ACTIVITIES
There is so much to do in the Bay of Islands - here is a small selection of activities to get you started!
Fullers Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise
Discover the Bay's pristine islands and along the Cape Brett Penninsula. Cruise past many of the 144 islands and take in the sights of the Hole in the Rock and the rich history and scenery that makes up the Bay of Islands. Keep an eye out for dolphins throughout your cruise. Includes a stop at Otehei Bay on Ururpukapuka Island where you have time to relax, take a walk, have a swim or enjoy a bit to eat and drink from the on-site fully licensed cafe.
Fullers Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach Day Tour
A visit to New Zealand is not complete without a journey to the very top of the North Island - Cape Reinga (Te Rerenga Wairua). Uncover the wild beauty of this vast and untouched region, rich in Maori culture and tradition, on a full-day return tour from Paihia or Kerikeri. Experience the thrill of driving along 90 mile beach (Te Oneroa-a-Tohe) and sand boarding on the giant dunes.
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Stand on the spot where New Zealand’s founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi, was signed in 1840. Find out how this document was forged with admission to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.
Admission is valid for two consecutive days and includes:
- Informative guided tour around Waitangi Treaty Grounds (50 minutes)
- Māori cultural experience (30 minutes)
- Full access to New Zealand's most important historic site, including all heritage buildings and the world's largest ceremonial waka.
- Entry to Te Kōngahu Museum of Waitangi
- Entry to Te Rau Aroha Museum of the Price of Citizenship
Hāngī & Concert
Spend an evening immersed in Māori culture with a traditional ‘hangi’ dinner and live performance, held at the historically important signing site of the Waitangi Treaty. Enact a warrior challenge on a bush walk and watch energetic Māori music and dance. For dinner, feast on a multilayered meal cooked using the ancient hangi pit oven method.
