Bay of
Islands Tour Options
To assist
in your forward planning and to ensure that you are able
to do what you want, when you want, we have condensed the
many activities you are able to experience while staying
in the beautiful Bay of Islands. All activities listed
we highly recommend and all are very reputable
operators.
You have
the option to book in advance of arrival, which is
advisable over the busy summer period, or we can advise
and book on your arrival at our hostel.
BBH, YHA,
ISIC, AA and VIP holders are eligible for discounts
on many of the tours. By booking through us you will pay
no more than dealing direct, plus we give you several
options for most activities where you can then decide
which suits you best.
Bay of
Islands Cruises | Sailing |
Dolphin swimming | 90 Mile
Beach/Cape Reinga | Fishing |
Diving |
Tandem Skydive |
Kayaking | Horseriding | 90 Mile Beach/Cape Reinga/Bay
of Islands - By Aeroplane or Helicopter | Culture Show |
Amphibious Tour | Quad Bikes
NB: prices are correct as of June 2008, but are subject to change and are provided here as basic guidelines only. If you want the most up-to-date prices please check with us before booking.
Bay of Islands Cruises
BBH, VIP & YHA and student card discounts
may apply
Kings - 3
hour dolphin/whale watching, Hole in the Rock scenic
cruise
Cruise departs 9.15am & 1.35pm
Pricing is subject to seasonal changes, please check the current pricing with Peppertree Lodge.
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Kings - 6
½ hour Day in the Bay
Swim with dolphins & whale watching, cream trip
route, Hole in the Rock, island stopover
Cruise departs 9.30am
Pricing is subject to seasonal changes, please check the current pricing with Peppertree Lodge.
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Fullers - 4
hour Cape Brett, Hole in the Rock, includes 1 hour
island stopover
Cruise departs 9.00am & 1.30pm
Pricing is subject to seasonal changes, please check the current pricing with Peppertree Lodge.
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Fullers - 6
hour original Cream Trip Supercruise
Cape Brett, Hole in the Rock, extended island stopover
Cruise departs 10.00am
Pricing is subject to seasonal changes, please check the current pricing with Peppertree Lodge.
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Fullers - 2
hour sunset cruise, see the inner islands, with
complimentary drink, and guided commentary
Departs 5pm
Pricing is subject to seasonal changes, please check the current pricing with Peppertree Lodge.
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Fullers - 8
hour "Ultimate Bay Adventure" Swim with
dolphins, Urupukapuka Island visit, Hole in the Rock,
scenic cruise Departs 8am Returns 4.15pm
Pricing is subject to seasonal changes, please check the current pricing with Peppertree Lodge.
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Dolphin Discoveries - 4 hour Discover the Bay
Cape Brett, Hole in the Rock,
Guaranteed marine mammal sighting or another trip free
of charge
Departs 9am and 1pm
Pricing is subject to seasonal changes, please check the current pricing with Peppertree Lodge.
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Mack Attack
- 1 ½ hour Fastest boat to the Hole in the Rock, speeds
up to 50 knots
Departs 10.30am 12.15pm 2.30pm
Pricing is subject to seasonal changes, please check the current pricing with Peppertree Lodge.
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Excitor - 1
½ hour fast boat to the Hole in the Rock (exclusive
island stopover option
Departs 8.15am 10.30am 12.30pm 2.30pm 4.15pm
(optional guided kayak tour around Urupukapuka island
and 2 hours on island)
Pricing is subject to seasonal changes, please check the current pricing with Peppertree Lodge.
Bay of
Islands Sailing BBH, YHA, VIP, student card discounts
may apply
Gungha -
65ft monohull. Day sail includes lunch, island stopover
and snorkelling, kayaking, trawling for fish (max of 18)
Departs 10.00am
Pricing is subject to seasonal changes, please check the current pricing with Peppertree Lodge.
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She's A
Lady - 40ft monohull. Day sail includes lunch, island
stopover, snorkelling, kayaking, kneeboarding (max 12
pax)
Departs 9.45am
Pricing is subject to seasonal changes, please check the current pricing with Peppertree Lodge.
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Carino -
50ft catamaran. Day sail, includes BBQ lunch, island
stopover. Licensed to swim with dolphins
(max 40 people)
Departs 9.30am
Pricing is subject to seasonal changes, please check the current pricing with Peppertree Lodge.
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R Tucker
Thompson - Unique tall ship schooner experience. Day
sail includes morning tea, lunch, island stopover
Departs 9.30am (to take ferry to Russell)
Pricing is subject to seasonal changes, please check the current pricing with Peppertree Lodge.
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EcoCruz - 3
day 2 nights sailing expedition. 72ft ocean going yacht.
Kayaks, fishing, snorkelling, accommodation and all
meals included
Departs Tuesday & Friday 5pm Dorm
Pricing is subject to seasonal changes, please check the current pricing with Peppertree Lodge.
