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On the Stewart Island Experience, the small-group guided walks to Little River will allow you to experience the tranquillity of this amazing Island while also contributing to the Stewart Island Rakiura Community and Environment Trust (for each person completing the walk, five NZ dollars will be contributed to the Trust).

During your informative walk, you will learn about Stewart Island's historic sawmilling industry and the modern-day paua and oyster industries en route to Lee Bay. Your friendly guide will then lead you through amazingly tall native forests and along stunning coastline to Little River. You will learn about the native flora and fauna, and how the local residents are preserving the abundant bird population. You will also learn of the unique cultural and natural heritage of Stewart Island.

Summer months only, departing 6pm.  Suitable with older children.

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Are you looking for a Rotorua rafting adventure with a mix of scenery and gentle rapids? The Grade 2 Rangitaiki river rafting is the perfect choice! Join River Rats Rotorua for an unforgettable journey down the lower Rangitaiki River, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and Grade 2 rolling rapids. Suitable for the whole family, aged five years and above!

River Rats Rotorua is renowned for providing top-notch rafting experiences, and the Grade 2 Rangitaiki river rafting trip is no exception. Whether you're a first-time rafter or travelling with the family, this activity promises excitement and fun for everyone. The professional River Rats Rotorua rafting guides will make you feel confident and safe as you navigate this section of the Rangitaiki River.

Rangitaiki River Rafting offers a blend of fun rapids and beautiful scenery, including native forest, gushing waterfalls and a dramatic rock gorge. As you start off from the base of Aniwhenua Falls, your guide will provide clear instructions on how to tackle the gentle rolling rapids, as well as providing informative and entertaining commentary along the way. During the tour, you will stop off to enjoy a delicious picnic-style lunch surrounded by this picturesque landscape.

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Wander through this inner-city botanical wonderland to discover lakes, a zoo, historic tea house, playground and countless short walks, as well as a Fernery and Display Houses and a Japanese-inspired hillside.

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Far from your average boat tour, this white-knuckle jet boat ride to Cathedral Cove will see you reach speeds of up to 80 km/h and that's when you're not experiencing high-speed drifting, heart-pumping power slides and full 360-degree spins. Departing from Whitianga Wharf, the activity hub of the Coromandel, you will be provided with a life jacket and a full safety briefing before you set off on the fastest journey to Cathedral Cove you will ever experience. But it's not all about speed and exhilaration.

Along the way, your professional jet boat driver will provide local history and witty commentary to keep you informed and entertained. For a unique jet boat ride that offers you a solid rush of adrenaline whilst providing spectacular views of the volcanic coastline, this is a thrill ride like no other. The Cathedral Cove jet boat ride is approximately 45 minutes and is exclusively limited to 10 guests per ride. Tours are available from October to April only.

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Mount Cook Ski Planes offer a wide range of scenic flights and glacier landings.  They are the only company to offer glacier landing flights in both fixed wing aircraft and helicopters. Experience the natural quiet of the Tasman Glacier and the ever changing glacial landscape of the NZ Southern Alps.

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Here at Burger Plant we make 100% plant based food and it tastes amazing!  From burgers to shakes to cookie pies we have optinos for even the biggest skeptics.  Come down and see what all the excitement is about!

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Join this evening glow worm kayak tour from Tauranga to enjoy a magical sunset and twilight kayaking tour to an enchanting glow worm canyon lit up by the luminescence of the glowing creatures. This three-hour tour begins with delicious New Zealand fine wine and cheese as the sun sets over the rolling hills of Lake McLaren Falls Park.

At dusk, you'll be led by expert guides on a gentle kayak to a glow worm canyon as day turns to night. Lit up by the glow of the worms, this peaceful kayaking tour will give you a close look at the fascinating creatures in a darkened cave. Learn interesting facts about glow worms and their life cycle as you paddle through the caves. This three-hour evening glow worm kayak tour involves 1.5 hours of paddle time and no experience is necessary.
Suitable for all ages.

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Escape the crowds on an island getaway around the Bay of Islands. With island walks, wildlife spotting, snorkeling, paddle boarding and the boat cruise this is an awesome day of fun for the family!

Keep a look out for marine life and shore birds that inhabit the area including dolphins.

The tour has a maximum group size of 20 so this is a great option if you are looking for a smaller, personalised and interactive cruise in the Bay of Islands. Child prices for 4-12 year olds, under 4s go FREE.

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This is an excellent, completely flat walkway that is also perfect for family bike rides. You can start the walk from the middle of New Plymouth, just in front of the iSite, and head alongside the Tasman Sea towards Bells Block. You will pass the famous, 45 metre Wind Wand sculpture along with a number of interesting stone carvings, before passing the popular surf beaches of Fitzroy and East End. There are plenty of good picnic spots and a playground enroute, before you arrive at the must-see Te Rewa Rewa Bridge. From the town centre, if you head in the other direction - west, the walkway winds past the Todd Energy Aquatic Centre, Kawaroa Park and playground then heads to the marina at the port and Ngamotu Beach - a safe swimming beach for the family.

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