Title: Things to Do in Pakaraka in 2026 | Expedia.com [Pakaraka Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Pakaraka.dx3000001876)[Hotels in Pakaraka](https://expedia.com/Pakaraka-Hotels.d3000001876.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Pakaraka](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Pakaraka.d3000001876.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Pakaraka](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Pakaraka.d3000001876.Car-Rental-Guide)[Pakaraka Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Pakaraka.d3000001876.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Pakaraka ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Pakaraka Types of activities [Pakaraka Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Pakaraka.dx3000001876) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most popular activities in Pakaraka ### Tours & day trips [See all 57 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000001876&location=Pakaraka&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Bay of Islands Cruise & Island Tour - Snorkel, Hike,Swim,Wildlife](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44735177/5e7aa4cd-561b-4285-a58c-1b1ad3df4412.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bay of Islands Cruise & Island Tour - Snorkel, Hike,Swim,Wildlife 4h 30m 9.8/10 87 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $101 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/bay-of-islands-cruise-island-tour-snorkel-hike-swim-wildlife.a44735177.activity-details?&rid=3000001876&location=Pakaraka&swp=off) ![Bay of Islands Scenic Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48942978/671ec7be-d888-42ec-b4bc-5984d21931e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bay of Islands Scenic Tour 3h 30m 9.8/10 34 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/bay-of-islands-scenic-tour.a48942978.activity-details?&rid=3000001876&location=Pakaraka&swp=off) ![Far North New Zealand Tour Including 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga from Pai...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/726566/1dddf5d2-b433-4424-b8c0-fa14a8dc2321.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Far North New Zealand Tour Including 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga from Pai... 11h 9.6/10 102 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $116 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/far-north-new-zealand-tour-including-90-mile-beach-and-cape-reinga-from-paihia.a726566.activity-details?&rid=3000001876&location=Pakaraka&swp=off) ![Paihia: Glass Bottom Boat Tour to the Hole in the Rock](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48106255/0fa7fed6-e29f-480c-bd27-37e91b35cc24.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Paihia: Glass Bottom Boat Tour to the Hole in the Rock 2h 30m 9.6/10 51 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $74 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/paihia-glass-bottom-boat-tour-to-the-hole-in-the-rock.a48106255.activity-details?&rid=3000001876&location=Pakaraka&swp=off) ![From Paihia: Scenic Cruise with Roberton Island Stopover](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4754852/6b3f184b-d3f8-4880-b44d-9e9008410d71.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Paihia: Scenic Cruise with Roberton Island Stopover 3h 10/10 115 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $86 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-paihia-scenic-cruise-with-roberton-island-stopover.a4754852.activity-details?&rid=3000001876&location=Pakaraka&swp=off) ![Shore Excursion: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Island stopover](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50883134/ade7c292-5ab4-4d7c-b01c-fc8c3a305f52.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Shore Excursion: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Island stopover 4h 30m Free cancellation available $101 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/shore-excursion-hole-in-the-rock-cruise-with-island-stopover.a50883134.activity-details?&rid=3000001876&location=Pakaraka&swp=off) ![Discover the Bay - Hole in the Rock cruise includes Island Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/726562/b9b25ee6-e8af-4d16-bf56-82b8084798a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Discover the Bay - Hole in the Rock cruise includes Island Lunch 4h 30m 9.2/10 101 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $113 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/bay-of-islands-discover-the-bay-cruise-including-dolphins.a726562.activity-details?&rid=3000001876&location=Pakaraka&swp=off) ![From Paihia: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour: 3 Hour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48137548/0002adaa-7a88-4069-b229-0718c92e3556.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Paihia: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour: 3 Hour 3h 10/10 20 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $86 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/paihia-russell-hole-in-the-rock-bay-of-islands-cruise.a48137548.activity-details?&rid=3000001876&location=Pakaraka&swp=off) ![Bay of Islands: Awesome Day Sailing Tour with Island Stop](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4769913/c4e98d5c-e27f-4322-82f2-8392d740c1d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bay of Islands: Awesome Day Sailing Tour with Island Stop 6h 10/10 27 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $104 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/bay-of-islands-awesome-day-sailing-tour-with-island-stop.a4769913.activity-details?