Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Flying Kiwi Parasail
( 0800 359 691;
www.parasail-nz.co.nz
; solo $99, tandem each $89, child $69)
Departs from both Paihia
and Russell wharves for NZ's highest parasail (1200ft).
PARASAILING
Tango Jet Ski & Island Boat Tours
( 0800 253 8752;
www.tangojetskitours.co.nz
; boat tours/jetski hire from $65/100)
Zip around the bay in a
speedy inflatable boat or skipper your own jetski. Jetskis can take two people.
BOAT TOUR, JETSKIING
Great Escape Yacht Charters
( 09-402 7143;
www.greatescape.co.nz
)
Offers introductory sailing lessons (two-day course
$445) and longer options.
SAILING
PADDLE BOARDING
Northland Paddleboarding
( 027 777 1035;
www.northlandpaddleboarding.co.nz
; beginner lessons per hr $50)
Lessons and guided
cruises.
Horse Trek'n
(
HORSE RIDING
027 233 3490;
www.horsetrekn.co.nz
; 2hr ride $120)
Through the Waitangi Forest.
SWIMMING WITH DOLPHINS
Cruises offering the opportunity to interact with wild dolphins operate all year round. They have a high success
rate and you're generally offered a free trip if dolphins aren't sighted. Dolphin swims are subject to weather and
sea conditions, with restrictions if calves are present.
It's totally up to the dolphins as to whether they choose to swim with you or not. You'll need to be a strong
swimmer to keep abreast with them - even when they're humouring you by cruising along at half-speed.
Only three operators are licensed for dolphin swimming: Explore NZ (
Click here
), Fullers (
Click here
) and the
yacht Carino (
Click here
). All pay a portion of the cost towards marine research, via DOC.
Tours
Where do you start? First by praying for good weather, as torrential rain or choppy seas
could exclude some options. The Paihia i-SITE (
Click here
)
and accommodation operat-
ors can book tours.
Boat
