Bay Explorer Island & Wildlife Cruise
Tauranga
Bay Explorer connects you to the amazing aquatic world. Revel in open space, fresh air and the adventure of a real ocean safari experience.
Learn moreMake the most of our region’s sparkling harbour, lakes, estuaries and vast blue ocean. Charter a boat, hire a jet ski or simply launch your own kayak off the beach – there are plenty of sightseeing options and ways to enjoy the water here.
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Bay Explorer connects you to the amazing aquatic world. Revel in open space, fresh air and the adventure of a real ocean safari experience.
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Join the White Island Tours crew for a 5-6 hour adventure to explore New Zealand's only active marine volcano - White Island (Whakaari).
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Dolphin Seafaris will take you on a marine adventure to watch or swim with wild dolphins in their natural habitat. 4-5 hour trips departing daily from Tauranga and Mount Maunganui in our stable and comfortable high speed launch.
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Experience the Beautiful Tauranga Harbour in a beautifully restored 52ft solid kauri classic ferry boat with Kewpie Scheduled One hour scenic Harbour Cruises.
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Situated 30km east along the coast from Mount Maunganui, Maketu Beach is where Maori first came ashore on their waka voyage from Polynesia to the Bay of Plenty. A great place to swim, surf and gather shellfish at low tide.
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Explore the upper reaches of the Wairoa River from Omanawa. No prior experience required for this picturesque flat water paddle to Waimarino.
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At Mount Maunganui Surf Academy we teach surfing and surfing only. This means we can concentrate on teaching to the best level possible and guarantee you will find the whole experience a life…
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We have over 40 years experience offering a range of fishing trips where you can target snapper, terekihi, tuna, hapuka, kingfish or marlin.
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We offer locally designed stand up paddleboard gear, rentals, lessons and a range of group SUP sessions.
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Voted New Zealand’s best beach, ‘the Mount’ is the ultimate summer destination. With perfect white sand and thundering waves, you won’t find a better place to swim, surf, sunbathe and socialise. Holiday memories are made here.
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Located on the harbour’s edge in Mount Maunganui, Pilot Bay offers sheltered swimming conditions – ideal for young families and those who love water sports. A great place for a picnic, walk or to watch cruise ships come and go.
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Papamoa Beach sits just along the coastline from Mount Maunganui and is a favourite holiday destination for generations of Kiwi families. With wide flat sand, great surf and extensive sand dunes, it’s ideal for all beach activities.
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It won’t take long for you to fall in love with Ohope. From the moment you drive over the hill from Whakatane and catch a glimpse of the serene blue ocean, you instantly relax. This small beach resort is home to around 3000 people but thousands more visit this slice of paradise every year to enjoy a weekend getaway or holiday in the sunshine.
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Waihi Beach sums up everything we love about our Bay of Plenty coastline – unspoilt white sand, safe swimming, good surf, fishing and plenty of room for everyone.
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O’Neill Surf Academy NZ is a respected surf company operating across Northland, Matakana Coasts, Orewa & Mount Maunganui. We promote surf lessons, surf tours, school & holiday camps, corporate team building, family surf days, beach education, surf culture and adventure.
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Fly Fishing on crystal clear spring creeks and rivers.
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Experience this raw, untouched, rugged New Zealand beach near Maketu, on the southern side of Okurei Point. There is endless scenery and surf to enjoy here – and you’re unlikely to see another soul in sight.
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Explore the wildlife surrounding the Tauranga Harbour in the comfort of a sea kayak. This tour is the ultimate choice for the independent explorer.
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A sheltered estuary beach right on the edge of Shelly Bay in Tauranga’s inner harbour, Athenree is a 50km drive north of Tauranga and just south of Waihi Beach on the coast. A wonderful place to take a picnic and spend the day.
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Bowentown is a popular spot for camping in the Bay of Plenty. With the open ocean on one side and Tauranga’s harbour on the other, there are plenty of places to explore and savour the warm coastal waters.
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The locals call it paradise. The 10km-long Pukehina peninsula has a sheltered estuary on one side and the Pacific Ocean on the other, providing plenty of swimming options. This beach is also a popular surf-casting spot for fishermen.
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Deep sea Fishing, Sport fishing and Diving the Eastern Bay of Plenty aboard M.V.Diveworks. We cater for the new comer to the expert. All equipment supplied.
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Pori Pori is located in the lower Kaimai's ranges in the Bay Of Plenty. A magical place to visit ideal for family picnics.
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Kayaking adventures for independent travellers, family groups, businesses and schools. We offer guided tours, hires and tuition at a number of locations around Whakatane in the Bay of Plenty.
