Big Dan Guiding Services

The “Weeboy”10-metre Rodger Hill twin hull offers casual inshore trips in a 10-mile radius from Whakatāne.

Join us for dolphin and seal swimming encounters with frequent penguin, sea bird and occasional whale sightings.

The Whakatāne Skate Park offers a seamless blend of street elements, an open-end bowl, and a flowing concrete landscape perfect for skaters of all skill levels.

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

Enjoy a secluded holiday, relaxing at the pools, and taking day trip to all the attractions the Bay of Plenty has to offer.

Discover the rare beauty of one of New Zealand’s little-known treasures, Moutohorā / Whale Island a pest-free oasis.

The Whakatāne Astronomical Society provide night sky viewing from the nationally renowned Whakatāne Observatory.

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