Things to do in and around Whitianga and the Northland region

SIGHTSEEING

Coastline and Island Fly, drive or sail to Hot Water Beach, Cathedral Cove, Great Mecury Island.
Mountain Spectacular Including Table Mountain, Pinnacles and Old Kauri Dams

DAY EXCURSIONS

Family Fun - Rotorua A multitude of activities for all the family. Hot Thermal Pools, Mount Tarawera, Maori Villages, Redwood forest with great mountain bike tracks or ride up on the gondola and luge back down.
Discover - White Island Volcano Guided tour on a very active volcano 40kms out to sea – a once in a lifetime experience!
Adrenalin - Car Race Track or Rally Driving Taupo, Pukekohe or Hampton Downs – experience the thrill of driving very fast cars around some of the best race tracks in New Zealand. Alternatively opt for a day rally car driving around the best kiwi forest roads. Whichever one you pick, it will be an adrenalin junkies dream day out!
Sightseeing - Bay of Islands Wander through the first capital of NZ – Russell and the Treaty of Waitangi grounds. Fly over the dolphin rich waters surrounding the beautiful islands and catch a glimpse of the Hole in the Rock.
Vine and Dine – Waiheke Island A wine tour with a difference! Visit some of the premier wineries in NZ on stunning Waiheke Island by the comfort of your personnel helicopter. Tuck in for lunch or a platter of tasty treats and lookout over the beautiful Hauraki Gulf and distant cityscape.
Shopping - Tauranga or Auckland Shopping and sightseeing heaven… why not have a late lunch at one of beautiful Waiheke Island’s vineyards on the way back from Auckland.
Surfing - Raglan Surfing doesn’t get any better at this wild west coast mecca. Landing right next to the beach, have a picnic and take kite surfing lessons.
Movie’s - Hobbiton Visit “The Shire” and try to spot one of the hobbits from the original Lord of the Rings film set.

PICNICS

White Island Volcano Tour of an active volcano then a sumptuous lunch – your mates won’t believe you!
Great Barrier Island Fly to Whakatane, then boat out to hook some of the biggest Kingfish you’ll ever catch.

FISHING

Great Barrier Island Land on the rocks unreachable by land to catch some of the best snapper and kowhai you’ve ever caught.
White Island Fly to Whakatane, then boat out to hook some of the biggest Kingfish you’ll ever catch.

GOLFING

Pauanui – Coromandel Pennisula A jewel amongst lush tropical trees and intertwined by beautiful lakes, this Coromandel gem is a must for golfing enthusiasts who relish a watery challenge!
Kauri Cliffs – Bay of Islands Voted best new golf course in the world in 2001, it continues to be one of the most sought links to play in the world.
Cape Kidnappers – Hawkes Bay Nestled on the cliff top overlooking the Gannet Colony and gorgeous Hawkes Bay wine region, Cape Kidnappers is among the top ten courses in Australasia.

SNOW SKIING

Whakapapa or Oakune – Mount Ruapahu In season let us whisk you to the base of the mountain for you to enjoy a magnificent day on the best slopes in the North Island. With a range of great runs to choose from, whether a skier or boarder, you’ll have a day of snow adventures that won’t disappoint. For the more serious amongst you, we can arrange to drop you into the back country for some off-piste heli-skiing fun.

CRUISE

Waterway Sunset Cruise

No pets and strictly no smoking on any of our premises.