Hauraki Gulf eco sailing: an Auckland boat tour and one of Terra & Tide's Waiheke Island sailing tours
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Hauraki Gulf Eco Sailing Adventure

Waiheke Island

Small group

Duration

Day trip

Walking

Minimal

Difficulty

Easy

Group size

4 – 12

Region

Waiheke Island

Shared from

$730 pp

The experience

Discover the outer Hauraki Gulf aboard the 41-foot catamaran Pacific Star, with daily departures from Waiheke Island. Join us on a unique Auckland boat tour and eco-adventure, the only day sailing trip in the outer Hauraki Gulf.

Waiheke Island Auckland Boat Tours

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.

Plan your Auckland boat tour

Ready to book your Auckland boat tour? Choose your date and guests in the booking panel on this page, browse all our Hauraki Gulf sailing tours, read our Pest Free Warrant information and how getting to Waiheke Island works, or contact us to plan a private day on the water. Not sure which experience suits your group? Our Waiheke Island team is happy to help.

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Highlights

Moments you’ll remember

Your day

How the day unfolds

Essentials

  • Starts 10am, ferry wharf Waiheke Island
  • FinishesSame place, in time for the 5.00pm Auckland ferry
  • Group size4 – 12
  • RecommendedAll fitness levels, suitable for all ages

What’s included

Everything taken care of

  • Catered delicious lunch including local produce
  • Snacks, water, hot drinks
  • Guided island walk

Not included

  • Ferry to/from Waiheke (tickets can be purchased from us)

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sun glasses, hat, sunscreen
  • Water
  • Raincoat (depending on forecast)

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