The Rock as she is today was custom-built by Peter and Stacee Honey in 1999. But she started out as a car ferry long before being converted to a floating lodge.
Originally she was a purpose-built car ferry called the 'Normville', running from Opua to Okiato (NZ's first capital) - the first car ferry there to run on her own power.
Later she moved to the west coast as the 'Rawhiti' in the Hokianga. Peter and Stacee Honey spotted her there and saw potential. With a caravan firmly attached to the deck, Peter and mates sailed her round Cape Reinga to the Bay of Islands.
Peter and Stacee spent nearly three years designing and converting her into the unique-looking boat she is today - New Zealand's biggest houseboat. Present owners Sarah and Jonny are proud to host this special cruise.