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Piercy Island, also known as "The Hole In The Rock" (and by its Māori-language name Motu Kōkako), is located off the north coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It is at the very northern tip of Cape Brett in the Bay of Islands.
Scenic cruise out to Motukōkako, the Hole in the Rock, on our purpose-built vessel with large viewing decks and air conditioned cabin. Dolphin and Whale viewing (conditions permitting) with Marine mammal viewing guarantee during winter*.
Find and book Hole in the Rock Cruise options departing from Paihia or Russell in the beautiful Bay of Islands, New Zealand.
- What Is The Hole in The Rock?
- About The Hole in The Rock Boat Cruise
- Our Day on The Hole in The Rock Boat Cruise
- What I Thought of The Hold in The Rock Boat Cruise
- Other Bay of Islands Cruises
- Thanks For Reading!
Of course, to understand what makes the hole in the rock boat cruise so popular you need to know more about the main attraction… the Hole in Rock. The Hole in the Rock is quite literally what the name says, a huge hole through the middle of a rock, or more precisely, an island. Out in the ocean sits a small (but tall) island called Motukokako Islan...
Time and Trip Length
The Hole in the Rock boat cruise tour departs from both the towns Paihia and Russel in the Bay of Islands however the most popular town to leave from is Paihia. It takes just over an hour to get out to the Hole in the Rock, about half an hour exploring that area, and then just over an hour back. The entire tour takes about 3 hours all up. Tours to the Hole in Rock depart at different times throughout the day depending on the tour company you choose.
What a Hole in Rock Cruise costs
The Hole in Rock boat cruise costs around $135 NZD for an adult and $67.50 for a child. This price includes your cruise with commentary and no food or drinks.
What is the boat like
The boats that do the Hole in Rock Cruisehave large seating areas both outdoors and indoors with large viewing windows. Onboard you’ll find a cafe selling snacks and drinks including beer and wine. Since the boat ride is mostly through the Bay of Islands, the water is very calm and it is unlikely that anyone would experience sea sicknesses as there was little to no rocking. The calm ride made it easy to move around the boat and enjoy the view or take photos whenever we wanted.
We head to the main pier in Paihia fifteen minutes before our boat departure time. We boarded the boat and were all settled in ready to go! First, we cruised to the island of Urupukapuka, where some people got off to spend some time at the beach in Otehei Bay. The guide told us that for those of us who wanted to spend time on the island, we had the...
Overall, the Hole in the Rock Boat Cruise was a fun way to spend a couple of hours. It was great to see something different and get out exploring on the water. So much of our time in Northland had been spent hanging at the beach, and this was a nice change of pace. With that said, there are other Bay of Islands cruisesyou can do that I personally e...
1. Bay of Islands Dolphin Cruise
The Bay of Islands is one of the best places in New Zealand to see huge pods of dolphins. For that reason, the Hole in Rock dolphin cruises are the best cruises you can do in the Bay of Islands. Not only will you sail out to the Hole in Rock but you’ll have an expert seek-out pods of dolphins for you to see. In my opinion, this is the best cruise you can do in the Bay of Islands! You can book the best-reviewed dolphin tour in advancehere.
2. Bay of Islands Island Tour
The next tour I highly recommend that’s so much fun is the Bay of Islands Island tour. On these cruises, you’ll visit two remote islands where you can enjoy the crystal clear water and stunning beaches without the crowds. Once on the islands, you can take stunning nature walks or enjoy the water on a kayak, with a snorkel or test your balance on a stand-up paddleboard. These cruises are the perfect afternoon adventure that is relaxing and super fun and the best part is you won’t spend the ent...
3. Hole in the Rock Helicopter Tour
Spend part of your day seeing the Bay of Islands and the Hole in the Rock from up in the air on a scenic helicopter tour! You’ll also have the choice to upgrade for a landing at the Hole in the Rock for a quick exploration! From the sky, you’ll also see the towns of Russell, Paihia, and Waitangi. This flight takes off from Paihia. You can choose from three different tour lengths that best fit your itinerary and budget. The 20-minute is just the scenic flight, the 35-minute includes the Hole i...
A Hole in Rock Cruise is a great way to explore the Bay of Islands but you should also consider the cruise options above. In my opinion, the wildlife and beaches are a lot better than the Hole in Rock! Thanks so much for reading and I really hope you found this Hole in Rock guide helpful. If you have any questions please leave them in the comments ...
An island stopover at Otehei Bay on Urupukapuka Island is included in the Hole in the Rock Cruise. Take a stroll along the white sand beach or climb the hill for panoramic views of the entire Bay of Islands. Our boat features inside and outdoor seats and expansive outdoor viewing decks.
Explore NZ’s State of the art fast boat to the hole in the Rock travelling through the inner islands of the Bay of Islands to the famous “Hole in the Rock” situated at the end of Cape Brett Peninsula, as well as cruising through the breath-taking 114 islands of the Bay of Islands.
Scenic cruise out to Motukōkako, the Hole in the Rock, on our purpose-built vessel with large viewing decks and air conditioned cabin. Dolphin and Whale viewing (conditions permitting). 1.5 hour stop at Otehei Bay to explore the island, take a swim or snorkel, hire a kayak (peak season).
