Optional Activities - Bay of Islands

Last Updated: 19th Jul 2012

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bay of islands optional activity

Here’s a taste of what’s available

People who travel with Contiki often receive discounts on the standard price offered by our suppliers – Check individual tour itineraries for Contiki’s prices for optional activities in New Zealand.

Bay of Islands

Awesome Adventures
A full day tour from Pahia in the Bay of Islands to Cape Reinga (NZ’s northern most point) via ‘Ninety Mile Beach’. Offroading, sand dune ‘surfing’, great scenery, fish’n’chips.
Departing: 7:30am Returning 7:30pm

Carino Day Sailing
Catamaran sailing in the beautiful Bay of Islands. Island hop, swim, snorkel, bar-b-q lunch, search for dolphins.
Departing: 10am Returning: 4:30pm

Fish Spot X
Half day fishing option in the beautiful and bountiful Bay of Islands.
Departures at 9am and 2pm

Cape Brett Cruise
Half day launch trip out to the famous ‘Hole in the Rock’ with cultural, historical and geographical content. Also, potentially, the chance to spot dolphins.

Dolphin Adventures
Specifically a tour for those wanting to see dolphins although not guaranteed (85% success rate) and getting the opportunity to swim with them.
Duration: Half-day

Coastal Kayaks
Kayaking adventure from the ocean shore through the river system to, and under, Haruru Falls. Fair standard of fitness required.
Duration: 4 hours

Sail NZ
Full day exploring in the Bay. First, you’re off by launch ‘hunting’ for dolphins and then, after a relaxing sojourn with lunch on an island, you’re ‘blasting’ for the afternoon on ‘The Edge’ – a huge catamaran under full sail.
Duration: Full Day

Horse Terk’n
Horse riding for the beginner or the experienced in the beautiful Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Choose from the Forest or Volcano rides

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  4. I did the explore NZ… The dolphin watching was okay… A bit long @ four hours… But the Sail NZ in the afternoon was FANTASTIC!!! Five stars! I’d reccomend doing the tour just for the Sail NZ!

    Default_avatarKas posted on 23rd Mar 2010 Flag as Inappropriate

  5. I did fishing and kayaking, the fishing was very good – there were 7 people on the boat and we were catching a 8-16 pound snapper every 2 minutes.

    Kayaking is good if your arms are strong enough and you have sunscreen.

    danbradsterdanbradster posted on 12th Jan 2010 Flag as Inappropriate

  6. I did the horse treck and\everyone in my group thought it was a total waste of money , we went rediculously slow and all we saw was a few pine trees half of which had been logged and lots of mud. And we couldnt talk to one another because we were in along line. I did enjoy the dolphine adventures that was great we saw lots of dolphines but unfortunately we werent able to swim with them because there was a baby in the pod. Not for ppl prone to see sickness tho there was alot of ppl vomiting

    Default_avatarLyssa posted on 27th Oct 2009 Flag as Inappropriate