Big Dan Guiding Services

This sculpture, commissioned by the Molly Morpeth Canaday Trust and crafted by Jonathon Campbell in 2007, honors the renowned New Zealand author Margaret Mahy.

Situated on the shore of the lake, with a flying fox and all sorts of other fun things for the kids to discover.

The Whirinaki Rainforest - a majestic, ancient and spiritual realm. Join us for a guided walking journey into the heart of this vast, Jurassic, podocarp rain forest. 

The spectaular Tarawera Falls is a 35-metre high waterfall on the Tarawera River that flows out of Lake Tarawera and across a lava flow

Ōhiwa Harbour offers wonderful paddling, with plenty of beaches to stop for a rest.

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

Kayaking adventures at Whale Island, Ohiwa Harbour and Otarawairere Bay. Guided tours and hires for independent travelers, family groups, businesses and schools. 

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