Private Charter: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Island Stopovers

5.0 (3 reviews) 4 h 30 min Private tour

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Bay of Islands Private Charter

We have a fleet of vessels available for different group sizes up to:

22 Guests

36 Guests

49 Guests

Book a private charter for a day to explore and experience the Bay of Islands.

We can customise and organise a day to suit your needs with endless options. Whether you want to spend the day sightseeing, doing activities, visiting remote islands and beaches, discovering the famous Hole in the Rock or do lunch at Otehei Bay, we can make it happen.

Some options available:

There's no better way to spend the day....join us for an Island Getaway Private Charter

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Included: Private Charter Vessel
Included: Remote island stopovers
Included: A truly personalised, local experience
Included: Swim, Snorkel and relax (all equipment provided)
Included: Scenic Cruise among 144 Islands
Included: Options for pre-packed lunches to enjoy on the islands, or the Otehei Bay Restaurant
Included: Visit THE HOLE IN THE ROCK
Included: Wildlife spotting, commentary and information throughout the day

Island Getaway Tours

10 min

Checkin at PIER 10 on the Paihia Wharf (Or Russell Wharf) for your Private Charter
Bay of Islands

Passing by

Scenic cruise among 144 sub-tropical islands, spot marine wildlife among the Marine Mammal Sanctuary and Project Island Song Wildlife Sanctuary
Stop 3

40 min

Stopover on the iconic Roberton Island and do the short walking track to the lookout point over the Twin Lagoons
Stop 4

30 min

Visit the famous HOLE IN THE ROCK, Cape Brett Lighthouse, and discover Cathedral Cave. If conditions permit, we will even go THROUGH the hole!

*Island Getaway Tours are the only cruise company endorsed and approved by the Maori Owners of the Hole in the Rock to show and share the history of this magnificent island
Stop 5

1 h 20 min

Option 1: Stopover at Otehei Bay on Urupukapuka Island to explore the walking tracks, take a swim, snorkel or just relax on this remote island. Feed the fish in the Marine Reserve or enjoy a lunch at Otehei Bay Cafe
Stop 6

1 h 20 min

Option 2: Stopover at Waewaetorea or Moturua Island to explore the walking tracks, take a swim, snorkel or just relax on this remote island while enjoying a beachside pre-packed lunch

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Please be waiting at the Russell Booking and Information Center, at the end of the Russell Wharf for pickup.
Check-in at PIER 10 on the Paihia Wharf at least 20 minutes prior to your scheduled departure

Please be waiting at the Russell Booking and Information Center, at the end of the Russell Wharf for pickup.
Check-in at PIER 10 on the Paihia Wharf at least 20 minutes prior to your scheduled departure

Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

If you cancel	You get back
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

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