Otehei Bay Cafe/Bar)

What you can expect

  • Glide past some 144 islands out to the remote Cape Brett Peninsula on a Bay of Islands day cruise. Board your purpose-built cruising vessel, and join your skipper as you set out on the original route used to deliver milk, post, and other supplies to the people who live in the remote Bay of Islands, the Cream Trip.

    See the Black Rocks. Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins and whales as your crew provides entertaining commentary. Experience the thrill of Boom-Netting alongside the vessel. (If conditions permit)

    Make a stop at a secluded island where you can enjoy a relaxing swim while admiring the natural beauty surrounding you. If you are looking for a unique Bay of Islands cruise, the Cream Trip is sure to deliver.

Location

Activity location

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    • Paihia
    • Paihia, Northland, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 27 The Strand, Russell 0202, New Zealand
    • Russell, Northland, New Zealand
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    • Maritime Building 69 Marsden Road, Paihia 2020, New Zealand | Maritime Building (adjacent wharf), Paihia
    • Paihia, Northland, New Zealand