Kings and Fullers Tours and Cruises

Hole in the Rock Cruise

Designed for nature lovers, this adventure begins when you step onboard the luxury "Dolphin Seeker" catamaran which departs on a short cruise across the Bay to pick up passengers from historic Russell before heading out into the clear waters of the beautiful Bay of Islands. On the way to the Cape Brett Lighthouse, the search begins for playful . Bottlenose and common dolphins which take great delight in gliding alongside the catamaran to display their acrobatic flips! Keep a look out for orca whales, penguins, dolphins, seals and bird life. Further out you will visit beautiful Motukokako Island and the famous Hole in the Rock. Hold your breath as you are skillfully navigatd through the hole and past the spectacular Grand Cathedral Cave (conditions permitting). On the cruise back to Paihia you will pass several remote islands, fringed with golden sandy beaches and decorated with redflowering pohutukawa trees during the summer month.

Cape Reinga via 90-Mile-Beach

Discover the Far North of New Zealand - a region rich in Maori culture and tradition. Journey along the magnificent 90 Mile beach in one of the purpose built coaches and stand on the wind swept tip of New Zealand to see where the Tasman Sea collides with the Pacific Ocean.

Your day tour includes a visit to the ancient Puketi Kauri forest, with a 20 minute boardwalk past 1,000 year old Kauri trees and native bush. Stop at Taipa Beach Resort for morning tea (additional cost) then later, enjoy a BBQ lunch at Houhora (additional cost).

Learn some quick sand surfing techniques before grabbing a boogie board to surf down the massive sand dunes at the Te Paki Stream; a fun experience available to all passengers. The journey down the vast and empty 90 Mile Beach will provide striking contrasts to the busy and populated east coast. Feel the sand between your toes as your guide digs for shellfish (conditions permitting).

Kings and Fullers Tours and Cruises - Bay of Islands Dolphin Swim