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For an extensive list of tours and experiences please view www.bayofplentynz.com
Aerius Helicopters
RCR co-ordinates are 37444325 South/1761439.14 East
"Joanne and Penny have flown with Aerius Helicopters and would highly recommend this company"
Every flight with Aerius Helicopters will delight you. Their expert pilots are here to ensure you have the absolute time of your life.
They offer stunning scenic flights, showing you a view of this amazing country that few travellers get the chance to see.
Aerius can fly your VIP colleagues or distinguished delegates direct from the airport or their accommodation to your conference venue.
Ask them to tailor a team-building day for you and your staff, taking you to 'hard to reach' destinations, and adventure tourism operators. The flights and the experiences you will have with us are inspiring, energising and motivating.
www.aerius.co.nz Dolphin Safaris www.nzdolphin.com "Penny and Joanne have personally experienced this amazing trip and would highly recommend it to all travellers and corporate. Stuart Arnold and his team are very professional and make you feel so welcome." Situated in Tauranga / Mount Maunganui at the heart of the Bay of Plenty, North Island of New Zealand. A huge marine playground surrounded by vineyards and lush orchards and close to the major tourist attractions of Rotorua and Lake Taupo. Come with us and enjoy this very special and unique experience with wild dolphins, both common and bottlenose that are resident in huge numbers swimming in the crystal clear waters of the Pacific Ocean. Over 50,000 dolphins live in the bay, so your chances of viewing these wonderous creatures in their natural habitat are far greater with us than anywhere. Dolphin Seafaris has been operating for many years and is the leading professional eco tour operator and provider of watching and swimming with dolphins in the Bay of Plenty area. We are also the only Qualmark endorsed dolphin eco-tour operator in the Bay of Plenty. Huge numbers of Dolphins, Whales, Orcas and an abundance of other marine life are just a short boat ride away. So come with us and cruise with speed, style and extra comfort, we are the professionals! Our vessel 'Guardian' is a purpose built, fully licensed 50 ft luxury super fast Cougar Catamaran, crewed by expert marine naturalists and dive masters who will ensure that your experience will be the highlight of your visit to the North Island of New Zealand. We operate daily trips at 7.30am from Tauranga & Mount Maunganui year round and bookings in advance are essential. We are also the only dolphin experience tour operator in the North Island of New Zealand with their own dedicated on-site booking/information centers. Adventure Sail "Joanne and Penny have experienced this cruise and had a wonderful time." Harbour Cruises Explore Tauranga's harbour from a totally new perspective. Cruise past the enormous container ships, sail amounts the anchored boats off Pilot bay. Then head across the famous main channel, if we are lucky a ship will be entering or leaving the port, adding to the excitement. Then past picturesque Matakana Island into the inner parts of the harbour then back to the sanctuary of the Marina. Duration 2-3 hours dependent on wind strength. Night Sails Experience the Tauranga's wonderful harbour as you have never experienced. Be dazzled the blinking lights of the city and the channel markers. This is a totally different and beautiful experience, one you will never forget. Duration 2-3 wind dependent. AdventureSail
PO Box 14215
TAURANGA Phone 0800SAILADVENTURE or 0800 724 523 Email to: adventuresail@hotmail.com Springloaded Fun Park...
is an award winning, professional operation, brimming with genuine Kiwi hospitality. If you are looking for Kiwi - style outdoor action, Longridge Fun Park is the place for you! Combine Jet Boating down the beautiful Kaituna River, with U-Drive a 4WD Suzuki Vitara around a customized, off road course full of bumps & surprises. Jet Boating will take you 12.5 kms along the stunning Kaituna River. Take in the Native New Zealand bush & birdlife, as well as experiencing the legendary 360 degree jet spins! This is definitely the best way to experience 100% pure New Zealand. With your helmet & safety belt in place, why not get wet on land? At Longridge Fun Park, this is possible! U-Drive the 4 Wheel Drive Hill Hoppers across 3 kms of rough challenging terrain. This activity is a blast for both the beginner & the more experienced 4WDer as your trained guide assists you at every stage of the track. If you are looking for a gentler activity,the Longridge Fun Park guided farm & Kiwifruit tour is the one for you. Sit back & take it all in as you ride the Longridge Fun Park farm truck through farmland and forest. Learn about native New Zealand Kauri trees & feed the various farm animals including 'Boss Hog'. This Kiwi experience would not be complete without a good feed! At Caf 360 try the Longridge Fun Park huge Kiwiburgers, their bacon and egg pie, and their very own Longridge Fun Park ice-cream. With an all day breakfast menu there is something for everyone.Find that perfect gift or souvenir in the Longridge Fun Park Souvenir Shop. Longridge Fun Park
Website: www.springloadedfunpark.co.nz 316 State Highway 33
Te Puke
Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Main phone: +64 7 533 1515
Freephone: 0800 867 386
