Mack Attack
Take an exhilarating hour trip through the Bay of Islands on Mack Attack the fastest, most spectacular way to see the famous Hole in the Rock.
Enjoy the thrill of travelling at speeds of up to 100kms, and the informative commentary of your skipper. Stop for photo and video opportunities and to observe the abundant wildlife of the stunning Bay of Islands.
We will take you through the inner and outer islands of the Bay to the awe-inspiring scenery of Cape Brett, then cruise through the 'Hole in the Rock' and explore deep into Cathedral Cave. The option of pick-up or drop-off at historic Russell is included.
Join us aboard the Mack Attack for more speed & excitement.
Departs Paihia: Daily 10.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm, 4.30pm
Adults $68
Children $34
Offshore blast on Mack Attack, a beast of a jet boat. We're doing approx 35 knots here and it was bloody uncomfortable. My back was killing me for 2 days afterwards. Twin 660horse turbo diesel V8's. Gotta love those V8's.
a few months ago : 25th December 2007
Ich glaube zuerst war da Kings, die haben den Mack Attack. Das Ding brettert mit 100 Sachen durch die Bay und sieht auch sehr beeindruckend aus (siehe Bild). Doch dann, dann hat Fullers mal schnell den Excitor gekauft, der ist etwas...
last year : 9th July 2007
Paihia, New Zealand : Went up to a look out for a good shot of the bay of islands and then wandered around the town for about an hour. I went on a boat ride called the Mack Attack, which was a boat that went speeds between 80-100kph....
last year : 9th July 2007
The bay of islands trip was so much fun. We went on this speed boat thing called the mack attack, and saw all the islands, and got soaking wet For dinner that night we went to this hot stone place where they give you your chicken raw...
last year : 6th June 2007
Walked to the harbour and booked a fast boat trip on 'Mack Attack' 'hole in the rock' ride for 12.30. Looked in town a bit had a bit of grub and went back to the harbour to get kitted out for the ride. Dressed top to toe in waterproofs...
last year : 9th April 2007
Doing quad biking made me realise that I'm actually a slow learner..oh yeah it also left my right arm in pain..swollen - Arrived at Paihia. Did some souvenir shopping n Mack Attack (yay finally we'd got to see some DOLPHINS...
last year : 8th April 2007
I loved riding a loing the waves - at times the Mack Attack, what the speed boat was called took off and we were airbourne for a few seconds - it was great fun and an excellent way to explore more of the Bay of Islands....
last year : 7th April 2007
Went to Paihia for Mack Attack. Yup we've got to see dolphins in person -I vormitted again.. - Went to Kaitaia (I was sleeping in the car on our way to the backpackers). Stayed at the backpackers lodge for a nite...
last year : 3rd April 2007
more to come.. i'll add the remaining pictures under a new entry soon :-D Day 1: Auckland Kawakawa (Quad Biking) Paihia (Mack Attack) Kaitaia (backpacker...
last year : 31st March 2007
Argh it's not a jetboat, just two huge diesel engines, but it is the fastest boat in the Bay of Islands. Alas the early morning sunshine was replaced with clouds and occasional rain by the time our boat, Mack Attack, thundered out the...
Bay of Islands - Mack Attack Jet Boat
a few months ago : 25th December 2007
Well, with a hangover from the previous night (due to gate crashing a party) we made our way to the harbour to start our Mack Attack boat tour. It was mad The swell was at least 5 - 8 metres in places and we were taken through the...