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OTHER TOURS
Tour to White Island
Climb aboard PeeJay for a 6 hour eco adventure
to White Island. Step foot upon this unique
volcano and discover an ever evolving landscape
of hissing fumaroles, lava bombs, glittering
crystals, unusual rock formations and hot
thermal streams…Venture to the edge of the
spectacular crater, where your guides will
explain the workings of the volcano and point
out evidence of past eruptions and lahars.
Explore the ruins of the historic sulphur mining
factory and learn about the catastrophes and the
final demise of the mining operation. Back on
board, sit back, relax and enjoy some lunch
while the captain takes you to view the
Australasian Gannet colony (in summer) and the
site of the miners living quarters. As we
cruise home keep an eye out for marine wild life
such as dolphins, whales or the NZ Fur seal.
You will find more information on our White
Island Tour at
www.whiteisland.co.nz.
Coastguard Whale Island Trips
The Whakatane Coastguard runs weekly trips out
to Whale Island throughout summer. This is your
opportunity to explore Whale Island by foot –
access to the island is normally restricted. In
the 07/08 season trips run every Sunday 30
December to 24 February, 2008. Special trips
(for groups) on other days are also possible.
The trip involves cruising out to the Whale
Island on White Island Tours’ 18-seater “Sea
Three” inflatable before landing at Boulder Bay.
Here you are met by Coastguard members – your
guides on the island. The cost per person for
the day is $60 and you book at White Island
Tours. For more information on the tour, see the
attached brochure.
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