Price from:
376 USD
An Island Paradise – Where History Began
Tour Duration
13 hours
Tour Summary
Embark on a luxurious private journey from Auckland to the stunning Bay of Islands, where you’ll experience breathtaking views, captivating wildlife, and rich history. Enjoy a scenic drive to the Bay, then join the famous Hole in the Rock cruise, where you’ll get up close to the cliffs of Cape Brett and venture through the iconic hole. Spot dolphins, whales, and other marine life, and take a 1.5-hour island stop to swim, explore, and soak in the beauty of the area. With so much to see and do, this exclusive private discovery tour offers a memorable experience unlike any other.
Tour Highlights
- Scenic cruise across the 144 stunning islands of the Bay of Islands.
- Witness the iconic Hole in the Rock and explore pristine islands.
- Enjoy self-guided bush walks with spectacular panoramic views.
- Spot marine mammals, including dolphins, whales, seals, and birdlife.
- Experience live, entertaining commentary from your local nature guide.
- Stop at Urupukapuka Island for a relaxing lunch or dinner at Otehei Bay.
- 1.5-hour island stop to swim, kayak, paddleboard, or simply relax.
- Keep an eye out for dolphins, whales, or orcas in their natural habitat.
Journey Inclusions
- Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland.
- Pick up and drop off from Auckland.
- Refreshments and water onboard.
- Complimentary high-speed internet onboard.
- English-speaking tour escort throughout the journey.
- Luxurious temperature-controlled private transportation.
- Exclusive immersive activities and interaction with local communities.
- Built-in leisure time, to explore destinations as you wish.
Tour Inclusions
- 4.5 hours Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise.
- Engaging and informative commentary in English.
- 1.5 hours island stop at Otehei Bay.
- Opportunity to purchase lunch or dinner at your own expense.
Tour Requirements
- Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, walking shoes, Sun protection, jacket/warm layer, & any essential personal items.
- Easy and good fitness level required.
- You must be able to climb and descend stairs and walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.
- Bring a camera or a phone with camera capability as this is the perfect place to get some great experiences photos.
- You are welcome to bring your own food. There is also hot and cold food available for purchase on board.
Booking Notes
Kia Ora!
Thank you for booking with ExperienceKart, we’re really looking forward to hosting you.
We hope you enjoy the experience as much as we do.
Below are a few important details to ensure everything is well prepared for your experience.
We kindly ask that you review this information prior to travel and keep your voucher accessible during your experience.
Should you have any specific preferences or requirements, please feel free to let us know.
If you have any questions at any time, please feel free to reach out, we’re here to help.
# Departure Information
- Thank you for selecting your pickup location. We'll reconfirm your exact pickup time closer to your travel date to ensure everything runs smoothly.
- Please be ready at your designated location at least 10 minutes before the scheduled time on the day of your tour.
- If you have not confirmed any hotel pick up with us, or any changes to your pick-up location must be confirmed with us with at least 24 hours prior to your tour departure.
- Please call us or contact us by email to confirm. You will find our contact details in this confirmation email.
# General Information
- Children below 8 years old are required to travel in a child safety car seat.
- Children between 5-7 years old are also recommended to be in a booster seat for their safety.
- Tours are suitable for people of all ages and average fitness. Our scenic walks are short and optional. Please let our guide know at check in if you have any fitness concerns.
- A full commentary is provided by your skipper. A limited number of multi-lingual headsets are available in German, French and Mandarin Chinese.
- A portion of your fare contributes to marine mammal research and conservation.
- You will be able to purchase lunch or dinner, depending upon the sailing time, from the café at Otehei Bay.
- Snacks and drinks are also available for purchase onboard the vessel.
- The site is wheelchair accessible but please be prepared for uneven surfaces, which may be difficult for those with limited mobility and wheelchair users.
- Interacting with common and bottlenose dolphins, orca, whales and other marine mammals is subject to DOC regulations.
# What to bring
- Comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions; warm layered clothes work best.
- A comfortable closed toe footwear with a good grip.
- Sunscreen / Sunglasses / Sun hat.
- Swimming costume and Towel.
- Please also bring a jersey or coat if it is cold.
- Bring your camera/GoPro to click the best shots.
- A light rain jacket (just in case).
- Essential personal items.
# Tour Requirements
- Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, walking shoes, Sun protection, jacket/warm layer, & any essential personal items.
- Easy and good fitness level required.
- You must be able to climb and descend stairs and walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.
- Bring a camera or a phone with camera capability as this is the perfect place to get some great experiences photos.
- You are welcome to bring your own food. There is also hot and cold food available for purchase on board.
We look forward to having you aboard!
Ngā mihi nui,
ExperienceKart
Phone: 0800 EXP KART | 0800 397 527 | +64 21 026 60993 (Outside NZ)
Office Hours: 07:00am - 07:00pm (Mon - Sun)
Email: bookings@experiencekart.co.nz
Website: https://www.experiencekart.co.nz/
Cancellation Policy
# Cancellation Policy
In case you have made a booking through an agent or affiliate, please refer to the cancellation terms and conditions as applied by your agent or affiliate. If you have made a booking with ExperienceKart directly and not through an agent or affiliate, the following terms will apply to your booking.
In the event, you have purchased a premium/private day tour and subsequently wish to cancel it, ExperienceKart may refund your booking at its sole discretion, in which event you will be charged a cancellation fee as follows:
- Bookings cancelled more than 60 days from date of travel will incur no cancellation fee.
- Bookings cancelled more than 30 days and less than 60 days from date of travel will incur a cancellation fee of 50%.
- Bookings cancelled less than 30 days from date of travel will incur a cancellation fee of 100%.
# Booking Amendment Policy
- If you need to modify your booking, please reach out to our reservations team via email as soon as possible.
- Changes can be made up to 24 hours before your tour departure time.
- Please note that all changes are subject to availability. If your preferred date or time is unavailable and you choose to cancel, a cancellation fee will apply as per our cancellation policy.
- There is no amendment fee for changes to your small group tour or premium/private tour bookings as long as you provide a 24 hours notice.
- An amendment fee of NZD $250 will apply for changes to overnight tour bookings to cover our administration and communication costs. We may also need to pass on any amendment/cancellation fees as imposed by our suppliers.
# Terms & Conditions
- All reservations and changes must be made by contacting our reservations department.
- You agree to indemnify ExperienceKart Limited against any loss, damage or expense suffered or incurred by ExperienceKart Limited, its officers, employees, agents or related companies as a result of any claim by any third party whose claim arises from your use of your ticket or your acts or omissions while travelling on any ExperienceKart Limited tours & services.
- For full Terms and Conditions see https://www.experiencekart.co.nz/terms-and-conditions
These terms are subject to rights and remedies you have under the Consumer Guarantees Act 2003.
