Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
At the time of research, around half of the total distance had been completed,
and most popular was a 20km section from
Kaikohe
to
Okaihau
, starting west of
Kaikohe and passing through an abandoned rail tunnel before skirting
Lake
Omapere
. For maps, tips and updates on the progress of the trail, see
www.nzcycletrail.com
. Visit
www.toptrail.co.nz
for details of bike hire and shuttle
transport, including from Paihia if you're staying in the Bay of Islands.
Coastal Kayakers
KAYAKING
( 0800 334 661;
www.coastalkayakers.co.nz
;
Te Karuwha Pde, Paihia)
Runs guided tours (half-
/full day $85/115, minimum two people) and multiday adventures. Kayaks (per hour/
half-/full day $15/40/50) can also be rented for independent exploration.
Flying Kiwi Parasail
PARASAILING
( 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).
Tango Jet Ski &
Island Boat Tours
BOAT TOUR, JET-SKIING
( 0800 253 8752;
www.tangojetskitours.co.nz
; boat tours/jet-ski hire from $65/100)
Zip
around the bay in a speedy inflatable boat or skipper your own jet ski. Jet skis can take
two people.
Great Escape Yacht Charters
SAILING
( 09-402 7143;
www.greatescape.co.nz
)
Offers introductory sailing lessons (two-day
course $445) and longer options.
Northland Paddleboarding
PADDLE BOARDING
( 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.
