Explore - Auckland

11/12/2024

Great to have both our America’s Cup Yachts out on the water together this week - all ready for the summer season ahead 🙌

07/12/2024

All you need to know about the amazing new Forest Flight Zipline experience at Man O’ War…

We give the thrilling experience a try.

26/11/2024

𝗧𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗥𝗜 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗜 𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗬

Visit Tiritiri Matangi Island this weekend, Saturday 30 November, and take advantage of this rare opportunity to explore New Zealand's oldest working lighthouse! Climb to the very top of the tower, enjoy the sweeping views across the Hauraki Gulf and learn about its rich maritime history.

For full details and to book visit https://www.exploregroup.co.nz/auckland/tiritiri-matangi-island-lighthouse-open-day/

22/11/2024

💚 KIWI RELEASE | ROTOROA ISLAND | POSTPONED 💚

Sadly, the kiwi chick due to be released this weekend has developed an issue with it's eye, so Save the Kiwi have made the wise decision to keep the chick in their care for a little bit longer to monitor and provide a round of antibiotics.

We'll announce a new date for the release when we can. Watch this space!

07/11/2024

𝗠𝗮𝗻 𝗢' 𝗪𝗮𝗿 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 | 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟲 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 🥂

Kick start your summer - Travel direct with Explore to Man O' War Vineyards Waiheke (no bus required) to celebrate the 2024 release of Man O' War's summer icon, Pinque!

Reserve your spot at the Tasting Room restaurant or bring a blanket and relax on the lawn. The Garden Bar will be open with live music from 12pm.

To book visit https://www.exploregroup.co.nz/auckland/man-o-war/ and use promocode 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗥 to 𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝟮𝟱% on your journey!

06/11/2024

We are excited to share that Tiritiri Matangi Island's biodiversity enhancing project has been selected as a finalist for international funding by the European Outdoor Conservation Association - AND THEY NEED YOUR VOTE!! 🌏 💚

To find out more and to help secure funding for the vital conservation work that the Supporters of Tiritiri Matangi do on the island visit https://www.eocaconservation.org/our.../project-voting/ and vote for Project # 116 in the 'Water' category by 12th November 2024! 🐦🌳

15/10/2024

KIWI RELEASE ON ROTOROA ISLAND THIS WEEKEND!

Celebrate with us on Sunday at the first kiwi release of the season 💚

Come and meet a Coromandel brown kiwi up close and learn about this special NZ native bird from the experts, before the team from Rotoroa Island NZ and Save the Kiwi NZ release the chick to its new home.

The Kiwi experience is FREE, just book your ferry ticket to Rotoroa Island on Sunday 20 October - for full details and to book visit https://www.exploregroup.co.nz/auckland/rotoroa-island-kiwi-release/

11/10/2024

On the Eve of the 37th America's Cup, the whole team here at Explore Group want to wish Emirates Team New Zealand all the very best in their battle against INEOS Britannia!

Here's a throwback to one of our favourite support messages from the past - Good luck Team New Zealand, you've got this 🏆

07/10/2024

That smile says it all! What a thrill to take the helm and sail an America's Cup Race Yacht across Auckland's Waitematā Harbour ⛵

27/09/2024

It was an unforgettable journey for passengers travelling on our Tiritiri Matangi Island service yesterday when a huge pod of bottlenose dolphins came to say hello in the inner harbour ❤️

Thanks to local photographer and Tiritiri Matangi Island volunteer Jonathan Mower for capturing and sharing these amazing shots with us 🐬

📸 JP Mower

05/09/2024

Rotoroa Island NZ was closed to the public for over 100 years and is now a sanctuary for wildlife and home to endangered native species. Listen as Rotoroa Island Trust's Jo Ritchie, talks about the work they have done with the Department of Conservation, Auckland Zoo, & Save the Kiwi NZ, and the ongoing conservation efforts on the island 💚

To watch the full interview visit https://www.rotoroa.org.nz/conservation

06/08/2024

𝗗𝗔𝗗'𝗦 𝗚𝗢 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥'𝗦 𝗗𝗔𝗬 💙 Plan an unforgettable Father's Day for your dad that he will love - you could explore Tiritiri Matangi Island or Rotoroa Island NZ sanctuaries, spend the afternoon cruising the Hauraki Gulf spotting dolphins and whales, or enjoy a relaxed long lunch together, including a complimentary glass of wine for dad, at Man O' War Vineyards Tasting Room Restaurant.

Use promo code 𝗗𝗔𝗗𝗦𝗚𝗢𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 when booking and your dad will travel with you for free on selected cruises on Father's Day, Sunday 1 September! Conditions apply, for full details visit https://www.exploregroup.co.nz/explore/special-deals/dads-go-free/

31/07/2024

Did you know you can cruise directly to the eastern end of Waiheke Island with us to Man O' War Vineyards! Take advantage of our special winter deals during August and enjoy an afternoon at their relaxed beachfront cellar door and restaurant - just a few minutes walk from Man O' War Bay wharf, no buses required!

https://www.exploregroup.co.nz/explore/special-deals/winter-deals/

24/07/2024

Our Tikapa Moana Whale & Dolphin Wildlife Cruise is featured in Tourism New Zealand’s list of the top 10 things to do in Auckland! Have you been out Dolphin spotting with us yet? 🐬 🐬

18/07/2024

A beautiful day today spent out on the hauraki gulf on D4 straight from the bay of islands! Being right down low on the water is an amazing experience, if you were lucky you could even hear the dolphins chatting with each other!

14/07/2024

All smiles out on the water today with our America’s Cup Sailing, despite the rain!

11/07/2024

Nothing but winter sunshine and blue skies here at Tiritiri Matangi island! Book your tickets today and kids go for FREE all of this July!!

10/07/2024

🖍 Get colouring over the holidays for your chance to WIN!
If you are bringing the kids out on one of our Hauraki Gulf Cruises during July, make sure you check out our onboard colouring competition. Add your magic colourful touches and hand your finished masterpiece back to one of our friendly crew members to be in the draw for a trip for two on Explore - Bay of Islands' Discover the Bay / Hole in the Rock Cruise in the Bay of Islands!!

Explore Group School Holidays Colouring Competition