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Huka Falls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo

Hold on tight on an exciting 30-minute jet-boat ride on the Waikato River! Spinning and speeding your way to Huka Falls, New Zealand’s most spectacular …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
Taupo, New Zealand
4.9 (713)

Huka Falls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo

Hold on tight on an exciting 30-minute jet-boat ride on the Waikato River! Spinning and speeding your way to Huka Falls, New Zealand’s most spectacular...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (713)
from
$104
Rotorua White Water Rafting | Kaitiaki Adventures + Transport

Free central Rotorua pick-up sets this Kaituna River whitewater rafting experience apart, making your adventure seamless from the moment you book. Take on the world-famous …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
Rotorua, New Zealand
4.9 (813)

Rotorua White Water Rafting | Kaitiaki Adventures + Transport

Free central Rotorua pick-up sets this Kaituna River whitewater rafting experience apart, making your adventure seamless from the moment you book. Take on the world-famous...

2 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (813)
from
$79
White Water Rafting - Kaituna Cascades, The Originals

Kaituna Cascades was the original company to explore and start rafting the Kaituna River, and is still locally owned and operated by two current raft …More

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Tauranga, New Zealand
5.0 (1,363)

White Water Rafting - Kaituna Cascades, The Originals

Kaituna Cascades was the original company to explore and start rafting the Kaituna River, and is still locally owned and operated by two current raft...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (1,363)
from
$78
Cathedral Cove Kayak Tour

* Small groups and personal service * We are the only kayak company able to land at Cathedral Cove * Friendly guides and modern kayaking …More

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Likely to Sell Out
5.0 (955)

Cathedral Cove Kayak Tour

* Small groups and personal service * We are the only kayak company able to land at Cathedral Cove * Friendly guides and modern kayaking...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (955)
from
$108
Glass Bottom Boat Whitianga Cathedral Cove Cruise

Our unique tour is the only one to show you the marine life without getting wet. The glass panels provide a clear window to spotting …More

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Whitianga, New Zealand
5.0 (1,024)

Glass Bottom Boat Whitianga Cathedral Cove Cruise

Our unique tour is the only one to show you the marine life without getting wet. The glass panels provide a clear window to spotting...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (1,024)
from
$77
Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour - with two island stopovers

Escape the crowds and discover the Bay of Islands on our 4.5 hour personalised and interactive Island Cruise & Tour. Locally owned and operated, with a …More

Paihia, New Zealand
4.9 (854)

Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour - with two island stopovers

Escape the crowds and discover the Bay of Islands on our 4.5 hour personalised and interactive Island Cruise & Tour. Locally owned and operated, with a...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (854)
from
$102
The Maori Carvings Half Day Kayak

Glide your kayak over Lake Taupo's crystal clear waters as you paddle to the awe-inspiring Maori Rock Carvings on this 4-hour guided tour.  Soak in …More

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Taupo, New Zealand
4.9 (172)

The Maori Carvings Half Day Kayak

Glide your kayak over Lake Taupo's crystal clear waters as you paddle to the awe-inspiring Maori Rock Carvings on this 4-hour guided tour.  Soak in...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (172)
from
$82
Glow Worm Kayak Tour

Come and explore the Rotorua Lakes on a truly unique and magical kayaking experience. This amazing evening adventure takes you along the lake shorelines in …More

Rotorua, New Zealand
4.9 (390)

Glow Worm Kayak Tour

Come and explore the Rotorua Lakes on a truly unique and magical kayaking experience. This amazing evening adventure takes you along the lake shorelines in...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (390)
from
$128
Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

Paddle out to the middle of the wonderfully calm Lake McLaren in a 18 seater canoe if you are from a Cruise Ship, where serenity …More

Tauranga, New Zealand
4.9 (42)

Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

Paddle out to the middle of the wonderfully calm Lake McLaren in a 18 seater canoe if you are from a Cruise Ship, where serenity...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (42)
from
$102
Rotorua Rafting: Kaituna River White Water Rafting & Free Sauna

Spend one adrenaline-crammed hour of white water rafting down the Kaituna River on this tour from Rotorua. Start at a spot where wild waters meet …More

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Likely to Sell Out
Rotorua, New Zealand
5.0 (2,134)

Rotorua Rafting: Kaituna River White Water Rafting & Free Sauna

Spend one adrenaline-crammed hour of white water rafting down the Kaituna River on this tour from Rotorua. Start at a spot where wild waters meet...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (2,134)
from
$77
Waikato River Jet Boat Ride from Taupo

Experience the Waikato River like nowhere else with AWA – Manutaki (Previously Rapids Jet), an exhilarating 35-minute jet boat adventure through the heart of Ngāti …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
Taupo, New Zealand
4.9 (1,463)

Waikato River Jet Boat Ride from Taupo

Experience the Waikato River like nowhere else with AWA – Manutaki (Previously Rapids Jet), an exhilarating 35-minute jet boat adventure through the heart of Ngāti...

