Discover the Bay - Hole in the Rock cruise includes Island Lunch
Overview
Join this half-day tour of the wonderful Bay of Islands. Experience the spectacular scenery in an area rich in culture and history. Encounter diverse wildlife in their natural surroundings as we are licensed to view marine mammals iduring the cruise A tour you will never forget!
Includes a delicious Island BBQ Lunch at Otehei Bay on Urupukapuka Island at your island stopover.
What's Included
- Lunch Includes an Island Lunch at Otehei Bay Cafe
- Licensed by the Department of Conservation to view marine mammals
- 1.5 hour stop at Otehei Bay, Urupukapuka Island
- Cruising among the 144 islands with skipper's commentary
- When conditions permit, get up close to Cape Brett and travel through the Hole in the Rock
- Knowledgeable crew on board to answer your questions and provide commentary
- Snacks Snacks and Drinks available for purchase on board and at the Island Cafe
- Transportation to/from attractions
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Cape Brett Hut
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Otehei Bay Restaurant
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- A portion of your fare contributes to marine mammal research and conservation
- This trip is suitable for children
- Life jackets will be supplied in the event of an emergency
- Please note - this service is a code share with Fullers GreatSights and may operate on their vessel
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 75 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Discover the Bay – Hole in the Rock cruise includes Island Lunch?
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Activity code: C-3567P12
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. Includes an Island Lunch at Otehei Bay Cafe.
- Licensed by the Department of Conservation to view marine mammals.
- 1.5 hour stop at Otehei Bay, Urupukapuka Island.
- Cruising among the 144 islands with skipper's commentary.
- When conditions permit, get up close to Cape Brett and travel through the Hole in the Rock.
- Knowledgeable crew on board to answer your questions and provide commentary.
- Snacks. Snacks and Drinks available for purchase on board and at the Island Cafe.
- Transportation to/from attractions.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Discover the Bay - Hole in the Rock cruise includes Island Lunch is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Discover the Bay – Hole in the Rock cruise includes Island Lunch will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchIncludes an Island Lunch at Otehei Bay Cafe
- Licensed by the Department of Conservation to view marine mammals
- 1.5 hour stop at Otehei Bay, Urupukapuka Island
- Cruising among the 144 islands with skipper's commentary
- When conditions permit, get up close to Cape Brett and travel through the Hole in the Rock
- Knowledgeable crew on board to answer your questions and provide commentary
- SnacksSnacks and Drinks available for purchase on board and at the Island Cafe
- Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- A portion of your fare contributes to marine mammal research and conservation
- This trip is suitable for children
- Life jackets will be supplied in the event of an emergency
- Please note - this service is a code share with Fullers GreatSights and may operate on their vessel
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 75 travelers
