Big Dan Guiding Services

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

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

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

Choose your ADVENTURE.... Escape Room, Virtual Reality or Board Games

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

Otarawairere is the hidden jewel of the Whakatāne-Ōhope area. This secluded beach is accessible only on foot or by kayak, but the trip is definitely worth the effort.

Te Toka o Irakewa is one of three landmarks that Toroa was told to look for by his father Irakewa when the Mataatua canoe journeyed to Kakahoroa. 

Shuttle service to the Pakihi Track and other stop off points, or mountain bike down after being dropped off by helicopter. Cycle hire, cruisers, tandems, road and mountain bikes.