Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comCape Brett "Hole in the Rock" Cruise departs Auckland
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Duration: 10 hrs (approx.)
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Product code: 3910AKLHOLBOI
Jump aboard a catamaran or adrenaline-fueled Excitor fast boat to Cape Brett Lighthouse and the Hole in the Rock on Motukokako Island. It’s the Bay of Islands' most popular cruise!
Departing Auckland, you'll head north over the Auckland Harbour Bridge and enjoy spectacular rural and coastal scenery en route to the Bay of Islands. On arrival in the Bay, you'll visit the Waitangi Treaty House and grounds, and see a traditional Maori meeting house and a huge waka (war canoe).
You'll then have a choice of two different ways to experience the Hole in the Rock from the water: a sightseeing cruise by high-speed catamaran or high-speed Excitor adventure across the waves (see the itinerary for a full description of each cruise). Either way, bring your camera to capture the marvelous scenery and variety of wildlife including whales, seals, dolphins, penguins and other marine life.
Cape Brett "Hole in the Rock" Cruise departs Auckland
Option 1: Cape Brett "Hole in the Rock" Cruise:
At 1:15pm board the most popular cruise in the Bay of Islands. The modern high speed catamaran escorts you in comfort around the Bay, past sandy beaches, rocky outcrops and the many varied island landscapes as you make your way out to the Cape Brett Lighthouse.
You will then pass through the famous Cape Brett "Hole in the Rock" at Motukokako Island and on to view the majestic Grand Cathedral Cave.
The crew share with you local history and ecology and you will often see a variety of marine wildlife including Whales, Seals, Dolphins, Penguins, and other sea and bird life.
This cruise has exclusive commercial landing rights at Otehei Bay, Urupukapuka Island. You can swim and snorkel in the safety of Otehei Bay or relax on the beach and take in the magic of the island.
Returning to Paihia to rejoin the coach for return journey to Auckland at 4:30pm.
Option 2: Excitor "Hole in the Rock" High Speed Adventure in the Bay of Islands:
Feel the adrenaline rush as you zoom through the islands to Cape Brett - 1600hp engines get you there pretty quickly! Blast out to Motukokako Island and pass through the "Hole in the Rock" into the majestic Grand Cathedral Cave and back past Cape Brett Lighthouse. A great trip in any weather - the bigger the waves, the better the buzz! Take your camera - there's loads of photo opportunities as we often see Whales, Seals, Dolphins, Penguins and other sea and bird life.
Returning to Paihia to rejoin the coach for return journey to Auckland at 4:30pm.
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- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Return coach transportation
- Waitangi Treaty House entrance
- New Zealand's Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Items of a personal nature
- This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of travel.
- Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking.
- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated.
- Departures and itineraries may be subject to sea and weather conditions.
- The traveling time between Auckland and the Bay of Islands is approximately 4 hours each way.
- Please note, picnic lunches are available locally at a cost of NZD16.00 per person
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This is a must-do tour. The scenery is beautiful, and going through the hole is really spectacular. ... Read more ›
Don O, United States, June 2007
