Big Dan Guiding Services

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

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Eco-Tours And Kiwi Bird Experiences. Let our kaiārahi (local guide) transport you through the Ōmataroa forest lands, and guide you on a journey of manaakitanga (care) and kaitiakitanga (guardianship) of the kiwi.

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.  

This bronze statue atop Turuturu Rock lies at the mouth of the Whakatāne River and commemorates the bravery of Wairaka.

Our experienced guide will transport you by Canadian canoe to abundant trout fisheries in the scenic rivers and lakes of the Eastern Bay of Plenty.

Pacific Coast Adventures offers half or full day inshore fishing charters as well as land based educational activities for groups.

Travel along a piece of New Zealand's rich rail history and experience the natural beauty and adventure from the comfort of a self-driven rail-cart