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Guided wilderness adventures

Guided wilderness adventures

Experience the beauty of the great outdoors in the Whakatane District with knowledgeable guides who will take you to the spectacular unspoilt settings that New Zealand is famous for. Trips can include tramps, horse treks and camping in Te Urewera National Park and Whirinaki Forest Park or shorter walks through coastal reserves.

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Whirinaki Rainforest Experiences

Sample the serenity. Taste the tranquillity. Feel the friendliness. Sense the spirituality. Rainforest walks and treks, meeting at Murupara or Rotorua. Beautiful location, wonderful hosts. 1-day eco-cultural walk and 3-day rainforest trek, with overnight stays at nature camp.

Phone

07 377 2363

Free Phone

NZ 0800 TO WALK (088 86 9255)

Mobile

027 664 2117

Email

whirinakinz@xtra.co.nz

Website

www.whirinaki.com

Postal

PO Box 1491, Taupo 3351

Whale Island Tours

Moutohora (Whale) Island, Whakatane’s closest ocean landmark is a wildlife sanctuary administered by the Department of Conservation (DOC). Landing tours are only run through the current DOC concessionaire. 2 - 4 hour Eco Marine Tours may include a landing at Sulphur Bay or snorkelling.

Location

86 The Strand, Whakatane

Phone

07 308 5896

Email

whaleislandtours@xtra.co.nz

Website

www.whaleislandtours.com

KG Kayaks

Kayaking adventures for independent travellers, family groups, businesses and schools. Offering hires and guided tours at a number of locations in the Eastern Bay of Plenty, we promise lonely islands, secluded beaches and an escape from the crowd. Accommodation is also available.

 

 

Phone

07 315 4005

Mobile

027 27 24 073

Email

kg@kgkayaks.co.nz

Website

www.kgkayaks.co.nz

Dolphin and Whale Nature Rush

An exhilarating 2 hour excursion to experience the best inshore sights of the Bay! Enjoy the wind in your hair as you skim across the sparkling ocean then gently nose into the bays of Whale Is, Otarawairere and along the Ohope coastline, spending time with any marine life we encounter.

Location

15 The Strand East, Whakatane

Phone

07 308 9588

Free Phone

0800 733 529

Email

info@whiteisland.co.nz

Website

www.whiteisland.co.nz

TE UREWERA TREKS

Te Urewera Treks

Guided 1 to 4 day treks in the magnificent Te Urewera National Park and Whirinaki Forest Park with experienced, local Maori guides. Enjoy learning about the area's flora, fauna and history, and the special association Maori have with this remote wilderness region. Pick-up Murupara or Rotorua. Starting October 2006.

Phone

07 366 3484

Fax

07 366 3483

Email

joe@teureweratreks.co.nz

Website

www.teureweratreks.co.nz

Postal

PO Box 83, Murupara

KIWI JETS

Majestic ignibrite cliffs of the Matahina Dam, a scenic sweeping gorge and exciting white water rapids of the Rangitaiki River. This 1¼ hour jetboat tour to the Aniwhenua Falls you will never forget. Experience real jet boating.

Phone

07 307 0663

Free Phone

0800 800 538

Mobile

025 761 521

Email

kiwijet@xtra.co.nz

Website

www. kiwijetboattours.com

Wet n Wild Rafting Company

White water rafting and unforgettable river adventures. Regular guided rafting on five rivers; Wairoa, Rangitaiki, Kaituna, Motu and Mohaka. Unique range of experiences from wild white water rafting to leisurely scenic floats, from 1 hour to 4 days. Our experienced guides take safety seriously.

Location

2 White Street, Rotorua

Phone

07 348 3191

Free Phone

0800 462 723

Email

info@wetnwildrafting.co.nz

Website

www.wetnwildrafting.co.nz

KIWI RIVER SAFARIS

Kiwi River Safaris

We are dedicated to showing you an excellent day on the river. Challenge the rapids, swim in calm pools and surf our favourite play spots. We cater to both the novice and experienced rafter. Choose from the Rangitaiki River (grade 3-4) or the Wairoa River (grade 4-5).

Location

960 State Highway 38, Murupara

Phone

07 377 6597

Free Phone

0800 723 8577

Fax

07 377 6572

Email

rafting@krs.co.nz

Website

www.krs.co.nz

WHIRINAKI FOREST HOLIDAYS

Whirinaki Forest Adventures

Comfortable, family accommodation in self contained motel or backpackers. Meals available. Horse treks, guided hunting and fishing. We can cater for up to 16 people - ideal walking groups. Trampers shuttle service to Whirinaki Track.

Location

Farm Road, Te Whaiti

Phone

07 366 3235

Fax

07 366 3235

Te Urewera Adventures of NZ

Horse trekking, tramping, camping, fishing at Ruatahuna. Contact Margaret Biddle.

Location

Private Bag 3001, via Rotorua.

Phone

07 366 3969

Fax

07 366 3333.

Email

makere.biddle@clear.net.nz

Website

www.teureweraadventures.co.nz

Dolphin and Whale Nature Rush

15 The Strand East, Whakatane

KG Kayaks

KIWI JETS

Kiwi River Safaris

KIWI RIVER SAFARIS
960 State Highway 38, Murupara

Te Urewera Adventures of NZ

Private Bag 3001, via Rotorua.

Te Urewera Treks

TE UREWERA TREKS

Wet n Wild Rafting Company

2 White Street, Rotorua

Whale Island Tours

86 The Strand, Whakatane

Whirinaki Forest Adventures

WHIRINAKI FOREST HOLIDAYS
Farm Road, Te Whaiti
Comfortable, family accommodation in self contained motel or backpackers.

Whirinaki Rainforest Experiences

The official tourism information website for the Whakatane District, including Ohope and Murupara, in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Whakatane is a coastal town, situated in the North Island of New Zealand, just one hour drive from Tauranga and Rotorua.