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Otehei Bay Ferry to Urupukapuka Island - Half Day Experience

Highlights

Discover Urupukapuka Island at your own pace!
Relax on the beach or explore on foot, discovering the many walks available on the island with different look out spots.
A fully licensed café is onsite for a bite to eat or a drink.

Enjoy a few hours on Urupukapuka Island with our quick ferry transfer to Otehei Bay!

Explore this slice of island paradise at your own pace! Find a quiet spot to relax and soak up the scenery, enjoy a swim at the safe sandy bay or adventure out on one of the many walks on the island. A fully licensed café is available onsite.

Discover the beautiful Urupukapuka Island, the largest island in the Bay of Islands!

Adult $70.00 (Includes Return)

Child $40.00 (5-15 years - Includes Return)

Infant $0.00 (0-4 years old)

Duration

Allow 4.5 - 6 hours for the whole experience

Location

Paihia Wharf or Russell Wharf

Child Friendly

This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

Please select the correct departure location when booking:
Departing from Paihia: Please Check in at the Maritime Building before the wharf 15 minutes before departure time.
Departing from Russell: Please report to the far end of Russell Wharf 15 minutes before departure time.
Please Note: Pricing includes return ferry. Booking times are not transferrable. Children 0-4 years old travel free, please note they must be booked in when proceeding through checkout.
Departing Otehei Bay: Please be ready on the Otehei Bay Wharf 10 minutes before departure.
Return Ferry times from Otehai Bay:12:15pm, 4.15pm (operation subject to demand), 5:45pm
Duration Time: Duration time for this experience includes your time on the island. The ferry to and from Otehei Bay is 40 minutes.

Available Bookings from 11 Feb to 24 Feb 2026

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

Change Dates

11:30am - Paihia

11:40am - Russell

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Child$40.00
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Child$36.00
Infant Free of Charge

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Child$36.00
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Child$36.00
Infant Free of Charge

Adult$42.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$36.00
Infant Free of Charge

Adult$42.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$36.00
Infant Free of Charge

Adult$42.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$36.00
Infant Free of Charge

Adult$42.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$36.00
Infant Free of Charge

Adult$42.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$36.00
Infant Free of Charge

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Otehei Bay Ferry to Urupukapuka Island - Half Day Experience

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Heather from New Zealand wrote on 15 June 2025

Recommend

Ferry departed Paihia on time, smooth trip, interesting information, helpful trip map.

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angelikat from New Zealand wrote on 21 March 2025

Paradise

Smooth and comfortable ferry ride and such a beautiful island. Especially liked Sunset bay.

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marionb5 from New Zealand wrote on 10 February 2026

Great half day trip from Russel

What a beautiful day, after a 25 min ferry to Urupukapuka we spent a good 4 hours on the Island. Highly recommend the loop walk and have a swim and sandwiches (BYO) at Paradise Bay. The walk back to the ferry from there only took us under an hour.

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philippah3 from New Zealand wrote on 06 February 2026

Great day out

Really organized and amazing views on boat and waking on the island. Food and drink at local cafe affordable.

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Sandra Tupu from New Zealand wrote on 05 February 2026

Urupukapuka 1/2 day trip

Most beautiful day, many walking options fantastic views and gorgeous beaches.

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Adult Includes Return

Child 5-15 years - Includes Return

Infant 0-4 years old

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