Dolphin Discoveries - Discover the Bay

Cruise amongst the 144 islands on our luxury vessel where Dolphin/Whale watching is guaranteed. Travel through the world famous 'Hole in the Rock' and encounter wildlife in their natural environment.

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Whether you're looking for places to stay, things to do or ways to getting around, the Qualmark provides the quality assurance you need. Qualmark assured businesses can be found across New Zealand.

When you see the Qualmark it means that those businesses have been independently assessed against a set of national quality standards. It identifies professional and trustworthy businesses so you can book and buy with confidence.

Great Places to Stay

Whether you're looking for a luxury hotel, a family motel, a budget backpacker, a homely bed & breakfast, a holiday home or a spacious holiday park, the Qualmark identifies quality assured accommodation suitable for any type of traveller.

Accommodation providers have undergone a rigorous assessment and licensing process to become part of the Qualmark licensing system. They will meet your essential requirements of cleanliness, safety, security and comfort; and offer a range and quality of services appropriate to their star grade.

Accommodation providers are also assessed on environment performance.

The star grading and classification system applies to accommodation. The Qualmark gives you details on both the accommodation category and their star grading. When you see a Qualmark Enviro Award logo it identifies their level of environmental performance.

Things to Do & Ways to Get Around

If you're looking for things to do and ways to get around, Qualmark endorsed visitor services, transport and visitor activities are the smartest choice, from abseiling to yachting, art galleries to wilderness walks, to tour buses.

Businesses that carry the Qualmark have met quality standards in safety, facilities, equipment, customer service and more. You can count on them to deliver a quality experience. Qualmarked businesses are also assessed on environmental performance. Look for the Qualmark Enviro Award logo for top performers in this area.

Qualmark Enviro Awards

All tourism businesses with a Qualmark logo have been assessed on their environmental performance; meaning that they have met a set of benchmark criteria and actions. These include the completion of environmental review and action plans, recycling options, and other initiatives.

The Qualmark Enviro Awards recognise those businesses that go beyond the benchmark. By demonstrating a commitment to being the best possible advocate within the community and continuing to minimise their environmental impact and resource usage; they earn the right to display and use an Enviro Gold, Silver or Bronze logo.

For you, recognising top performing Qualmark Enviro businesses is easy. Look for the Enviro Award logos on online listings and in other promotional material such as guide books and brochures. This is part of New Zealand tourism's commitment to looking after New Zealand for future generations to continue to enjoy.

Find out more about Qualmark on www.qualmark.co.nz

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  • Phone +64 9 402 8234
Dolphin viewing right up close
Kayaks on Otehei Bay
Jumping Dolphins
13 D5 on way to 'Hole in Rock'

About

Discover what the Bay of Islands is really all about. The Bay boasts some of the most spectacular ecosystems and has become renowned as a world class playground, this cruise is an experience like no other.
View the iconic ‘Hole in the Rock’, meet the local dolphins, visit the stunning Otehei Bay and enjoy time on the beach exploring Urupukapuka Island and learning or even become involved in the incredible community ecological restoration programme, ‘Project Island Song’ that is occurring throughout the eastern Bay of Islands.
Learn about the rich history and culture of the bay while cruise amongst the 144 stunning islands.

The only ‘Hole in the Rock’ trip with a lifetime dolphin viewing guarantee.

Opening times

  • Business hours: 8.30am-5.30pm, 7 days.
  • Months of operation: All months of the year

Facilities and Features

  • Proximity to airport: it takes about 20-30 min by car to get to the Kerikeri Airport from Paihia
  • Proximity to coach terminal: we are located in the town centre
  • Proximity to town: we are located in the town centre

Physical address

Dolphin Discoveries - Discover the Bay, Cnr Marsden & Williams Rds, Paihia, Northland, 0200, New Zealand.

Pricing and Conditions

Adult $95.00 - $95.00

Language support

  Written Spoken
Chinese (Traditional) Yes Yes
French Yes Yes
German Yes Yes
Italian Yes Yes
Japanese Yes Yes

Contact us by

  • Phone +64 9 402 8234
  • Freephone 800 365 744
  • Fax +64 9 358 3137

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