Piercy Island
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Boat Cruise : Adult:$100-$150
Children: $50-$60
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Piercy Island, Bay of Islands Overview
Piercy Island is one of the most famous spots in the Bay of Islands, where you can view the Hole in the Rock. The cliffs rise to about 150m above sea level but what makes it famous is the 16m high hole carved by the ocean at the island’s southwestern tip. If you are lucky and the weather conditions are right, you can sail through the Hole in the Rock.
The island is called the landing place of Tunui-a-rangi, who first brought the Maori to New Zealand. The Maori named this island Motukokako Island while Captain Cook called it Piercy Island. The Maori warriors had an initiation ritual to climb the rocks to collect a feather from the kokako birds that lived there. Various day cruises to Piercy Island from Russell and Paihia can take 4-6 hours per your booking preference. Adventurous spirits can ride in a helicopter over this landmark or even do the 35m dive underwater to the Cathedral Cave. During the dive, you can spot kingfish, marlin, and sunfish.
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Time required : 5 - 6 hours
Best months to visit : November to February
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