Nature and Wildlife Tours in Paihia at a glance
- Our pick: Bay of Islands Cruise & Snorkel: Hole in the Rock & Twin Lagoons, NZ$ 180 per person (4h 30m, 4.85★ · 206).
- Top rated: Bay of Islands Cruise & Island Stopover Half-Day Tour - Paihia, NZ$ 155 per person (3h, 4.92★ · 62).
- Best value: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Bay of Islands Tour: 144 Islands, NZ$ 155 per person (3h, 4.87★ · 200).
Price per person across the 8 options priced per person: NZ$ 155–NZ$ 269 (median NZ$ 180). With 100+ reviews: 5 of 8.
Of the 8 options: 8 with live guides in English, 8 with free cancellation, 6 with instant confirmation, 8 kid-friendly and 6 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Nature and Wildlife Tours in Paihia
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
8 options
Paihia: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Snorkel Cruise through 144 Bay of Islands with two island stops, snorkel, and sail through Hole in the Rock. 4.5 hours, small groups, gear included. Every day · 09:00 and 10:00 · All ages ★ 4.91 (872 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 180 per person
Bay of Islands Cruise & Snorkel: Hole in the Rock & Twin Lagoons Cruise 144 islands in the Bay of Islands with two island stopovers, snorkelling gear and the chance to sail through the Hole in the Rock. Every day · 09:00 and 10:00 · All ages ★ 4.85 (206 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 180 per person
Bay of Islands: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island BBQ Lunch Feel the salt air on a Bay of Islands cruise, pass through the Hole in the Rock, spot dolphins, and enjoy a BBQ lunch at Otehei Bay. Includes island stopover. Every day · 10:00 and 10:10 · All ages ★ 4.55 (288 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 215 per person
Paihia Bay of Islands: 6-Hour Catamaran Cruise & Island Snorkel 6-hour sailing cruise from Paihia among 144 islands with 2-hour wildlife sanctuary stopover. Includes snorkeling, paddle board, lunch and local guide. Max 16-20 passengers. Every day · 10:00 · All ages ★ 4.95 (323 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 245 per person
Hole in the Rock Cruise & Bay of Islands Tour: 144 Islands Cruise through 144 subtropical islands in the Bay of Islands from Paihia, visiting the famous Hole in the Rock and a remote island lookout. Every day · 6 start times, 08:30 to 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.87 (200 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 155 per person
Bay of Islands Cruise & Island Stopover Half-Day Tour - Paihia Three-hour Bay of Islands cruise from Paihia sails through the Hole in the Rock, stops at Roberton Island for a walk to the lookout. Every day · 6 start times, 08:30 to 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.92 (62 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 155 per person
Bay of Islands sailing cruise in Paihia: Help set the sails Sail 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. Mon, Sat and Sun · 09:00 · From age 4 ★ 4.90 (52 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 230 per person
Bay of Islands Kiwi Bird Sighting Tour from Paihia Morning Spot kiwi birds in their natural habitat, visit Whangarei Falls and the Heritage Museum on this five-hour Paihia tour with water, entrance fees and air-conditioned transport. Next departure: 1 Sep 2027 · All ages ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 269 per person
All 8 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay of Islands Cruise & Snorkel: Hole in the Rock & Twin LagoonsOur pick | NZ$ 180 per person | 4h 30m | 4.85★ · 206 | Every day · 09:00 and 10:00 | English |
| Bay of Islands Cruise & Island Stopover Half-Day Tour - PaihiaTop rated | NZ$ 155 per person | 3h | 4.92★ · 62 | Every day · 6 start times, 08:30 to 14:00 | English |
| Hole in the Rock Cruise & Bay of Islands Tour: 144 IslandsBest value | NZ$ 155 per person | 3h | 4.87★ · 200 | Every day · 6 start times, 08:30 to 14:00 | English |
| Paihia: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Snorkel | NZ$ 180 per person | 4h 30m | 4.91★ · 872 | Every day · 09:00 and 10:00 | English |
| Bay of Islands: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island BBQ Lunch | NZ$ 215 per person | 4h 30m | 4.55★ · 288 | Every day · 10:00 and 10:10 | English |
| Paihia Bay of Islands: 6-Hour Catamaran Cruise & Island Snorkel | NZ$ 245 per person | 6h | 4.95★ · 323 | Every day · 10:00 | English |
| Bay of Islands sailing cruise in Paihia: Help set the sails | NZ$ 230 per person | 6h | 4.90★ · 52 | Mon, Sat and Sun · 09:00 | English |
| Bay of Islands Kiwi Bird Sighting Tour from Paihia MorningGroup of up to 11 | NZ$ 269 per person | 5h | 5.00★ only 2 reviews | Next departure: 1 Sep 2027 | English |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (1): Bay of Islands Kiwi Bird Sighting Tour from Paihia Morning (NZ$ 269 per person)