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Bay of Islands Snorkelling
BOI Snorkelling is the only dedicated snorkelling trip in the Bay of Islands, they are focused on giving you value for money and creating great memories from your time in our beautiful back yard. With two sites planned for most of their trips, their main focus is the Marine Reserve in Deep Water Cove. With its well known clear waters, it is filled with plentiful and varied marine life which also makes it fun for them – as they never know what else will turn up… Explore a massive archway, amazing underwater scenery and have fun with cheeky fish that will make you laugh!
Adult (15+): $190
Child: $120
Special Family Rate: 2 Adults, 2 Children - starting at $560 (extra child $100, limit 3 extra children)
Starting November 2023: 9:00 am departure
From Christmas on: 8:00am & 1:00pm departure
FLYING KIWI PARASAIL
For the best ‘birds-eye’ view of the Bay of Islands, why not try out parasailing! Flying Kiwi Parasail is a locally owned and operated family business since 1998 with the proud title of NZ’s Highest Parasail.
Go up on your own, or bring one or two friends, with single, tandem and triple flights available. You will get about 10 minutes of flight time, and we can take up to 12 people on the boat at the same time with everyone taking turns to go up in the parachute.
In summertime we offer you an optional and perfectly safe dip in the water. If this is something you want to enjoy, please make sure to wear your togs and/or bring a small bag on-board with a change of clothes or a towel.
So come fly with Flying Kiwi Parasail at 1300ft of towline and elevate yourself to new heights!
Duration: up to 1.5 hours on the water depending on the amount of people on the boat
Single Flight: $155 (adults only)
Tandem Flight: $125 (adult), $105 (child under 16 years)
Triple Flight: $125 (adult), $105 (child under 16 years)
GLASS BOTTOM BOAT TOURS
A new adventure in the Bay: this 2 hour Glass Bottom Boat Tour takes you all the way to the Hole in The Rock via Okahu Passage. On the way they visit a few other magnificent spots - known for their amazing marine life - including Deep Water Cove and Otehei Bay. A fantastic trip for the whole family!
Trips are weather permitting and the route might change.
Departing from Paihia Wharf at 9:00 am, 12:00 pm, 3:00 pm
Adult: $125
Child: $69
Family Pass: $350
Xtreme Jet
Jet Boating in the Bay of Islands! Xtreme Jet Bay of Islands is the bay’s newest and fastest thrill ride. With speeds of up to 80km/h you’re in for an absolute trip of a life time while viewing the best parts of the Bay of Islands!
Adult: $89
Child: $69
Family Pass: $290