Explore Group

Explore Group is a New Zealand marine tourism operator, describing itself as locally owned with over 20 years of operation. It runs on-the-water experiences in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf and Waitemata Harbour and in the Bay of Islands.

Experiences

Its website lists ferries and island visits (including Rotoroa Island, Tiritiri Matangi, Man O' War on Waiheke Island, the Coromandel Peninsula and Otehei Bay), whale and dolphin cruises, Hole in the Rock cruises from Paihia and Russell, America's Cup yacht sailing, and dinner and evening cruises. It reports a 4.5-star Tripadvisor rating from over 700 reviews and displays Qualmark and sustainability logos.

MICE relevance

The company offers corporate team-building, private functions and weddings on the water. Vessel capacities and pricing are not published on the pages reviewed, so planners should request details directly. Harbour cruises and island trips work well as incentive activities or social evenings alongside an Auckland or Northland conference.