Water-Based Activities

Date posted: April 25, 2012

Auckland
Auckland Jet Boating Adventure TourAuckland Jet Boat Tours cheap water activities
This is a 35 minute, action-packed jet boat tour which lets you see the City of Sails from the water. This trip will take you up the Hauraki Gulf for views of historic Devonport and North Head at speeds you won’t believe! 

Priced from only $53.99.

Click here to find out more information on how to book this adventure tour.


Auckland Whale and Dolphin Adventure 4.5hourauckland cheap whale and dolphin adventure 4.5hour
Fancy a sneaky day trip from Auckland? Leave the city behind and travel aboard the Dolphin Explorer into the expansive Hauraki Gulf, This trip never disappoints and includes cruising amongst the many islands scattered amongst the Gulf.

Dolphins are viewed on over 90% of trips and whales are viewed on 75%.

Priced from only $128.99 + booking fee.

Click here to find out more information on the Auckland whale a dolphin adventure


Auckland Waitemata Harbour CruisePride of Auckland cheap activity on Waitemata harbour
Nakedbus.com have a number of cheap cruise options available including a coffee, lunch and dinner cruise.

Priced from only $61.99 + booking fee.

Click  here to find out more information about the Auckland Waitemata Harbour cruises.


Bay of Islands (Paihia)
Dolphins paihia bay of islands cheap activitySwim with the Dolphins 4hr Trip
Join us for the ultimate dolphin eco-adventure. If you are looking for a little bit more adventure why not try jumping in the water and swim alongside the dolphins. The warm water of the Bay of Islands is the perfect place to give this a try plus we will supply you with snorkels, masks, fins and wetsuits. Swim with them and see the abundance of marine mammals and wildlife the Bay of Islands is famous for.
You will be travelling on a modern high speed luxury boat that is designed specifically for dolphin and whale watching and offers easy access to the water, hot showers and underwater cameras.

From only $67.00 + booking fee.

Click here to find out more about the Swim with the Dolphins trip.


Bay of Islands Swim with the Dolphins cheap activity

Hole in the Rock Discovery Cruise 4hr
Our experienced and knowledgeable crew will welcome you at the wharf in Paihia. There, they will take you on a journey that explores around the Bay’s 144 islands.

The warm water in the Bay of Islands attracts lots of marine mammals such as dolphins and whales throughout the year.

The crew will be actively looking out for them to ensure you don’t miss out on the action.
Then the boat will cruise pass the Cape Brett Lighthouse before reaching the amazing Hole in the Rock and her guardian. On the way back to Paihia you will stop over at Urupukapuka Island for some rest and refreshment.

Priced from only $67 + booking fee.

Click here to find out more information about our Hole in the Rock Discovery Cruise.


Rotorua
White Water Rafting White Water Rafting cheap Rotorua activity
Mixing adrenalin and culture would seem like an impossible task but our white water rafting product shows respect to local Maori iwi and gives you an initiation into Aspects Maori. With the variety of waterways surrounding Rotorua at our disposal, we will go where the flow is highest. You will be rafting through the Kaituna River where a 7 metre Tutea fall awaits you.

Priced from only $67.99 + booking fee.

Click here for more information.

White Water Sledgingwhite water sledging action adventure activity

The attraction of white water sledging is that you are in control – propelled by the flippers on you feet. The sledges are purpose designed for the river.

New Zealand’s Original sledging specialists – since 1989 –with 2-3 river runs at their disposal. We challenge you to try their sledging option where you get to take the rivers on at eye level. Motivated and assisted by WWSNZ (White Water Sledging NZ) qualified guides it is a whitewater adrenalin junky’s dream.

Prices start from 79.99+ booking fee.

Click here for more information.


Queenstown
Queenstown River BoardingQueenstown action packed cheap river boarding
This is a four hour action packed trip that departs from the heart of Queenstown. This means that you don’t have to worry about  finding your own transport  to participate in this activity. After a leisurely 45 min drive you will be kitted up with a wetsuit, helmet, flippers and board before being thrown into continuous action linking six rapids will keep you on the edge for the 45 minutes. At the end of the trip, there are a series of rock jumps ranging from small to huge and an awesome rope swing.

Priced from only $159 + booking fee.

See our Queenstown River Boarding Page for more information.


Waitomo
Waitomo Caves Haggas Honking Holes exciting cheap activityHaggas Honking Holes
4hr trip, including at least 2 hours underground.
Imagine yourself as Indiana Jones or Lara Croft in action. Abseiling down waterfalls, rock climbing, examining rock formations and swimming in the dark are all part of the exciting venture awaits you at the action packed Haggas Honking Holes.

We provide full training and equipments you will need to complete your adventure. All you need is moderate fitness and a BRAVE heart.

Priced from just $192 + booking fee.

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Waitomo Caves Tumutumu Toobing cheap adventure activityTumutumu Toobing
4hr trip, including at least 2 hours underground.
Treat yourself with the best black water rafting adventure on offer. You will be walking, climbing, swimming and tubing through some of the most spectacular Waitomo underground scenery in the TumuTumu Caves.

Our experienced guide will take you through a close encounter with the famous glowworms and amazing rock formations that took millions of years to create. This will definitely be an experience of a lifetime.

These activities can be completed as a day trip out of Auckland. Travel on the 7.35am nakedbus.com coach from Auckland to Waitomo Caves, participate in an underground adventure and jump back on board at 6pm for your trip back to Auckland.

Priced from just $132 + booking fee.

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Ferry Transport
Cook Strait  Ferry (Wellington – Picton)Arahura picton to wellington cheap ferry transport
Book your Wellington/Picton Cook Strait ferry with us. We have cheap ferry services departing daily from Wellington and Picton.

This 92km journey takes 3 hours and features some beautiful scenery along the way.

Prices start from just $50 + booking fee.

Click here for more information on the Cook Strait Ferry (Wellington-Picton).


auckland to coromandel cheap ferry transportCoromandel Ferry (Auckland – Coromandel)
The daily 2 hour ferry journey, to and from Cormandel Town; offers a relaxing, scenic cruise through the spectacular Hauraki Gulf Marine Park.

During your journey a range of hot, cold and alcoholic beverages, as well as snack foods are also available on board for your enjoyment.

Priced from only $54.50 + booking fee.

Click here for more information on the Coromandel Ferry.


Great Barrier Ferry (Auckland- Tryphena- Port Fitzroy)Bottom Island Navigator Great Barrier island cheap ferry transport
The ferry journey is approximately 4.5 hours between Auckland and Tryphena and approximately 5.5 hours between Port Fitzroy and Auckland.
The ferry serivce has an onboard cafe, two lounges, two movie threatres showing current DVDs and outdoor seating for observing orca, dolphins, whales, seabirds and stunning scenery along the way.

Prices start from just $59 + booking fee.

Click here for more information on the Great Barrier Island Ferry


Milford Sound Day Trip

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