Big Dan Guiding Services

Everyone welcome, from first-time anglers to experienced fishermen. Because a day fishing is never a day wasted!

Experience the fun and thrill of the surfing lifestyle at beautiful West End, Ohope Beach. Local qualified instructors will teach individuals or groups.

Te Papaka pa is rich in Ngāti Awa history. From the summit, a magnificent panorama landward and seaward avails. Nowadays the site is no longer inhabited but is open to sightseers.  

The brainchild of Colin Hughes, these picturesque tiles were designed and created by a team of 12 artisans from the Whakatane Society of Arts and Crafts.

"I was asked to paint some movie characters, found some cool ones and added my favourite colours."

We have the knowledge and aircraft to get you into the incredible, pristine, mountainous remote areas to hunt big stags and chase pigs.

Professional, experienced skippers on well-equipped, seaworthy vessels - Cascade and Tracker II.

Hike the North Island's best walks with a small group, small backpack, great food and wine.