Main fax: +64 7 533 1814 WHITE ISLAND TOURS Climb aboard PeeJay for a 6 hr adventure to White Island - ACTIVE MARINE VOLCANO - and witness Mother Nature at her extreme! A vibrant landscape of hissing fumaroles, lava bombs, glittering yellow sulphur crystals, unusual rock formations and hot thermal streams. Venture to the edge of the spectacular crater, where your guides will explain the workings of this unique volcano, and point out evidence of past eruptions and lahars. Explore ruins of the historic sulphur mining factory and learn about the catastrophes and the final demise of the mining operation. Back on board, sit back, relax and enjoy some lunch while the Captain takes you to view the Australasian Gannet colony (in summer) and the site of the miners living quarters. As we cruise home we may even encounter marine wild life such as dolphins, whales or the NZ Fur seal. We Provide Luxury transport aboard purpose built vessels, professional crew and tour guides, 1.5 - 2 hour guided tour, lunch and refreshments, safety gear (hard hat and gas mask) What to bring along Fully enclosed shoes with good grip, a warm water proof jacket, bottle of water, sunscreen, camera, swimming gear is optional in summer Schedule White Island Tours operates seven days a week, weather permitting, and bookings are essential as the trip and check-in times are confirmed by phone between 7.00pm and 8.00pm the night before departure. Departure times are subject to change through out the year - for more info visit www.whiteisland.co.nz or phone 0064 7 308 9588. White Island Tours Website: www.whiteisland.co.nz 15 Strand East
Whakatane
Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Main phone: +64 7 308 9588
Freephone: 0800 PEE JAY (0800 733 529)
Main fax: +64 7 308 0303 Tauranga Tasting Tours Our day of epicurean delights incorporates; Brewers Bar, enjoying beer tasting, a food platter and a tour of the brewery. Morton Estate Winery and Mills Reef Winery, for wine tasting and tours. Prenzel Distillery for a presentation of liqueurs, Schnapps and fruit brandies. Cocktail Tasting and demonstration by NZ's leading cocktail maker, followed by dessert and coffee. Free pick up and delivery Tauranga/Mount Maunganui and Papamoa. Tauranga Tasting Tours Website: www.tastingtours.co.nz 31 Albero Drive
Tauranga
Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Main phone: +64 7 544 1383 Kuaka New Zealand - Real Education, Responsible Travel. Kuaka provides eco-tourism and environmental education experiences in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand. Based in Tauranga, we specialise in interpreting natural and cultural sites, with an emphasis on the interconnections between people and the environment and a focus on cultural interaction. Our programs aim to give visitors an in-depth and hands-on experience of New Zealand nature and culture in a sustainable way, and through this process, to provide benefits to the local community and environment. To achieve our aims, Kuaka New Zealand works with local and regional councils and national bodies to ensure programs assist their environmental management plan implementation. Kuaka is the Maori name for the Godwit, a bird that travels between Alaska and the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand every year. The Godwit comes to New Zealand to replenish and revitalise themselves before their long journey back to the northern hemisphere. In Maori culture, birds are considered to carry knowledge, and this bird is believed to be a bringer of positive messages. Kuaka New Zealand Ltd Website: www.kuaka.co.nz 104 Devonport Road
Tauranga
Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Main phone: +64 7 578 3828
Main fax: +64 7 578 38 30 Briars Horse Trekking Ride with Briar's beside the Pacific Ocean and over rolling green farmland with breathtaking views of the whole Bay of Plenty and beyond. Get away from the hustle and bustle of life. Guide your mount along the glistening sandy beach. Hear the sea shells crunching under hoof. Catch the Ocean in one of her many moods. Taste salt on your lips. Smell oiled leather and heavenly horses. Happy trustworthy, well fed, friendly horses for you to meet- they enjoy the ride as much as you do. Experienced riders can usually enjoy a canter or gallop. Native coastal birds and animals and other ecological treasures, historical sites, farm animals and market gardening are some of the other interesting sights we ride through Small or larger groups can be catered for. Our friendly horse loving guides enjoy getting to know you. Discerning young traveller heaven! An unforgettable experience! Over Night Trek available for very experienced riders. Ride down the coast on our beautiful horses to stay at the Pohutakawa Bed and Breakfast Homestay. Next day ride around the romantic pine needle carpeted trails in the forest out behind and up onto the ancient Pa site with amazing views of White Island and the Bay of Plenty. Helmets provided. Please wear long trousers and closed in footwear. Prior Bookings are Essential for all rides and information is available by phoning or emailing. Physical Address of Trek: 20 metres down Newdicks Beach Rd on the right at Maketu in the Bay of Plenty. Briar`s Seaside Ride Horse Trek Website: www.briarshorsetrek.co.nz 22a Otimi Street
Te Puke
Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Main phone: +64 7 533 2582
Main fax: +64 7 533 2681 Kiwi 360 The Ultimate Kiwifruit Experience. Ride the unique kiwikarts through extensive kiwifruit orchards and park-like surrounds. Enjoy superb cafe food, and unique gifts and souvenirs at Kiwi360. Kiwi360 is a horticultural tourist attraction based on the phenomenal Kiwifruit, one of New Zealand's most recognisable icons.The property consists of 13.5 ha of park-like grounds. Visitors gain an insight into the unique conditions in this area, which support the production of the highest quality kiwifruit in the world. They can take the orchard tour, which provides a close look at the growth cycle of the phenomenal green and gold kiwifruit, as well as viewing the post harvest facilities. The tour concludes with free entry to the old Magic Kingdom playpark. In the main complex, visitors may also enjoy superb caf food in the Courtyard Caf, and shop for unique kiwifruit-inspired gifts or souvenirs in Western Bay of Plenty's largest tourist retail outlet. Open 7 days, 9am-4pm. Kiwi 360 Website: www.kiwi360.com 82 Young Road
Te Puke
Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Main phone: +64 7 573 6340
Freephone: 0800 KIWI360 |