Dive
The rainbow warrior wreck. the rainbow warrior was a greenpeace boat sunk by french secret service agents on july 7 1985 in auckland. it was refloated and then scuttled two years later near the bay of islands as an artificial reef. dive boat trips to the rainbow warrior are run by paihia dive (http://www.divenz.com/), williams road. tel 0800 107 551 free call or 09 402 7551. fax 09 402 7110. paihia dive teach the padi wreck course using the wreck.
Fullers GreatSights Bay of Islands
Offer the widest range of cruise and tours in the region inlcuding a full day cruise around the bay of islands with a chance to swim with the dolphins. officially licenced by the new zealand department of conservation, fullers greatsights are permitted to actively seek dolphin and whales in and around the bay of islands. most cruises include a trip out the famous hole in the rock and the cape brett lighthouse and a portion of every ticket goes to dolphin research in the bay. fullers greatsights also operate a range of land based tours including cape reinga via 90 mile beach, kerikeri and russell mini tours.
Swim With Wild Dolphins
There are a small selection of companies in paihia that are approved by the new zealand department of conservation to seek dolphin and whales in the wild. these tours allow you to jump into the sheltered bay with both common and bottlenosed dolphins. check with operator for approved doc permit
awesomeNZ.com
Awesomenz.com (http://www.awesomenz.como...) a range of cruise and land tours aimed for the more adventurous traveller. from half day dolphin eco encounters, cape reinga and 90 mile beach day tours to the excitor - ultimate high speed adventure fast boat ride to the iconic hole in the rock.
Swim
At the long, sandy beach north of the wharf along the road to waitangi.
The Rock' Overnight Cruise
'The Rock' Overnight Cruise (http://www.rocktheboat.co.nz) Cruise the Bay of Islands for 22 hours, incorporating lots of water activities, island walks, onboard meals, as well as time to watch the stunning scenery and wildlife.
Bush walks
Through the opua forest. the trail starts at the end of school road. one hour return to the viewpoint overlooking the bay and russell. 2.5 hours each way for a longer walk.
Ipipiri Overnight Cruises
(http://www.overnightcruis...) from october 2009 fullers greatsights will launch a brand new $12m overnight cruise ship in the bay of islands. the cruise will showcase the history of the region on a two day, one night cruise.