13 Sightseeing Tours In Bay of Islands

Depart Paihia on your leisurely afternoon half day tour of Kerikeri, the 'Cradle of the Nation'. Visit the beautiful Kerikeri Basin where you will see New Zealand's oldest European buildings, the Stone Store and Kemp House, plus the Kororipo Pa (a Maori fortress) and Rewa's Village (a reconstructed pre-European Maori fishing village). There is also the opportunity to visit the best of the many workshops in the area that specialize in pottery, woolen goods, paintings and kauri products.

This is the most popular cruise in the Bay for a good reason! The modern high speed catamaran escorts you in comfort around the Bay, past sandy beaches, rocky outcrops and the many varied island landscapes as you make your way out to the Cape Brett Lighthouse.

The only authentic "Cream Trip". Fullers Bay of Islands have been delivering mail and supplies to island residents, exclusively for over 100 years. See idyllic sandy bays and homes up close as you truly explore life in the Bay.

Spend the day with us aboard the late Sir Peter Blake's World Famous high performance 80ft Maxi Yacht Lion New Zealand. Sail amongst the bay's 144 islands and get involved with the sailing.

Be guided by experienced driver guides to Cape Reinga, the place where Maori spirits depart for ancient Hawaiiki. Sense the power of the ancient Kauri giant trees, shoot down massive sand dunes on sandboarding or wriggle your toes in the sand to gather your own shellfish.

Step back in time and experience the Bay of Islands onboard the unique tall ship 'R. Tucker Thompson,' with this Full Day Sail out of Russell.

Horse riding through the Waitangi Forest, we'll choose the pace and terrain according to the level of experience of the group. These horse treks take about 2 hours and you'll enjoy beautiful scenery, forestry, ocean views and perhaps a splash into the sea at Wairoa Bay.