The Rock Overnight Cruise, Bay of Islands, New Zealand

The Rock is New Zealand’s biggest house boat, she is purpose built and offers a warm, homely, stable environment for cruising the Bay of Islands. With a capacity of 36, the Rock is suitable for travellers of all ages who enjoy great company, new experiences, and who don’t mind getting their feet wet. Our overnight cruise allows guests to encounter everything the Bay has to offer and reflects the adventurous Kiwi spirit.

The Rock Overnight Cruise is a unique way to experience the stunning Bay of Islands in New Zealand. Ten years ago in a burst of “Kiwi ingenuity” a 1969 car ferry was given a complete

facelift into a stable and purpose built overnight cruise vessel. The Rock features a spacious and open downstairs living area that includes a bar, dining area, lounge, pool table, piano and open fire.

The exterior open deck is the ideal platform for fishing, target shooting, swimming, kayaking and snorkelling. Upstairs all cabins have sea views and doors that open onto observation decks perfect for viewing the scenery or wildlife.

Every cruise is small and personal with a maximum of 36 guests. Our crew have all fallen in love with the region: they enjoy introducing our guests to the area and the many new

experiences available onboard. The overnight timeframe allows us more time to take in the region and all that it has to offer.

Dinner and breakfast are both relaxed affairs and a great time to swap stories with other guests. The activities are guided and equipment is provided. With stable kayaks, fishing gear, masks, snorkels and fins for every guest as well as a small dinghy and 18 person tender the Rock has everything required to “Do it All” in the Bay of Islands. There is also time to explore on your own during the island visit.

There is an action-packed itinerary and guests are welcome to take part in every activity or just enjoy the experience of being on the water in our unique vessel. Whether travelling in a group, as part of a tour, or on your own you will feel at home

from the moment you step aboard.

The Rock Overnight Cruise has three six bed dorm rooms available that sleep a total of 18 guests.

The private rooms available are double and family cabins. Our double room consists of one double bed ( Sorry twin configuration not available). The family cabin sleeps up to four people in one double bed and two single bunk beds.

Bed sheets and linen are provided with all rooms. Towels are available for hire for a small cleaning charge.

All cabins have seaviews and have large picture windows with access to an outside balcony. All bathrooms are shared.

By Car: To get from Auckland to Paihia, Bay of Islands. Take State Highway 1 north out of Auckland. (This is the main North/South Motorway that runs through Auckland.) From Kawakawa the Bay of Islands is signposted. The Paihia Wharf is in the middle of the small township and is easy to spot on your right hand side as you drive into town.

For more help on how to get here please contact Sarah/Wendy 0800 762 527

By Plane: Alternatively you can fly from Auckland on an domestic flight into Kerikeri just twenty minutes from Paihia with www.airnewzealand.co.nz or www.saltair.co.nz

By Bus: Catch a bus with any of the below companies from Auckland. Most bus companies leave in the morning and cost around the $50 mark

www.kiwiexperience.com

www.straytravel.com

www.magicbus.co.nz

www.northliner.co.nz

www.intercity.co.nz