Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Fergs Kayaks
( 09-529 2230;
www.fergskayaks.co.nz
; 12 Tamaki Dr, Okahu Bay; 9am-6pm)
Hires kayaks and
paddleboards (per hour/day from $20/50), bikes (per hour/day $20/120) and inline skates
(per hour/day $15/30). Day and night guided kayak trips are available to Devonport (8km,
three hours, $95) or Rangitoto Island (13km, six hours, $120).
KAYAKING
Auckland Sea Kayaks
( 0800 999 089;
www.aucklandseakayaks.co.nz
)
Guided trips (including lunch) to Rangitoto ($175,
10 hours) and Motukorea (Browns Island; $135, six hours). Multiday excursions also
available.
KAYAKING
Other Water Activities
Auckland Jet Boat Tours
MAP
JETBOATING
GOOGLE MAP
( 050 825 5382;
www.aucklandjetboattours.co.nz
; floating pavilion, 220 Quay St; adult/child incl museum $85/45)
Take a 35-minute blast around the harbour.
SURFING
New Zealand Surf'n'Snow Tours
( 09-828 0426;
www.newzealandsurftours.com
; 5-/12-day tour $799/1699)
Day-long surfing courses in-
cluding transport, gear and two two-hour lessons ($120). Day tours usually head to Piha
(year-round; with/without own gear $50/99), while five- and 12-day tours include accom-
modation in Ahipara (October to May only).
Parnell Baths
MAP
SWIMMING
GOOGLE MAP
(
www.parnellbaths.co.nz
;
Judges Bay Rd, Parnell; adult/child $6.30/free;
6am-8pm Mon-Fri, 8am-8pm Sat & Sun)
Outdoor saltwater pools with an awesome 1950s mural.
Olympic Pools & Fitness Centre
MAP
SWIMMING
GOOGLE MAP
(
www.theolympic.co.nz
;
77 Broadway, Newmarket; adult/child $8/5;
5.30am-9.30pm Mon-Fri, 7am-8pm Sat &
Sun)
Pools, gym, sauna, steam room and crèche.
Ballooning
