10 Things to do Good for Adrenaline Seekers in Tauranga That You Shouldn't Miss

Tauranga company that takes people out to swim with wild dolphins, as well as showing you any other marine life we can find. We supply everything even lunch and a guided snorkel at a local island. Amazing day with the best crew in the bay by far.

Enjoy breathtaking views of The Mount, expanding all the way from White Island to the Coromandel and Mount Ruapehu on the ride up. And if that wasn’t enough to take your breath away, freefalling back towards Tauranga at 200km/h might help! Arriving on a Cruise ship? We can provide the perfect scenic tour and shore excursion, with some added excitement!

Waimarino Adventure Park is situated on the banks of the Wairoa River just 10 minutes from Tauranga city. This tranquil paradise is based around the sport of kayaking and over the past 35 years, Waimarino has become Tauranga’s premier kayaking & recreation location. Waimarino Adventure Park has New Zealand's only kayak slide, The Blob, kayaks, rock climbing, diving boards, Italian Pedallos and plenty more. Grab your swimwear and visit us for a great day of action & fun.Waimarino Kayak Tours offer a great range of kayak tours in Tauranga & Rotorua region including magical glow-worm experiences, fantastic scenery, lake-edge thermal hot pools, catering and transport.Enjoy light refreshments & NZ wine on the edge of Lake McLaren at sunset, surrounded by the ducks &swans. Glide across the calm waters at twilight, before entering our enchanting glow-worm canyon. Our glow-worm kayak tour is truly unique, and a fantastic ‘must do’ experience while in NZ. This glow-worm kayak tour experience is not available in any other location globally. ONLY in Tauranga!Enjoy our kayak tour on scenic Lake Rotoiti, paddle past pohutakawas, (NZ’s Christmas tree) cascading native bush& abundant birdlife along the lake edge. Classic kiwi holiday homes nestle amongst the cliffs & coves. Enjoy the myths and legends of the Maori people linked to Lake Rototiti, before entering the glow-worm cave. Cross the lake to the Manupirua natural thermal hot-pools to relax and reflect on your exhilarating experiences.Please see our website for more information about our park and kayak tour options.

Hibiscus Surf School offers first class surfing instruction for all ages and abilities in a fun and safe learning environment. Whatever your surfing ability, your 100% certified, friendly instructors will provide personalized instruction and encourage you every step of the way.Our location at Main Beach, Mount Maunganui offers learning conditions that are second to none. You will gain confidence, water skills, and balance. Within your first 1 or 2 hour lesson, you'll be riding waves and feeling the good vibes that come from surfing!

Based in beautiful Mount Maunganui, we offer surf courses for beginners and improvers in a safe, fun and relaxed atmosphere. We take great pride in personalising all our surf courses, and endeavour to provide some of the smallest Instructor:Student ratios of any surf school in the area.

Welcome to our big blue backyard! Enter nature & wide open spaces on a Bay Explorer wildlife cruise. Join us for a shared lifetime experience and help protect wild marine animals. We offer a Full-Day Island & Wildlife Cruise or Half-Day Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise, our award winning #1 Boat Cruises in Tauranga and Mount Maunganui. Watch wild dolphins up close, orca killer whales, sharks, seasonal whale watching, penguins, seals, sunfish, school fish & seabirds. The full day Island & Wildlife Cruise allows you to enjoy a midday island stopover at a sheltered cove with optional water activities including kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, snorkeling or swimming. Our half day Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise means we get to spend more time searching for the wildlife, and is perfect for those who are a bit short on time. Our spacious boat has a fully licenced bar with chilled regional wine and beers along with non-alcoholic beverages. Full Day: 8am - 4pm Half Day: 9am - 2pm

Helping students, teachers, coaches and athletes from all race colours, genders, religions and beliefs experience personal growth through life-long transformational experiences. Each tour is customised to suit the needs of each travelling group and span the length of New Zealand. Run by professional, and personable guides our tours can have a focus on culture, education, adventure sports or a combination of each.

Military Grade VR Flight Simulators. This is no game, it's as real as it gets. Try out your best Top Gun moves to take down your friends while flying WWII Warbirds or Modern Jets. Get a groups of friends together, bring along your business or come along for a private session. Spectators are welcome to watch the action on the big screens. Conveniently located at Tauranga Airport, our stunning hangar overlooks the runway offering an up close view of the real aviation action. Drop in to see us if you'd like to find out more.