Boat Cruises

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Boat Cruises

With over 15,000km of coastline to enjoy, New Zealand is naturally quite fond of boats… Boat cruises are a great way to explore NZ's rivers, lakes, beaches and fjords, offering a different perspective on both our landscape and wildlife.

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North IslandCoromandel

Cave Cruzer takes your fun seriously. Book an exhilarating tour experiencing the best thrills & excitement while sightseeing Cathedral Cove...

The R.Tucker Thompson under full sail

North IslandNorthland

A chance to go sailing on a working tall ship in one of the most beautiful parts of New Zealand, the Bay of Islands. Better still, with profits...

South IslandFiordland

South IslandNelson Region

North IslandNorthland

The Rock is NZ’s biggest houseboat. Purpose built for cruising in the Bay of Islands she is a warm, homely & stable. The Rock is suitable for...

Scenic Wildlife Cruises in the Marlborough Sounds

South IslandMarlborough

Swim with Wild Dolphins in their natural environment of the calm sheltered waters of Marlborough Sounds, Scenic Wildlife & Nature Cruises and...

South IslandMarlborough

Easy peasy snorkelling and kayaking!

North IslandNorthland

Breathtaking scenery and diversity in nature that is found nowhere else in the world, unique and endemic species thrive above the water line and...

North IslandTaupo Region

Hukafalls Jet is the only jet boat company permitted to take you right to the base of the mighty Huka Falls, New Zealand’s most visited natural...

Explore beyond the Glaciers with Franz Josef Wilderness Tours. Join a mirror-lake Kayak Tour a Scenic Boat Tour or Fishing trip on Lake Mapourika...

South IslandWest Coast

Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruises - Real Journeys

South IslandFiordland

Escape to the peace and tranquillity of Doubtful Sound on a magical overnight cruise

South IslandFiordland

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Camping NZ App

All the great camping sites on your iPhone™, iPad™ or Android™ phone or tablet. Avoid camping penalties using this council approved app. Featuring offline maps.

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Hahei Explorer - Enter into a blowhole 80ft high!

North IslandCoromandel

Cathedral Cove Tour - experience the adventure!

Matiu/Somes Island

North IslandWellington Region

Matiu/Somes Island

Wellington Harbour

8 km return | 2-3 hours return

A day to remember in the Marlborough Sounds

South IslandMarlborough

Drive a boat, explore the sounds. Fun, freedom & stunning scenery on a guided safari adventure.

South IslandMarlborough

Eco Wanaka Adventures - Lake Cruise & Island Nature Walk

South IslandWanaka Region

Absolute bliss.

Bliss to be had in Native New Zealand Bush.

North IslandCoromandel

South IslandCanterbury

South IslandCanterbury

Join tourism award winners - Black Cat Cruises on a 2 hour Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise, we are the largest most experienced cruise company in...

Tutoko II at the entrance to Doubtful Sound

South IslandFiordland

Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise

Fiordland Expeditions

If you're looking for a small boat cruise with only a dozen people aboard; where you can fish for your dinner, dive for lobster or kayak for that...

South IslandFiordland

Cruise beautiful Lake Manapouri with Real Journeys and explore the wilderness of Doubtful Sound

South IslandFiordland

Go Orange

Doubtful Sound

Practically untouched by humans, Doubtful encapsulates you the moment you arrive.

Cruising at 11 about to depart

Relax on Waimarie Paddle Steamer. Listen to the commentary; visit the engine room and maybe throw some coal in the firebox; meet the homing pigeons...

South IslandFiordland