&rid=3000001876&location=Pakaraka&swp=off) ![**Popular Cruiseship Tour** - Total Kiwi Experience!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51029332/4d1d85c4-39d7-4f6a-b63b-4f482f090bc3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### \*\*Popular Cruiseship Tour\*\* - Total Kiwi Experience! 5h Free cancellation available $160 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/popular-cruiseship-tour-total-kiwi-experience.a51029332.activity-details?&rid=3000001876&location=Pakaraka&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 14 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000001876&location=Pakaraka&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![From Paihia: Scenic Cruise with Roberton Island Stopover](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4754852/6b3f184b-d3f8-4880-b44d-9e9008410d71.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Paihia: Scenic Cruise with Roberton Island Stopover 3h 10/10 115 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $86 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-paihia-scenic-cruise-with-roberton-island-stopover.a4754852.activity-details?&rid=3000001876&location=Pakaraka&swp=off) ![Scenic Tour - Bay of Islands, 30 mins (min2)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45275075/a38687fc-f47a-4e48-bcfb-270fd4c72f0f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Scenic Tour - Bay of Islands, 30 mins (min2) 30m 9.8/10 20 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $77 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/scenic-tour-bay-of-islands-30-mins-min2.a45275075.activity-details?&rid=3000001876&location=Pakaraka&swp=off) ![Thriller Tour - Bay of Islands, 30 mins (min 2)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45279507/762af959-8f1e-4d3a-9d9d-7971cc52b71d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Thriller Tour - Bay of Islands, 30 mins (min 2) 30m Free cancellation available $77 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/thriller-tour-bay-of-islands-30-mins-min-2.a45279507.activity-details?&rid=3000001876&location=Pakaraka&swp=off) ![Bay Combo Tour - 60 mins (min 2)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45271301/87b30c28-5a50-47ff-af5d-294a12a7ac6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bay Combo Tour - 60 mins (min 2) 1h 9.8/10 48 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $140 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/bay-combo-tour-60-mins-min-2.a45271301.activity-details?&rid=3000001876&location=Pakaraka&swp=off) ![Private Charter: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Island Stopovers](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47070530/0e79a11e-255a-4677-8dc4-611d3adb859c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Charter: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Island Stopovers 4h 30m $4,639 includes taxes & fees per traveler [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-charter-bay-of-islands-cruise-island-tour.a47070530.activity-details?&rid=3000001876&location=Pakaraka&swp=off) ![Full Day Private Shore Tour in Auckland from Bay Of Islands Port](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46920399/407ab937-f711-4aea-9799-5c29e2a5982e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Private Shore Tour in Auckland from Bay Of Islands Port 12h $502 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-private-shore-tour-in-auckland-from-bay-of-islands-port.a46920399.activity-details?&rid=3000001876&location=Pakaraka&swp=off) ![Private Catamaran Full Day Sailing Charter | Bay Of Islands](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46609765/bf8da538-52b4-4542-a365-9c7b805783a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Catamaran Full Day Sailing Charter | Bay Of Islands 6h $2,498 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-sailing-charter-bay-of-islands-16-19-people.a46609765.activity-details?&rid=3000001876&location=Pakaraka&swp=off) ![Private Luxury Sailing Catamaran Charter in the Bay of Islands](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46392831/c9fa03d6-173b-4d1c-81ef-e6d916ee2f09.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Luxury Sailing Catamaran Charter in the Bay of Islands 6h 10/10 1 Viator review $2,456 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-luxury-yacht-charter-in-the-bay-of-islands.a46392831.activity-details?&rid=3000001876&location=Pakaraka&swp=off) ![Phantomsailing Private Charters](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45971177/242cfc50-fde2-4432-839d-6988891f1919.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Phantomsailing Private Charters 5h Free cancellation available $1,160 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting 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Roberton Island Stopover 3h 10/10 115 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $86 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-paihia-scenic-cruise-with-roberton-island-stopover.a4754852.activity-details?&rid=3000001876&location=Pakaraka&swp=off) ![From Paihia: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour: 3 Hour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48137548/0002adaa-7a88-4069-b229-0718c92e3556.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Paihia: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour: 3 Hour 3h 10/10 20 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $86 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/paihia-russell-hole-in-the-rock-bay-of-islands-cruise.a48137548.activity-details?