See the Bay of Islands from water, land and air on this half-day tour that includes a boat cruise, island stopover and helicopter flight. Departing from Paihia, board the Sea Shuttle for a scenic boat ride, and stop for a few hours at Roberton Island to hike, swim or snorkel. Finish with a helicopter tour over the Bay of Islands and hover above the Hole in the Rock for great photo ops.
Scenic cruise of the Bay of Islands from Paihia
Swim, snorkel or relax on a remote island
Helicopter flight over the Bay of Islands
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Scenic Bay of Islands cruise departing at 10am
Island stopover to explore at your leisure
Helicopter tour over the islands returning approximately 2pm
Exclusions
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop off
Departure & Return
Departure point
60 Marsden Rd
Departure Time
Seasonal from October to April, daily departure at 10am
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
What To Expect
Experience the spectacular beauty of the Bay of Islands with a boat cruise, island stopover and helicopter flight from Paihia. The Sea Shuttle takes you into the sparkling waters of the bay to remote Roberton Island (Motuarohia) where you'll disembark at Cook's Cove for a few hours. Use your free time to explore the island however you wish: take a hike along one of the many nature tracks up to steep coastal cliffs for panoramic pictures of the bay; swim and snorkel an underwater trail; or simply sun yourself on the beach as you relax on shore. Bring along a picnic lunch as you will work up an appetite!Later, board the Sea Shuttle and transfer to a helipad atop a large custom-built floating barge. You'll take to the skies for bird's-eye views of the famous Hole in the Rock, a natural formation only visible by sea or air, while your pilot provides commentary and points out the must-see sights. Then soar above the islands on the return helicopter flight to Pahia.ItineraryWhat to bring - Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for a beach visit - Hats, sunscreen, swimwear/towels for swimming - Picnic lunch and drinks - Snorkeling equipment is available for hire, or alternatively you can bring your ownPlease note that there are restrictions on what will fit in the helicopter, so please bring only necessary items
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Minimum numbers apply (2 people). There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
All passenger weights MUST be advised at time of booking for helicopter
This experience requires good weather. If it's canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it's canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date
experience or a full refund
This tour or activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel At least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.