Darryl’s Lunch to Russell

Welcome to Darryl’s Dinner Cruises latest edition “lunch to Russell” Join the boat as it cruises the calm inland waterways of Opua and Okiato. Departing Paihia they venture along the coast towards Opua and then head over to Okiato, passing Omata Estate vineyard to Kororareka Oyster farms. Lunch is served as we turn towards Russell where you have the option to disembark before the vessel returns to Paihia. The boat is fully licensed with a BYO wine option.  Widely promoted as a calm water cruise, Darryl’s lunch Cruise offers a relaxed and sociable atmosphere.  Available for private functions as well.

Darryl’s Dinner Cruise

Enjoy a leisurely 2.5 hr cruise up the Waitangi river onboard the ‘Ratanui’ to the gorgeous Haruru Falls with Darryl and his friendly crew.  Marvel in the tranquil surroundings as Darryl’s team takes you on a journey rich with abundant bird life and historical points of interest. Dine on a starter of prawns and mussels, breads and dips, followed by sumptuous dinner as the sun goes down with your choice of T-bone steak, New Zealand Lamb or steamed blue cod wrapped in banana leaves, all served with fresh salads and gourmet potatoes (vegetarian meals on request). The boat is fully licensed with a BYO wine option.  Widely promoted as a calm water cruise, Darryl’s Dinner Cruise offers a relaxed and sociable atmosphere.  Available for private functions as well.

Explore Group – Island Dinner

What better way to end your summer day than with a relaxed dinner on an Island hideaway at Otehei Bay. Local wines and the best of Northland produce are included in our new Island dinner buffett menu. Enjoy your special summer night relaxing in our casula dining atmosphere from sunset.

Seasonally 17:30 – 19:30

Explore Group – Island lunch

Feel like a treat? Come and experience our new Island lunch buffett menu. Relax in casual ding on the deck or on the beachfront lawn. Sample fresh produce from Northland, fesh seafood all with a Bay of Islands twist. What better way to experience the best food and local wines – a true summer sampler.

Seasonally 12:00 – 14:00

Christmas Buffett at Otehei Bay

Celebrate Christmas this year at Otehei Bay. Bring the family and spend a special day with us in the stunning surrounds of Otehei Bay with our Christmas buffet lunch.
Buffett from 12.30pm – 2.30pm

Ferrys at: 09:30 11:30 13:00