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Cape Brett 'Hole In The Rock' Cruise - Duration: 4 Hours
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. 

You will then pass through the famous Cape Brett "Hole in the Rock" at Motukokako Island and on to view the majestic Grand Cathedral Cave.

Cape Brett - Hole In The Rock
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Cape Reinga Via 90 Mile Beach Day Tour - Duration: 11 Hours
This is definitely not your average bus ride. Travelling to the very top of New Zealand your luxury air-conditioned coach will be driven along a quicksand stream & race through the waves of mighty Ninety Mile Beach! At Cape Reinga you'll enjoy spectacular views including the meeting of the blue Pacific and deep green Tasman Sea. Lots of spectacular scenery and other interesting stops. Informative and entertaining commentary provided. Picnic lunch optional. Choice of 2 fantastic full day tours.

Cape Reigna - 90 Mile Beach
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R. Tucker Thompson Sailing Ship - Duration: 6 Hours
This has to be one of the most relaxing ways to see the Bay of Islands. Explore the area as Captain Cook would have and enjoy the unique experience of sailing on a tall ship built in the style of an old schooner.

Participate in the sailing to whatever level you wish. Includes BBQ lunch. The vessel is fully licensed. A unique experience.

R. Tucker Thompson Tall Sailing Ship
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Supercruise - Cream Trip/Hole in Rock - Duration: 7 Hours
If you want to see all the highlights of the magnificent Bay of Islands in one day then this is the cruise for you. On board our new state of the art cruising catamaran 'Tangaroa

III' you'll do the original 'Cream Trip', take in the awesome 'Hole in the Rock' and go ashore to explore one of the most beautiful islands in the Bay.

Fullers 'Cream Trip' Supercruise
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Bay of Islands Overnight Cruise - 2 Days/1 Night
Treat yourself on this Bay of Islands overnight cruise. Enjoy cruising the pristine tranquil waters of the Bay of Islands as you watch the sun rise and set from the privacy of your own sea view state room on this ultimate 2-day experience. Step aboard Ipipiri, the newly built, four storey state of the art small ship offering stylish interiors and 30 state rooms. The rooms are spread over two decks and all include full sized ensuites and seaviews allowing you to take in the Bay of Islands' spectacular scenery from the privacy of your own cabin. The two other decks offer a spacious sundeck and a 70-seat restaurant with indoor/outdoor dining and bar.

Excitor - Hole In The Rock
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