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PeeJay White island Tours

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Peter and Jenny Tait
15 the Strand East, Whakatane
Tel: 0800 733 529 or
Tel: 64 (07) 308 9588
Fax: 64 (07) 308 0303




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White Island Tours with PeeJay gives you an in-depth guided tour of one of the world’s most interesting volcanoes. The island’s history is related in an informative way, with scientific information explained in an easy-to-understand manner.

Shortly after check-in at the White Island Rendezvous, the tour departs from the Whakatane Wharf. You will find yourself aboard PeeJay, a luxury launch specifically built for the tours to White Island.

The trip out to the island is approximately 80 minutes, depending on conditions, so there is plenty of time to take in the scenery and marine life and enjoy our commentary through the excellent microphone system on board.

On the way out to the island our crew will issue everyone with some safety gear which consists of a hard hat and gas mask. Upon arrival at White Island we anchor PeeJay and ferry everyone over to the island via inflatable boat to an existing concrete jetty. There is a short ladder to climb, a steel planking system to cross, and some boulders to negotiate before reaching the shore. Then it is time to start your exploration of New Zealand’s only live marine volcano.

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Trained tour guides will take you through the remains of the old sulphur mining factory and up close and personal with the bright yellow sulphur crystals. Just to top it all off, venture right up to the main crater’s edge. It’s all here, the hissing, roaring, eerie steam rising from the crater lake. After feeling the awesome power of Mother Nature, sit back, relax and indulge in one of our delicious lunches on board PeeJay.



TOUR DETAILS
  • White Island Tours operates 7 days a week, weather permitting
  • Bookings are essential
  • The tour is very weather dependent
  • Check-in is at the White Island Rendezvous, 15 The Strand East, Whakatane


Trip times can vary daily due to weather and tide times. All passengers must double check departure time the night before the scheduled tour.

All passengers are contacted the night before to confirm the check-in time and weather conditions.
  • Passengers must have suitable fully-enclosed footwear for the island. We suggest walking boots or trainers with good grip on the bottom. NO JANDALS OR SANDALS.
  • Passengers are advised to bring warm clothing for the boat trip.
  • The boat trip is approximately 80 minutes each way. The guided tour is 1 and a half to 2 hours. You need to allow 6 hours for the round trip.
  • Refreshments and lunch are included in the price.
  • If PeeJay is unable to land at White Island due to adverse sea conditions, a full refund is given.
  • In the summer season, conditions permitting, passengers may be able to swim or snorkel in the surrounding waters.

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For 2008-2009 rates please enquire.

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Our unique and amazing 6-hour marine experience includes a comfortable 80 minute boat journey each way on one of our two purpose-built launches (60-foot PeeJay IV and 73-foot PeeJay V), a two hour exploration of New Zealand's only live marine volcano with White Island's most experienced and knowledgeable guides, morning tea and lunch and the landing fee which we must pay to the owners of the island. Sharing our knowledge of all the bird and marine life that we see is part of the day and as we have a permit to view dolphins and whales, we will spend time with these mammals whenever we see them.
  • Bookings can be made by phone, fax or email.
  • Look at the map for our location


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