Explore NZ - The Ultimate Bay of Islands Experience
Experience the ‘Hole in the Rock’ with a private island stop, swim with dolphins or sail on NZ's fastest sailing catamaran...
Swim with the Dolphins ‘Dolphin Eco-Adventure’
Live a lifelong dream, swim alongside dolphins in their world and see these beautiful marine mammals right up close.
Join us for the ultimate dolphin eco-adventure. With the warmest water in New Zealand and the friendliest dolphin species (Bottlenose), the Bay of Island is the best place to experience swimming with dolphins (conditions permitting).
Our modern high speed luxury catamaran is the most comfortable swim with dolphins vessel in the Bay and offers easy access to the water, hot showers, and underwater cameras.
Dolphin Discoveries pioneered dolphin swimming in the spectacular Bay of Islands, with the most experienced crew and an abundance of marine mammals and other wildlife, this is the best choice for your swimming with dolphins experience.
Discover the Bay - ‘Hole in the Rock’ and Dolphin Viewing
Discover what the Bay of Islands is really all about. The Bay boasts some of the most spectacular ecosystems and has become renowned as a world class playground, this cruise is an experience like no other.
View the iconic 'Hole in the Rock', meet the local dolphins, visit the stunning Otehei Bay and enjoy time on the beach exploring Urupukapuka Island and learning or even become involved in the incredible community ecological restoration programme, 'Project Island Song' that is occurring throughout the eastern Bay of Islands.
Learn about the rich history and culture of the bay while cruising amongst the 144 stunning islands.
The only 'Hole in the Rock' trip with a lifetime dolphin viewing guarantee.
On the Edge The Ultimate Day Sail in the Bay
Experience the exhilarating ride aboard this impressive high performance catamaran sailing the Bay of Islands.
Ride on the forward trampoline and enjoy the speed sensation of sailing on New Zealand’s fastest commercial sailing catamaran. View the abundant sea life and you may even have the chance to spot dolphins riding the bow wave of the yacht.
Anchor at one of the idyllic islands at lunch time where a traditional kiwi barbeque is provided. Passengers can go ashore and participate in some great island activities, swimming, snorkeling, nature walks, or simply kick back and enjoy the island atmosphere.
Dune Rider Unique Adventure Tour
Cape Reinga via Ninety Mile Beach
Leaving Paihia, we travel to the Puketi Forest and make our way to the Gum digger's village where ancient Kauri forest was buried thousands of years ago.
Moving on, we arrive at the famous Ninety Mile Beach. Enjoy breathtaking views that go on forever as you drive along this "highway of the North". Climb the giant sand dunes and toboggan back down.
Arriving at Cape Reinga, you enjoy magnificent sweeping views where the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean meet.
Visit the 'world famous' Mangonui Fish Shop on the way home and grab the freshest fish and chips as the sea washes gently beneath your feet.