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Walk through the forest to Kaiate Falls, where water tumbles down a ravine in a series of cascades. The swimming hole is located at the base of the lower falls.
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Join King Tide Salt Fly for guided salt water fly fishing charters in the sunny Bay of Plenty, New Zealand.
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Catch a barge from Tauranga’s Sulphur Point marina or hire a boat or kayak to paddle the short distance across to Matakana Island. A 20km-long white sand beach awaits you, surrounded by a thick green pine forest. An untouched paradise.
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Relax on the edge of tranquil Lake McLaren, enjoy locally produced refreshments while watching the ducks paddle. At dusk our guides will lead you onto the lake to watch the sun set over the hills. Gently paddle into the night and discover the magic of the enchanting glow worm canyon.
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Enjoy a Kayak Tour experience on the wonderful calm Lake McLaren where serenity takes a new name.
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Truly one of Tauranga's best attractions, with a superb setting, fantastic service and the ultimate in geothermal water quality to bath in you will leave feeling relaxed and restored.
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Sightseeing can be carried out within the coastal limits including Mayor Island, Plate Island, Mottiti Island and other great destinations which also include the harbour area.
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Dolphin Blue offers you dolphin watching tours departing from Tauranga City. Spend a day with us aboard Commander 1 locating and watching dolphins and other marine life.
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Hibiscus Surf School began in the spring of 2004 and continues to provide quality surf instruction to all levels of surfers, from beginner to advanced.
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Nestled amongst lush park-like grounds, and perfectly situated to take advantage of the Bay of Plenty’s lakes, rivers, mountains and beaches, Awakeri Hot Springs offers a beautifully peaceful holiday park, just 10 minutes drive from Whakatane.
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Bring your family, swimsuits, barbecue supplies or picnic and make a day of it with our Supreme adventure park pass options, or if you’re short on time, come down and rent a kayak by the hour.
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Come fishing with the experts Blue Ocean Charters for a day to remember. We specialise in day or overnight reef or hapuka fishing trips for individuals or groups on our large 15m & 17m vessels.
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Specialising in daily & overnight fishing trips all year round within walking distance of Tauranga CBD.
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Discovery Surf School provides surfing lessons of the highest quality for all ages and abilities in a fun and safe environment.
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Eastcoast Paddler is a Stand Up Paddle and Outrigger company providing lessons, hire, tours and retail. We paddle rivers, lakes, harbours and ocean.
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Windsurfing, Sailing, Powerboating, Kitesurfing and more! With dedicated kit for all levels and locations, our team are ready to get you out on the water safely and easily using proven methods
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Our specialty is soft bait fishing; we will show you how it's done, rods, reels and ice to keep you catch fresh are provided.
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Nestled under Mount Maunganui, the Mount Hot Pools are the perfect place to sit, relax and enjoy the views of the Mount.
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Aquarobics, Learn to Swim Classes, Gymnasium and Swim Shop. A variety of pools for fitness, relaxation and therapy.
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Depart from the Matahina Dam to experience, ignibrite cliffs, willow lined farmland, white water rapids, a scenic weeping gorge arriving at the Aniwhenua Falls. This is a real jet boating experience!
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Memorial Pool is a favourite for many locals with the fresh outdoor facilities and heated pools that are great for families with children and swimmers of all ages and abilities.
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Fly fishing small, clear streams in the Bay of Plenty, for absolutely whopping fish, in large numbers, one can be forgiven for thinking that they have discovered fly fishing heaven.
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Learning to surf the waves is truly an exhilarating experience and there is no better place to learn then the white sands of Ohope Beach.
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Seatrek is a Tauranga based marine charter company offering the opportunity to experience a wide variety of marine activities.
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The Tauranga Game Fishing Club Inc provides facilities for members and their guests, including bar, dining, and weighstation. Activities on offer are annual fishing tournaments and social events.
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Fishing Trips...we offer day trips or 24 hour trips, we can supply all you need and we work all year round from Tauranga in the beautiful Bay of Plenty.
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Baywave is one of the Bay of Plentys top regional attractions, drawing in over 230,000 visitors every year!
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We start this trip by meeting at the beautiful Lake McLaren. As the evening takes hold and it gets darker, we move up the lake and into a river system when the glow worms start to come out for the night.
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Sail by large 12 person catamaran to waters of Moutohora Island a wildlife reserve home to endangered birds, seals and penguins. Snorkel the pristine waters surrounding the Island looking at the various marine life. Finish off with a hot soak or swim at Moutohora Islands very own hotwater beach.
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