Meet The Locals

Jonny

Owner/Skipper

Friendly and out-going. Nothing is too much trouble

Erin

Crew

Living her best life loving all the great outdoors has to offer!

Bay of Islands

Local Places

Our local marine playground - come join us.

YHANZ

YHANZ - More than an affordable bed

The Rock

Our Story

The story of how The Rock came to be

Tiaki Promise

Tiaki Promise

The Rock is proudly committed to the Tiaki Promise

Qualmark Certification

The Gold Seal Approval

Kayaking

Bay of Islands Activities

Explore the Bay of Islands waters aboard your own kayak

Dusk Fishing

Bay of Island Activities

Get a taste of the life in the Bay of Islands by fishing in its waters

Snorkelling

Bay of Island Activities

Get in touch with nature and the Kiwi marine wildlife!

Kai Moana

Bay of Islands Activities

Feed your curiosity they say, get a chance to collect fresh seafood with us!

Target Shooting

Bay of Island Activities

Test your shooting skills aboard our boat and win a prize!

Paddleboarding

Bay of Island Activities

Find joy in paddleboarding around the coasts of Bay of Islands

Dolphins

Marine Life

Bottlenose | Maori name - Terehu

Orca

Marine Life

Orca | Maori name kākahi / maki

Snapper

Marine Life

Snapper | Maori name tāmure

Red Gurnard

Marine Life

Gurnard | Maori name - Kumukumu / Pūwhaiau

Kiwi

Bird Life

Kiwi - New Zealand's National Symbol

Little Blue Penguin | Korora

Bird Life

Known as Korora in Maori

Kereru | Kukupa

Bird Life

New Zealand Pigeon | Maori name Kereru | Kukupa

Tui

Bird Life

Tui

Kingfisher | Kotare

Bird Life

Sacred Kingfisher | Kotare

New Zealand Dotterel

Bird Life

Tūturiwhatu Pukunui

Black Shag | Kawau

Bird Life

Also known as the Great Cormorant and Kawau

Morepork | Ruru

Bird Life

Ruru the protector of the night

Fantail | Piwakawaka

Bird Life

Fantail | Maori name Piwakawaka

Pohutukawa

Flora & Fauna

NZ Christmas Tree

Stingray | Whai

Marine Life

Known as Whai in Maori

Kingfish | Kahu

Marine Life

Known as Kahu or Haku in Maori

Mussels | Kutai

Marine Life

Best tasting mussels in New Zealand

Kahawai

Marine Life

Also popular as Australian Salmon

Sea Urchin | Kina

Marine Life

Taste the flavours of the sea in one shell!

Stargazing

Bay of Island Activities

Explore the Milky Way in the Bay of Islands

Octopus | Wheke

Marine Life

Best underwater escape artist

Cockles | Tuangi

Marine Life

A Kiwi classic heart shaped shellfish

Night Kayaking

BAY OF ISLAND ACTIVITIES

Experience the night skies out in a kayak.

Island Walks

Bay of Island Activities

Take a walk in the Bay of Islands!

Bird Spotting

Bay of Island Activities

Get to know New Zealand Birds in their natural habitat

Marine Life Spotting

Bay of Island Activities

Come and see marine life in all its glory!

Seafood Tasting

Bay of Island Activities

Taste the freshest seafood straight from the ocean!

Paihia

Local Places

The gateway to the Bay of Islands!

Scallops | Tupa

Local Marine Life

Do you know what a Tupa is?

Norfolk Pine

Local Flora and Fauna

This is how Christmas smells like!

Crayfish | Red Lobster

Local Marine Life

Read up on the delicious New Zealand Red Lobster or Crayfish!

Waitangi

Local Places

Find out more about the Maori history in Waitangi!

Russell

Local Places

Check out the historic Russell or also known as Kororareka!

Opua

Local Places

Top things to do in Opua, Bay of Islands.

Mountain Biking in Paihia

Local Activities

Ride around Paihia and see the amazing views!

Oyster | Tio

Marine Life

New Zealand is home to the best tasting oyster in the world!

Paihia Walking Tracks

Local Activities

Explore the Bay of Islands by foot!

Oystercatcher

Local Birds

Known as Torea in Maori!

Waitangi Museum

Local Activities

Let's learn more about the Maori history and culture!

Rimu

Local Flora and Fauna

Hard to miss out on this one!

North Island Robin

Bird Life

The singing North Island Robin or Toutouwai

Water Phosphorescence

Local Flora and Fauna

Amazing light show in the water!

Waewaetorea Island

Local Places

Waewaetorea an idyllic island in the Bay of Islands

Moturua Island

A local sanctuary for many of our native birdlife

Motuarohia Island

Roberton Island or "Robbies"