&rid=3000001876&location=Pakaraka&swp=off) ![Hole in the Rock Tour & Bay of Islands Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48410498/5e8275dd-5277-4d72-9e9e-cbb19c14272c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hole in the Rock Tour & Bay of Islands Cruise 3h 8.8/10 3 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $86 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/hole-in-the-rock-tour-bay-of-islands-cruise.a48410498.activity-details?&rid=3000001876&location=Pakaraka&swp=off) ![2-Day Islands Adventure Cruise on The Rock](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/372760/e82773f8-69b0-4d72-9197-007cf399d5ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 2-Day Islands Adventure Cruise on The Rock 2d Free cancellation available $231 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/2-day-islands-adventure-cruise-on-the-rock.a372760.activity-details?&rid=3000001876&location=Pakaraka&swp=off) ![Carino Wildlife Cruises - Island and Wildlife Day Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1395425/b3db31e1-525b-4e0e-a2e6-9b52a2c39876.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Carino Wildlife Cruises - Island and Wildlife Day Cruise 6h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_3000001876) ## Recommended things to do in Pakaraka | Number of things to do | 62 | | ------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Russell: 1-Hour Sightseeing Tour by Coach & Long Beach](/things-to-do/russell-1-hour-sightseeing-tour-by-coach-long-beach.a45224869.activity-details): $21 | | Top 5 things to do | [Bay of Islands Cruise & Island Tour - Snorkel, Hike,Swim,Wildlife](/things-to-do/bay-of-islands-cruise-island-tour-snorkel-hike-swim-wildlife.a44735177.activity-details)[Far North New Zealand Tour Including 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga from Pai...](/things-to-do/far-north-new-zealand-tour-including-90-mile-beach-and-cape-reinga-from-paihia.a726566.activity-details)[Discover the Bay - Hole in the Rock cruise includes Island Lunch](/things-to-do/bay-of-islands-discover-the-bay-cruise-including-dolphins.a726562.activity-details)[Glow Worm Caves Express Tour in Bay of Islands](/things-to-do/glow-worm-caves-express-tour-in-bay-of-islands.a46127771.activity-details)[Day Cruise & Island Tour - Snorkel/Wildlife/Paddleboard/Islands](/things-to-do/day-cruise-island-tour-snorkel-wildlife-paddleboard-islands.a45272433.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Russell: 1-Hour Sightseeing Tour by Coach & Long Beach](/things-to-do/russell-1-hour-sightseeing-tour-by-coach-long-beach.a45224869.activity-details) | | With kids | [Bay of Islands Cruise & Island Tour - Snorkel, Hike,Swim,Wildlife](/things-to-do/bay-of-islands-cruise-island-tour-snorkel-hike-swim-wildlife.a44735177.activity-details)[Far North New Zealand Tour Including 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga from Pai...](/things-to-do/far-north-new-zealand-tour-including-90-mile-beach-and-cape-reinga-from-paihia.a726566.activity-details)[Discover the Bay - Hole in the Rock cruise includes Island Lunch](/things-to-do/bay-of-islands-discover-the-bay-cruise-including-dolphins.a726562.activity-details)[Glow Worm Caves Express Tour in Bay of Islands](/things-to-do/glow-worm-caves-express-tour-in-bay-of-islands.a46127771.activity-details)[Day Cruise & Island Tour - Snorkel/Wildlife/Paddleboard/Islands](/things-to-do/day-cruise-island-tour-snorkel-wildlife-paddleboard-islands.a45272433.activity-details) | ## What to do in Pakaraka --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Pakaraka? 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Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Pakaraka ![Sunny day aerial view of people fishing on Coromandel Wharf and relaxing on the beach in Waitawa Regional Park, Kawakawa, Auckland, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634305079813/fb879831-f586-48cd-afef-1c9fcd403345.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kawakawa ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Pakaraka worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Pakaraka? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Pakaraka? ### Is three days enough to stay in Pakaraka? ### What are some activities to do in Pakaraka with kids? > - [Bay of Islands Cruise & Island Tour - Snorkel, Hike,Swim,Wildlife](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/bay-of-islands-cruise-island-tour-snorkel-hike-swim-wildlife.a44735177.activity-details) > - [Far North New Zealand Tour Including 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga from Pai...](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/far-north-new-zealand-tour-including-90-mile-beach-and-cape-reinga-from-paihia.a726566.activity-details) > - [Discover the Bay - Hole in the Rock cruise includes Island Lunch](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/bay-of-islands-discover-the-bay-cruise-including-dolphins.a726562.activity-details) > - [Glow Worm Caves Express Tour in Bay of Islands](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/glow-worm-caves-express-tour-in-bay-of-islands.a46127771.activity-details) > - [Day Cruise & Island Tour - Snorkel/Wildlife/Paddleboard/Islands](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/day-cruise-island-tour-snorkel-wildlife-paddleboard-islands.a45272433.activity-details) ### What to do in Pakaraka for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Pakaraka? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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