MEET THE LOCALS
Get to know us and our beautiful piece of paradise, The Bay of Islands, before you join the cruise.
CATEGORIES: All Locals | Local Crew | Local Activities | Local Places | Local Birdlife | Local Marine Life | Local Good Sorts | Local Stories | Local Flora & Fauna
LOCAL CREW
Jonny — Owner. Friendly and out-going. Nothing is too much trouble.
Erin — Skipper. Living her best life loving all the great outdoors has to offer!
Gem — VA. Calm, Capable & Always Behind the Scenes.
LOCAL PLACES
Bay of Islands — Our local marine playground.
The Rock — Our Story. The story of how The Rock came to be.
Paihia — The gateway to the Bay of Islands!
Russell — Check out the historic Russell or also known as Kororareka!
Opua — Top things to do in Opua, Bay of Islands.
Waitangi — Find out more about the Maori history in Waitangi!
Waewaetorea Island — 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".
Waitangi Museum — Let's learn more about Maori history and culture!
LOCAL ACTIVITIES
Kayaking, Dusk Fishing, Snorkelling, Kai Moana, Target Shooting, Paddleboarding, Stargazing, Night Kayaking, Island Walks, Bird Spotting, Marine Life Spotting, Seafood Tasting, Mountain Biking in Paihia, Paihia Walking Tracks.
LOCAL BIRDLIFE
Kiwi, Little Blue Penguin (Korora), Kereru/Kukupa, Tui, Kingfisher/Kotare, New Zealand Dotterel, Black Shag/Kawau, Morepork/Ruru, Fantail/Piwakawaka, Oystercatcher, North Island Robin.
LOCAL MARINE LIFE
Dolphins, Orca, Snapper, Red Gurnard, Stingray/Whai, Kingfish/Kahu, Mussels/Kutai, Kahawai, Sea Urchin/Kina, Octopus/Wheke, Cockles/Tuangi, Oyster/Tio, Scallops/Tupa, Crayfish/Red Lobster.
LOCAL FLORA & FAUNA
Pohutukawa (NZ Christmas Tree), Norfolk Pine, Rimu, Water Phosphorescence.
OTHER
Tiaki Promise, Qualmark Certification.