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The Rock -
Overnight cruise. 22 hour island and eco experience. BBQ
dinner and breakfast included plus kayaking, snorkelling,
fishing, island stopovers (bring your own lunch)
Departs 5pm
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Stray Cat -
40ft catamaran. Day sail and swimming with fish,
includes lunch, island stopover, snorkelling
Departs 9.45am
Pricing is subject to seasonal changes, please check the current pricing with Peppertree Lodge.
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On The Edge
- Fastest commercial sailing catamaran in NZ. BBQ lunch,
island stopover, snorkelling, kayaks etc. Only sailing
trip to visit The Hole in the Rock
Departs 9.45am
Pricing is subject to seasonal changes, please check the current pricing with Peppertree Lodge.
NB: prices are correct as of June 2008, but are subject to change and are provided here as basic guidelines only. If you want the most up-to-date prices please check with us before booking.
Bay of
Islands Dolphin Swimming
BBH, VIP & YHA and student
card discounts apply
Dolphin Discoveries - 4 hour trip, original dolphin swimming
company. Under water video viewing, hot showers,
wetsuits and snorkelling gear supplied. Guaranteed marine mammal sighting or another
free trip
Departs
8.00am and 12.30pm
Pricing is subject to seasonal changes, please check the current pricing with Peppertree Lodge.
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Dolphin Adventures - 4 hour trip, small groups. wetsuits and
snorkelling gear, tea, coffee provided. Exclusive island
stopover extension available at no extra cost (morning trip only).
Refund or free trip if dolphins not sighted.
Departs 8.00am and 12.30pm
Pricing is subject to seasonal changes, please check the current pricing with Peppertree Lodge.
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Kings - 6
½ hour Day in the Bay
Swim with dolphins & whale watching, cream trip
route, Hole in the Rock, island stopover
Cruise departs 9.30am
Pricing is subject to seasonal changes, please check the current pricing with Peppertree Lodge.
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Carino -
50ft catamaran. Licensed to swim with dolphins,
includes wetsuits and snorkelling gear, also includes
BBQ lunch, and island stopover.
Departs 9.30am
Pricing is subject to seasonal changes, please check the current pricing with Peppertree Lodge.
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Please note
there is no guarantee you can swim with the dolphins on
every trip. Importantly no company will interfere with
the bonding between a mother and her young; therefore
some trips can end up being viewing only. Still a
magnificent experience
90 Mile
Beach/Cape Reinga
BBH, VIP & YHA and student card
discounts apply
Dune-Rider
4X4 - Unique small, purpose built coaches - travel
through Kerikeri
- guided tour in Puketi kauri forest - visit Ancient
Kauri Kingdom
- travel 90 mile beach (looking for wild horses) -
boogie board the sand dunes
- Cape Reinga and LightHouse - enjoy famous fish and
chip shop
- 20 to 28 people maximum on each bus
Departs Peppertree 7.20am - Returns approx 7.00pm
Pricing is subject to seasonal changes, please check the current pricing with Peppertree Lodge.
Northern
Exposure - tour Puketi kauri forest - visit Ancient
Kauri Kingdom- boogie board the sand dunes - Cape Reinga
and Light Ho- travel 90 mile beach - chill out at
Mangonui Fish Shop
- Departs Peppertree 7.15am
Pricing is subject to seasonal changes, please check the current pricing with Peppertree Lodge.
Fullers Cape
Reinga Wanderer - purpose built comfortable coaches -
guided tour in Puketi kauri forest
- tour in Puketi kauri forest - visit Ancient Kauri
Kingdom
- boogie board the sand dunes - Cape Reinga and Light
House
- lunch option available
Depart Peppertree 7.15am
Pricing is subject to seasonal changes, please check the current pricing with Peppertree Lodge.
Bay of
Islands/90 Mile Beach/Cape Reinga by Air
Hole in the
Rock - 30 minute fixed wing aircraft. Experience
wonderful views of the Bay of Islands
Pricing is subject to seasonal changes, please check the current pricing with Peppertree Lodge.
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Hole in the Rock - 20 minute Helicopter scenic flight to
the "Hole in the Rock"
Pricing is subject to seasonal changes, please check the current pricing with Peppertree Lodge.
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Bay
Discovery - 1 hour fixed wing aircraft. Whangaroa
Harbour, Cavalli Islands, Bay of Islands and Hole in the
Rock
Pricing is subject to seasonal changes, please check the current pricing with Peppertree Lodge.
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90 Mile
Beach Cape Reinga - Cape Reinga and Northland by air and 4WD
5 hour tour - 2 hours total flight time
- 3 hours exploration in a 4X4
See some of the most stunning scenery NZ has to offer,
many places unreachable by road
Pricing is subject to seasonal changes, please check the current pricing with Peppertree Lodge.
