Otehei Bay Island Time from Paihia and Russell with Explore NZ.
Set your watch to Island Time at Otehei Bay
How about a getaway to an island in the Bay of Islands? Make a day of it filled with activity and relaxation. Spend the day your way!
Your Island Time experience includes:
- A morning cruise through the beautiful inner islands
to Otehei Bay - A one hour kayak hire to work up an island appetite
- A tasty lunch of fish, chips and salad at the
Waterfront Bar & Café* - Time to explore the stunning beaches and
historical walks on the Department of Conservation’s Urupukapuka Island - Access to the Project Island Song
Interpretation Centre* - An afternoon cruise to get you back to reality on
the mainland
Our biofuel-powered yellow and black Dolphin Discovery V catamaran is designed for comfort, with an abundance of indoor and outdoor seating.
*This may require Department of Conservation approval
To book online, visit the Explore NZ web site
Island Time page>>
^Children 5-15 yrs. Under 5 yrs travel for free but lunch and kayak hire not included in price.
Group rates can be provided for transfers to/from the island, enquiries welcome.
Call +64 9 403 7009 or 0800 DOLPHIN (365 744)
NZ calls only on 0800 number.
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For functions at Otehei Bay we also provide barge & ferry services to get equipment, set up teams, entertainers etc. out to Urupukapuka prior to the event taking place.