35 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,463)
from
$89
Parasailing Adventure Over the Bay of Islands

Come Parasailing with your friends and family with NZ's HIGHEST Parasailing at 1300ft of towline. Enjoy fantastic sceneries over the Bay of Islands with views …More

Paihia, New Zealand
4.8 (122)

Parasailing Adventure Over the Bay of Islands

Come Parasailing with your friends and family with NZ's HIGHEST Parasailing at 1300ft of towline. Enjoy fantastic sceneries over the Bay of Islands with views...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (122)
from
$97
Auckland Bioluminescence Kayak Tour

Bioluminescence is like Pandora of “Avatar” and scenes in “Life of Pi” Escape with us to the most pure and otherworldly experience that natural New …More

Auckland, New Zealand
5.0 (50)

Auckland Bioluminescence Kayak Tour

Bioluminescence is like Pandora of “Avatar” and scenes in “Life of Pi” Escape with us to the most pure and otherworldly experience that natural New...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (50)
from
$62
Twilight Glowworm Kayak Tour – Lake Karapiro

This is a once in a life-time experience and different from any other Glowworm Tour you'll go on! Our adventure begins late afternoon / early …More

Rotorua, New Zealand
5.0 (526)

Twilight Glowworm Kayak Tour – Lake Karapiro

This is a once in a life-time experience and different from any other Glowworm Tour you'll go on! Our adventure begins late afternoon / early...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (526)
from
$102
Cathedral Cove Coast and Cave Activity

Mercury Star is a fabulous new catamaran that is perfect for environmentally conscious travelers who also want to enjoy a comfortable and stable boating experience. …More

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Likely to Sell Out
Whitianga, New Zealand
5.0 (284)

Cathedral Cove Coast and Cave Activity

Mercury Star is a fabulous new catamaran that is perfect for environmentally conscious travelers who also want to enjoy a comfortable and stable boating experience....

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (284)
from
$80
Black Water Rafting Experience Waitomo Caves Tour

We offer two different Blackwater Rafting experiences through the Ruakuri Cave. The Black Labyrinth is the original, 3-hour Blackwater Rafting tour. You will jump off …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
Waitomo, New Zealand
4.9 (432)

Black Water Rafting Experience Waitomo Caves Tour

We offer two different Blackwater Rafting experiences through the Ruakuri Cave. The Black Labyrinth is the original, 3-hour Blackwater Rafting tour. You will jump off...

3 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (432)
from
$113
2-Hour Waikato River Guided Kayak Trip from Taupo

One of Taupō’s best kept secrets… the sheer beauty and tranquillity found on the crystal-clear waters of the Waikato River will take your breath away. …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
Taupo, New Zealand
4.9 (172)

2-Hour Waikato River Guided Kayak Trip from Taupo

One of Taupō’s best kept secrets… the sheer beauty and tranquillity found on the crystal-clear waters of the Waikato River will take your breath away....

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (172)
from
$52
Bioluminescence Kayak Tour - Est. 1994

Experience nature’s most enchanting light show with our 2 hour bioluminescence kayak tour. As the sun dips below the horizon, join us for a serene …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
Auckland, New Zealand
4.4 (188)

Bioluminescence Kayak Tour - Est. 1994

Experience nature’s most enchanting light show with our 2 hour bioluminescence kayak tour. As the sun dips below the horizon, join us for a serene...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.4 (188)
from
$68
Jet Ski Hire Auckland - Experience the Fun with the Best Operator

Customise your experience to your heart's delight for the fun and thrill of a Jetski ride and if you like enjoy fishing at the same …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
Auckland, New Zealand
5.0 (82)

Jet Ski Hire Auckland - Experience the Fun with the Best Operator

Customise your experience to your heart's delight for the fun and thrill of a Jetski ride and if you like enjoy fishing at the same...

1 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (82)
from
$104
Sunset kayak tour to Rangitoto Island | Auckland

Kayak to the land mark of the Auckland region while the sun is slowly setting over Auckland and the Waitakere Ranges. We pull our kayaks …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
Auckland, New Zealand
4.9 (175)

Sunset kayak tour to Rangitoto Island | Auckland

Kayak to the land mark of the Auckland region while the sun is slowly setting over Auckland and the Waitakere Ranges. We pull our kayaks...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (175)
from
$139

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