Bay of
Islands Fishing
Blue Sea
Charters - Specialists in Kingfish, marlin, snapper,
shark. All bait and tackle supplied. Morning and
afternoon trips daily
Pricing is subject to seasonal changes, please check the current pricing with Peppertree Lodge.
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Spot X -
Fast jet propelled fishing vessel. Snapper specialist.
Bait and tackle supplied
Pricing is subject to seasonal changes, please check the current pricing with Peppertree Lodge.
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Earl Grey -
Kingfish specialist, also snapper, groper etc
Pricing is subject to seasonal changes, please check the current pricing with Peppertree Lodge.
NB: prices are correct as of June 2008, but are subject to change and are provided here as basic guidelines only. If you want the most up-to-date prices please check with us before booking.
Bay of
Islands Diving/Tandem Skydiving
Dive HQ -
Pick up in Paihia, travel by vehicle to Matauri Bay for
quick ride to the wreck. 1 wreck dive and 1 reef dive.
All gear included. Bay of Islands options also
available. Extensive dive courses available.
Pricing is subject to seasonal changes, please check the current pricing with Peppertree Lodge.
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Tandem
Skydive - Experience the thrill of a lifetime. Coast to
coast views, free pick up services.
12,000ft (45 second free fall)
9,000ft
Photo and video options available
Pricing is subject to seasonal changes, please check the current pricing with Peppertree Lodge.
Bay of
Islands Kayaking/Horse Rides
Coastal
Kayakers - ½ day guided tour. Waitangi estuary,
mangrove forest and Haruru Falls. A safe, educational
and exciting eco-tour. No experience necessary,
complimentary tea and coffee.
Pricing is subject to seasonal changes, please check the current pricing with Peppertree Lodge.
Full day guided tour. Visit deserted Motumarie Island to
swim, snorkel or lie in the sun. Waitangi treaty grounds
and estuary, mangrove forest and Haruru Falls.
Complimentary tea and coffee. Snorkel gear provided.
Pricing is subject to seasonal changes, please check the current pricing with Peppertree Lodge.
Two and three day options available also
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Island
Kayaks - Half and full day guided tours, taken to
beautiful locations, depending on the tides and wind
directions. Good opportunities to discover local marine
and bird life. Based on the beach at the end of Kings
Rd, Paihia. Complimentary morning or afternoon tea. Half
day guided.
Pricing is subject to seasonal changes, please check the current pricing with Peppertree Lodge.
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Horseback
Adventures - 1 and ½ hour trek. Beautiful scenery. Free
pick up. Novice or experienced rides available.
Riverbank and gentle hills to faster more challenging
trails.
Pricing is subject to seasonal changes, please check the current pricing with Peppertree Lodge.
Cultural show/Quad Bikes/Amphibious Tour/Glow worms
Quad Bike
Adventures - Quad bike through river, over rocks and
bush tracks to the rocky ridge for awesome views. 500cc
bikes. No experience necessary, wet weather gear
supplied. Free pick up 1 ½ hour
Pricing is subject to seasonal changes, please check the current pricing with Peppertree Lodge.
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Culture
North Night Show - Combining Maori culture, live drama and
sound and light to tell the story of Kupe, the first
Maori to discover this land, through to present day.
Free pick up. 2 hour show
Pricing is subject to seasonal changes, please check the current pricing with Peppertree Lodge.
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Glow Worms
- Guided tour through the unique Kawiti glow worm caves,
beautiful Maori Arts and Crafts, local cheese factory
and the famous Hundertwasser toilets in Kawakawa
Departs 8.30am and 1.00pm (3 hour tour)
Pricing is subject to seasonal changes, please check the current pricing with Peppertree Lodge.
Free
Activities
Kayaks -
use our safe kayaks, no experience required, to explore
the beautiful foreshore and inner islands. Only 100m
from the hostel
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Mountain
Bikes - Quality 21 speed bikes for our guests to use to
explore the area, easy cycling to magnificent views
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Tennis -
Three excellent all weather courts, with lights, for
guests to use. Raquets and balls supplied
DVD/video
library - For the odd occasion when it does rain, we
have an extensive collection of over 130 movies for you
to enjoy
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Walks - A
choice of walks ranging from 30min foreshore walks, bush
and mangrove walks to 4 hour bush and beach walks
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Shops/galleries
- Plenty of good quality shops and galleries in Paihia
and Russell to explore. You are bound to find something
for every one!
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Kerikeri
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Only 20 mins drive from Paihia, visit The historical
Stone Store, Kemp House and Rewa's Village, Rainbow
Falls bush walk (all at the Kerikeri Basin) also many
more galleries and shops and even a chocolate factory.
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