Jump on a quick ferry transfer to Otehei Bay on Urupukapuka Island from Paihia or Russell. Explore this beautiful island recreational reserve with teeming birdlife, native bush and extensive walking tracks…

Experience a slice of island paradise at Otehei Bay, Urupukapuka Island and discover one of Northlands best kept secrets. Relax and listen to the soundtrack of waves and bird song or get busy with a day of activities in this stunning island setting.

Swim at the safe secluded beaches, go for a walk, hire a kayak or perhaps enjoy lunch, dinner or a cold drink from our fully licensed café.

Island activities include:

  • Relax on island time – find a quiet spot to soak up the scenery
  • Enjoy a swim at the safe sandy bay
  • Explore on foot – take one of the many walks on the island, listen to all the different bird song and take in the stunning vista from numerous different look out spots.
  • Hire a kayak or SUP – subject to availability & additional costs
  • Spot the birds – listen to the prolific birdsong and find out about the project Island Songconservation programme at our conservation centre
  • Refuel – enjoy a bite to eat or a drink from the fully licensed cafe onsite
  • Stay longer and camp at one of the designated campsites

Take a ferry from Paihia to Otehei Bay for a day enjoying Urupukapuka Island

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Relax, explore, swim, tan, kayak, eat, have it your way with this flexible day out in the Bay of Islands!

Jump on a quick ferry transfer to Otehei Bay on Urupukapuka Island from Paihia or Russell. Explore this beautiful island recreational reserve with teeming birdlife, native bush and extensive walking tracks…

Experience a slice of island paradise at Otehei Bay, Urupukapuka Island and discover one of Northlands best kept secrets. Relax and listen to the soundtrack of waves and bird song or get busy with a day of activities in this stunning island setting.

Swim at the safe secluded beaches, go for a walk, hire a kayak or perhaps enjoy lunch, dinner or a cold drink from our fully licensed café.

Island activities include:

  • Relax on island time – find a quiet spot to soak up the scenery
  • Enjoy a swim at the safe sandy bay
  • Explore on foot – take one of the many walks on the island, listen to all the different bird song and take in the stunning vista from numerous different look out spots.
  • Hire a kayak or SUP – subject to availability & additional costs
  • Spot the birds – listen to the prolific birdsong and find out about the project Island Songconservation programme at our conservation centre
  • Refuel – enjoy a bite to eat or a drink from the fully licensed cafe onsite
  • Stay longer and camp at one of the designated campsites
Northland
6 Hours
2 Adults

$189

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Summer – September to May:

Daily

Paihia: 8:30am | 10:00am* | 11:30am | 2:00pm | 5:00pm | 6:30pm*
Russell: 8:40am | 10:10am* | 11:40am | 2:10pm | 5:10pm | 6:40pm*
Otehei: 10:45am | 12:15pm | 1:15pm* | 4:15pm | 5:45pm | 8:30pm*

Winter – July to August:
Daily – 
subject to demand

Paihia: 10am
Russell: 10:10am
Otehei Bay: 1:45pm | 4:15pm*

*Operating subject to demand

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