SHORE EXCURSIONS · NEW ZEALAND
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The 6 most popular bay of islands shore excursions for cruise passengers. The trips that get you to the sights and back to the ship on time, with run times, prices and the operator behind each one.
Glow worms, Haruru Falls, kauri trees, and chocolate in a time-friendly Bay of Islands shore tour with live commentary.
Most Popular“Yes it became rainy at end of day… it was just basically the glow worm tour. No chocolate which I think was in the description of tour. Just not much bang for buck. Toilet was waste.”
Guided rainforest hike in Bay of Islands from Waitangi Wharf, featuring kauri giants, waterfalls, kokako birdlife, and small-group local guides.
“we had only 4 in our group, which was really nice Ian did a great job of leading us through the forest, pointing out interesting plants and animals he was very knowledgeable of this environment and demonstrated a lot of enthusiasm for the land and what he does in explaining it to his guests i…”
Half-day Bay of Islands cruise shore tour to Kerikeri mission history, Rainbow Falls photos, and lunch with local wine at Plough & Feather.
“Great small-group tour covering a mixture of culture, history, scenery - and a nice lunch with local beer!”
Small-group guided hikes through Puketi Rainforest near Ōkaihau, with kauri views, waterfalls, tea, and optional night kiwi spotting.
“Wonderful tour! So unlike the big bus tours that the cruise line offers. Very knowledgeable guide. Ride out to tour went through beautiful scenery. We opted to include a trip to the glow worm cave which was well worth the additional price.”
Historic Kerikeri cruise tour: Rainbow Falls, Stone Store and Kemp House, Plough & Feather lunch, Makana chocolate, 4 hours.
“Small group very informative and interesting”
Bay of Islands cruise to Hole in the Rock with Roberton Island walk and two island stops for snorkeling, trails, and views.
“Had a fantastic boat trip with these guys - our captain Blair and Sequara were very attentive and gave us lots of information about the many islands and history of the area. We ordered a packed lunch with them which was delicious tRead more”
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