Top Things to Do in Bay of Islands

We compared all 45 experiences in Bay of Islands so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.8 45 experiences from NZ$ 40 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

All tours (21–40 of 45)

30-Minute V8 Trike Ride Bay of Islands: Haruru Falls & Waitangi
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30-Minute V8 Trike Ride Bay of Islands: Haruru Falls & WaitangiRide a V8 Chev Trike for 30 minutes through Paihia to Haruru Falls and the Waitangi lookout with an experienced driver. Meet at the i-Site 5 minutes before departure.
82 reviews
4.91★
Duration
30m
Next departure: 1 Nov 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 129per person
Bay of Islands scenic tour: Waitangi, Russell & Flagstaff Hill
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Bay of Islands scenic tour: Waitangi, Russell & Flagstaff HillBay of Islands tour from Paihia with guide, covering Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Haruru Falls, Russell, and Flagstaff Hill.
70 reviews
4.81★
Duration
3h 30m
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 109per person
Kayaking in Bay of Islands: Waterfall Explorer
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Best value
Kayaking in Bay of Islands: Waterfall ExplorerPaddle up the Waitangi River to a waterfall on a guided kayak in the Bay of Islands, with Maori history and local knowledge woven through the 2.5-hour.
68 reviews
4.57★
Duration
2h 30m
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 108per person
Bay of Islands Cruise & Island Stopover Half-Day Tour - Paihia
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Travelers' pick
Bay of Islands Cruise & Island Stopover Half-Day Tour - PaihiaThree-hour Bay of Islands cruise from Paihia sails through the Hole in the Rock, stops at Roberton Island for a walk to the lookout.
56 reviews
4.93★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
6
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 155per person
Bay of Islands sailing cruise in Paihia: Help set the sails
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Bay of Islands sailing cruise in Paihia: Help set the sailsSail the Bay of Islands on a 15-metre catamaran from Paihia. Help with the sails, spot wild dolphins and penguins, then swim and snorkel at a sheltered island with BBQ lunch.
52 reviews
4.90★
Duration
6h
Mon, Sat and Sun
09:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 230per person
Kayaking & Paddleboarding in Bay of Islands: Waterfall
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Kayaking & Paddleboarding in Bay of Islands: WaterfallKayak and paddleboard through mangrove forests to a waterfall in Bay of Islands with a local guide. No experience needed, safety boat always on hand.
49 reviews
4.76★
Duration
2h 30m
Every day
13:00
Free cancellationfromNZ$ 98per person
Snorkeling in Bay of Islands, Paihia: Kayaking, lunch & walks
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Snorkeling in Bay of Islands, Paihia: Kayaking, lunch & walksSpend a morning and afternoon snorkeling, kayaking and walking remote islands in the Bay of Islands from Paihia.
44 reviews
4.66★
Duration
6h
Wed and Fri
08:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 288per person
Bay of Islands Wine & Craft Beer Tour with Lunch
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Likely to sell out
Bay of Islands Wine & Craft Beer Tour with LunchTaste wine at Marsden Estate and Sovrano Estate, sample craft beer at PhatHouse Brewing Co., and eat lunch overlooking the vines in Kerikeri.
37 reviews
4.84★
Duration
4h
Fri and Sun
13:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 220per person
Paihia Sundowner Sailing Cruise: 2-Hour Bay of Islands Sail
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Paihia Sundowner Sailing Cruise: 2-Hour Bay of Islands SailSail the Bay of Islands at golden hour from Paihia beach: board straight from the shoreline, swim in a sheltered anchorage.
32 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2h
Tue, Thu and Sat
17:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 99per person
Mountain Bike Rental at Waitangi Park: Full & Half Day
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Mountain Bike Rental at Waitangi Park: Full & Half DayRent a full-suspension or electric mountain bike at Waitangi Mountain Bike Park in Paihia with helmet, map and park entry included.
25 reviews
4.96★
Duration
1h–10h
Every dayfromNZ$ 89per person
Thriller Tour Bay of Islands: V8 Trike Rush through Paihia
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Thriller Tour Bay of Islands: V8 Trike Rush through PaihiaRide a V8-powered Trike from Paihia through native bush and valleys to Opua in 30 minutes with a live guide. Adrenaline-packed thrills and photo stops for thrill seekers.
25 reviews
5.00★
Duration
30m
start times · Every day except Monday and Thursday
6
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 129per person
Kerikeri historic tour Stone Store Mission Station with lunch
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Kerikeri historic tour Stone Store Mission Station with lunchGuided tour of Kerikeri's oldest buildings (the 1832 Stone Store and 1821 Kemp House) plus Makana Chocolate Factory.
22 reviews
4.45★
Duration
3h–4h
Every day except Monday and Thursday
10:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 250per person
Bay of Islands full-day cruise: Hole in the Rock and island stop
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Likely to sell out
Bay of Islands full-day cruise: Hole in the Rock and island stopCruise the Bay of Islands from Paihia or Russell to Motukōkako's Hole in the Rock and Urupukapuka Island, where you'll swim and walk with a live English-speaking guide.
16 reviews
4.63★
Duration
7h
start times · Every day except Wednesday
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 225per person
Bay of Islands Mini Tour: Haruru Falls & Waitangi Visit
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Bay of Islands Mini Tour: Haruru Falls & Waitangi Visit75–90 minute tour from Paihia through the Bay of Islands with stops at Stone Church, Opua Bay, Haruru Waterfalls and Waitangi Lookout.
10 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h 15m–1h 30m
start times · Every day
7
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 75per person
Private Sailing Catamaran Charter: Bay of Islands
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Likely to sell out
Private Sailing Catamaran Charter: Bay of IslandsPrivate luxury sailing catamaran charter in the Bay of Islands for up to 20 guests. Take the wheel, paddleboard to secluded coves, snorkel the coastline.
9 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h
start times · Every day
6
fromNZ$ 2,283per person
Snorkeling in Bay of Islands, Paihia: 65-foot yacht with lunch
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Snorkeling in Bay of Islands, Paihia: 65-foot yacht with lunchSnorkel the Bay of Islands aboard a 65-foot ocean sailing yacht with masks, lunch, morning snacks and a crew that sails the Pacific.
7 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 195per person
Bay of Islands Private Sailing Charter: Catamaran for up to 19
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Bay of Islands Private Sailing Charter: Catamaran for up to 19Sail the Bay of Islands aboard a private catamaran for your group, anchoring at remote islands and secluded bays with paddleboarding and snorkeling.
4 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h
Every day
09:30
Live guide ENInstant confirmationfromNZ$ 4,200per group
Snorkeling in Bay of Islands: Private yacht charter
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Snorkeling in Bay of Islands: Private yacht charterPrivate yacht charter in Bay of Islands with snorkeling gear, paddleboards and lunch included. You set the itinerary and the pace.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h 30m
Every day
10:00
Live guide EN · FRFree cancellationfromNZ$ 1,500per group
Bay of Islands private tour: Waterfalls, wine, chocolate
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Bay of Islands private tour: Waterfalls, wine, chocolatePrivate Bay of Islands tour from Paihia with Rainbow Falls, Stone Store entry, wine tasting and chocolate factory visit in a luxury vehicle.
3 reviews
4.33★
Duration
4h–5h
Every day
09:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 438per person
Russell Historic Town Tour: 1-Hour Coach with Local Guide
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Russell Historic Town Tour: 1-Hour Coach with Local GuideGuided one-hour coach tour of Russell, New Zealand's first town, including Christ Church and Pompallier House with local commentary in an air-conditioned vehicle.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
5
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 40per person
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