Hauraki Gulf Eco Sailing Adventure
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August 2026
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What you can expect
Discover the outer Hauraki Gulf aboard the 41-foot catamaran Pacific Star, with daily departures from Waiheke Island.
We’ll stop at a pest-free island for a guided walk, plus you’ll have opportunities for swimming, snorkelling and stand-up paddleboarding.
Our guide will help you learn about the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, its islands, history and people. You’ll learn about the oceanography of the Gulf, the resident and migratory species which make the Gulf their home and current conservation efforts on land and sea as we glide along with the wind in our sails.
This unique eco adventure is the only day sailing trip offered in the outer gulf and departing from Waiheke Island.
If you’d like to take the helm or help us trim the sails, skipper Bruce will be happy to show you the ropes.
Your itinerary will depend on the wind direction and weather, so that we can give you the most enjoyable and comfortable experience.
What you need to know
- Catered delicious lunch including local produce
- Snacks, water, hot drinks
- Guided island walk
- Ferry to/from Waiheke
- Aboard the 41-foot catamaran Pacific Star
- Learn about the oceanography of the Gulf
- Learn about the resident and migratory species which make the Gulf their home
- You’ll have opportunities for swimming, snorkelling and stand-up paddle boarding.
- Catered delicious lunch including local produce
- 10:00am - Tour departs from Ferry wharf Waiheke Island
- 5:00pm - Returns to Ferry wharf Waiheke Island
- This experience has a duration of seven hours
- This experience departs from Ferry Wharf Waiheke Island at 10:00 am
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
- Minimum number of tour participants is four
- Your itinerary will depend on the wind direction and weather
- More than 7 days before tour: a 10% fee will be deducted
- Within 48 hours of tour or if you ‘no show’: no refund
- For tours except private groups: Between 7 days and 48 hours before tour: a 50% fee will be deducted unless you rebook (subject to availability)
- For private groups: between 7 days and 48 hours before tour: a 30% fee will be deducted unless you rebook (subject to availability)
- For private groups rebooking may be offered depending on circumstances and availability and any change in numbers may require a re-quote
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
