Cruise through the Firth of Thames and anchor off the Coromandel Peninsula. Discover secluded beaches surrounded by native bush. Whilst here, you may also want to visit the Whenuakura Wildlife Sanctuary, known as 'Donut Island', and we can ensure you see it at its finest with a certified guide.

A couple of hours cruise north is Great Barrier Island in the Hauraki Gulf. Explore the vast sand dunes and wild vegetation on the island or take a kayak out to Typhena and watch the friendly dolphins.

Surrounded by a subtropical reef, the Poor Knights Islands are a nature and marine reserve, and the waters surrounding them are home to New Zealand's best-known dive locations. The 11 million year old islands' volcanic origins provide a myriad of spectacular drop offs, walls, caves, arches and tunnels.

The Bay of Islands is a subtropical maritime park. Dotted with 144 islands, it is also New Zealand's yachting centre, home of the NZ Millennium Cup Regatta, and an idyllic spot for water sports and big game fishing. Divers in the party will find the fun extends even deeper. On shore, the Waitangi Treaty Grounds offer an engaging insight into the history of the Maori and the story of how New Zealand became such a united nation.