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1–2 hours
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Sailing
5–6 hours
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$179
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Sailing
5–6 hours
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$185
per adult
Ports of Call Tours
3–4 hours
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$109
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Sailing
5–6 hours
Recommended by 98% of travellers
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$175
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Sailing
5–6 hours
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$1,850
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Extreme Sports
4 hours
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$362
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Multi-day Tours
3 days
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Extreme Sports
2–3 hours
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$637
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Extreme Sports
4 hours
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$460
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LIKELY TO SELL OUT*
11. 5-Day Best of the North Island Tour from Auckland
11. 5-Day Best of the North Island Tour from Auckland
Private and Luxury
3+ days
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Free Cancellation up to 7 days in advance
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$1,799
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Extreme Sports
4 hours
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$329
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Private and Luxury
3+ days
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$1,885
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Sailing
5 hours
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$1,950
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Port Transfers
4 hours
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$202
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Day Trips
6+ hours
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$825
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Port Transfers
4 hours
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$202
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10–11 hours
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Day Trips
5–6 hours
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$225
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Sailing
6 hours
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$215
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Island Hopper Day Cruise - sailing to wildlife sanctuary island - 6 hr cruise
Island Hopper Day Cruise - sailing to wildlife sanctuary island - 6 hr cruise
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Sailing
6 hours
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$210
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Sightseeing Cruises
3 hours
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$135
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Eco Tours
2–3 hours
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$155
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On the Water
1–2 hours
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Recommended by 96% of travellers
96% of reviewers gave this product a bubble rating of 4 or higher.
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$250
per group
Half-day Tours
4 hours
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Recommended by 95% of travellers
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$210
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Sailing
2 hours
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$90
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Helicopter Tours
20 minutes
Recommended by 98% of travellers
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$303
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What travellers are saying
- Lani SMelbourne, Australia15 contributionsBeautiful ship, stunning sunny afternoon with a moderate breeze, perfect for sailing. Friendly and informative crew. We really enjoyed our sundowner sail. Pity we didn’t go for the whole day experience. Maybe next time.Written 27 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Graham S1 contributionFantastic boat, great crew, plenty of good food. Just a really great trip. Wonderful views of The Bay of Islands. Highly recommend this day trip.Written 13 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- andyWellington, New Zealand1 contributionGreat day out! Thank you! Particularly enjoyed sailing home. Skipper is clearly very proficient, as well as friendly and interestingWritten 3 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- penny vEdinburgh, UK41 contributionsRick and Robin love sailing and it shows and makes all the difference. Fabulous, proper sailing boat that really moves when she gets going! With a limited number of folk on board, it's a great day out. The Bay of Islands is spectacular and this was a great experience. The home cooked lunch was delicious.Written 11 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- EllyBroome, Australia2 contributionsThis trip was absolutely phenomenal. The boat is beautiful and the helpful friendly team made our special day perfect!Written 30 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Victoria B4 contributionsAn incredible skydive. Massive thanks to Prashant who kept me calm, and was so knowledgeable of all the scenery. Great memories and highly recommended the video go pro for the memories. Thanks Prashant! 🙂Written 26 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Frances DLondon, UK2 contributionsThe GOR drive was spectacular. So many different landscapes,, rock formations , coastlines & forests. Our guide, Simon H, was superb: just the right balance between information -local & indigenous knowledge shared, humour & being sharp eyed! He spotted a Koala, don’t know how but despite his best efforts no kangaroos appeared. I rate the trip & Simon 5/5.Written 10 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BobSki-UKClaygate, UK873 contributionsI’ve done lots of adrenaline inducing things in my life but this one wins, hand down, as the most exhilarating.
My tandem instructor Philip (from Sweden?) was absolutely brilliant - just the right balance of professional guidance with calm authority to make my first ever jump both safe and exciting, in equal measures.
In fact, I thought all the staff there, in whatever capacity, were excellent - I image it must be very difficult at times to enthuse over one person’s skydive when they’re involved in dozens (hundreds ?) a day. But everyone there seemed genuinely happy . . . it certainly helped that it was a cloudless sky when we jumped out at 18,000ft !!!
80 seconds of freefall was over in the blink of an eye but Philip kindly let me take the controls (obviously closely monitored) so I could assist in bringing us down.
Had there been immediate availability, I would have paid to do it again but sadly I had to get back down to Whangarei that afternoon.Written 17 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Martin C5 contributionsA brilliant experience. My instructor, Prashant, was great and very likeable. He put me at my ease, this was my first time. Jokingly, he said it was also his. He clearly explained the sequence of things and what I needed to do.
I was having the Gold experience which includes a video. Prashant took video sequences where needed and it made a very enjoyable video of my experience, plus loads of still shots.
It was our last day in New Zealand and it was something I will never forget.
Would I do it again? Yes I would, now
I know what to expect, I will enjoy it all the more.
Martin.Written 2 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Maddie2 contributionsMaurice was very informative and supportive on my first skydive, thank you for the amazing experience! 10/10Written 27 August 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- DMZ40 contributionsIf you would like a perfect day in the Bay of Islands you should charter with this company. Rick and Robin were fantastic hosts. So friendly and accommodating to your wishes. The boat is beautiful, the scenery unmatched and the hosts top notch
Lunch was very tasty. I have run out of superlatives to describe the experience.
In other words I would highly recommend them.Written 14 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
