OTEHEI BAY ACTIVITIES
Make the most of your day at Otehei Bay by adding one or more of our activities to your visit.
Hit the Beach
Enjoy the white sand beaches for safe swimming. With calm waters sheltered from the open ocean it’s the perfect spot to enjoy a splash in the sea.
Kayak Hire
Hire a kayak with Bay of Islands Kayaking to explore the Bay of Islands. You’ll have access to exclusive areas of the island that can only be accessed from the water.
Kayak hire:
Single Kayak – $20 per hour
Double Kayak – $35 per hour
Paddle Board – $25 per hour
Kayak tour:
Price from $120
Includes:
- Your return ferry ticket from Paihia / Russell out to Otehei Bay
- 3 hour guided kayaking tour
- Kayak, snorkelling gear, and dry bags for personal belongings
Walks
Urupukapuka Island offers some of the best self-guided walks available in the Bay of Islands, with tracks ranging in duration from 1-5 hours with varying degrees of difficulty.
Island Conservation Centre
You can learn all about the island’s original natural inhabitants and the ongoing efforts to protect them, as well as the remarkable history of the island at the Project Island Song Conservation Centre.
Corporate responsibility packages are also available.
Complimentary activities
Relax and enjoy a game of giant Jenga, petanque or volley ball on the lawn.
