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

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    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...
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  • Glow Worm Kayak Tour
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    Glow Worm Kayak Tour

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    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...
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  • Waikato River Jet Boat Ride from Taupo
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    Waikato River Jet Boat Ride from Taupo

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    Enjoy a 35 minute Jet Boat ride on the Waikato River. The high-speed ride is guaranteed to get your adrenaline pumping. Shoot through canyons, spin...
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  • Cathedral Cove Kayak Tour
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    Cathedral Cove Kayak Tour

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    * Small groups and personal service * We are the only kayak company able to land at Cathedral Cove * Friendly guides and modern kayaking...
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  • Rotorua Rafting: Kaituna River White Water Rafting
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    Rotorua Rafting: Kaituna River White Water Rafting

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    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...
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  • Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo
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    Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo

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    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...
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  • Kaituna White-Water Rafting Adventure

    Kaituna White-Water Rafting Adventure

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    Raft through 14 rapids including cascades ranging from 3 to 22 feet (1 to 7 meters), including the world’s highest commercially rafted waterfall. Pass through steep,...
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  • Black Water Rafting Experience Waitomo Caves Tour
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    Black Water Rafting Experience Waitomo Caves Tour

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    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...
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     3 to 5 hours  Free Cancellation
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  • Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour
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    Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

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    Mount Maunganui and Tauranga are the central areas for this kayak tour - it uses double kayaks on the calm sheltered waters of Lake McLaren....
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  • White Water Rafting - Kaituna Cascades, The Originals

    White Water Rafting - Kaituna Cascades, The Originals

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    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...
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  • Twilight Kayak Glow worm Tour
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    Twilight Kayak Glow worm Tour

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    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...
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  • Day Cruise & Island Tour - Snorkel/Wildlife/Paddleboard/Islands
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    Day Cruise & Island Tour - Snorkel/Wildlife/Paddleboard/Islands

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    Bay of Islands Half Day Cruise & Island Tour. Escape the crowds and discover the Bay of Islands! Locally owned and operated, with a passion...
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  • Kaituna River White Water Rafting from Rotorua

    Kaituna River White Water Rafting from Rotorua

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    Kaituna River features grade 5 rapids plus the awesome 7 meter (23 feet) Tutea Falls, the worlds highest commercially rafted waterfall. Take the ultimate thrill...
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  • Sunset kayak tour to Rangitoto Island

    Sunset kayak tour to Rangitoto Island

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    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...
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  • 2 Hour Surf Lesson - Te Arai Beach

    2 Hour Surf Lesson - Te Arai Beach

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    Learn to Surf @ Te Arai, Auckland #1 East Coast Surf Beach! Blue water, white sand and consistent waves for all ages and stages Te Arai...
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  • Glass Bottom Boat Whitianga Cathedral Cove Cruise
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    Glass Bottom Boat Whitianga Cathedral Cove Cruise

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    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...
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  • Bioluminescence Kayak Tour - Est. 1994
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    Bioluminescence Kayak Tour - Est. 1994

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    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...
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  • Kaituna Cascades - Grade 5 Wairoa River near Tauranga

    Kaituna Cascades - Grade 5 Wairoa River near Tauranga

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    Take on the mighty Wairoa River in an adrenaline pumping rafting expedition you'll never forget! The Grade 5 Wairoa River near Tauranga is renowned for...
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  • The Maori Carvings Half Day Kayak

    The Maori Carvings Half Day Kayak

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    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...
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  • White-Water Sledging Adventure
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    White-Water Sledging Adventure

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    Regardless of skill level, you are bound to have the experience of a lifetime on this white-water sledging adventure from Rotorua. White-water sledging — also called riverboarding or hydrospeeding —...
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  • Cathedral Cove Coast and Cave Activity

    Cathedral Cove Coast and Cave Activity

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    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....
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Q: What are the best options for North Island Water Sports?

A: According to verified reviews on City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor, the best North Island Water Sports are:

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