Things to do in Tauranga, North Island: The Best Boat Tours & Water Sports

SEATREK, The best Marine adventures in the Bay of Plenty. Let us show you our fantastic marine environment .If Diving, Fishing, Swimming with Dolphins or just fun on the water is what you enjoy then contact us.

Elements Watersports is New Zealand’s Premier Multi Watersports Centre. Go Sailing, Go Windsurfing, Go Paddleboarding, Go Powerboating. All Elements Staff are Professionally Qualified Instructors and we are accredited to offer courses for RYA WindsurfingNZ, YachtingNZ and the Coastguard, Ensuring you get the very best tuition. With bases in Tauranga and Auckland you can choose to Learn to Sail, WIndsurf or Paddleboard or Rent our fantastic range of dinghys, windsurfers or paddleboards.

Kayak adventures, including Glow Worm kayaking in the dark, that will get you off the beaten track and give you a taste of the real NZ. Personal, guided kayak tours that ensure you discover some unforgettable places. Glow Worm Kayaking & Bush Walk Tour - an adventure kayaking and walking in the dark to see the glow worms, hear the wildlife and see the southern stars. Get up close and personal to these incredible illuminated creatures. This is a truly magical and special place in NZ. Simply a must do if you're in the area. Round the Mount Kayak Tour - a sealife safari exploring the rocky shores of the iconic Mauao extinct volcano with it's Maori tales and history. Paddle to the reserve islands just off shore to view the seals and spot a blue penguin. Adventure, nature and culture all rolled in to one trip. Lake McLaren Kayak & Waterfall Tour - a relaxed paddle and short walk exploring the native flora and fauna of this secluded lake and the surrounding bush. Explore the secluded hidden waterway and take a short walk through the native bush to a pretty waterfall. Ideal for families or those wanting their first taste of kayaking in beautiful surroundings.

Big Spacious and comfortable 18m sailing catamaran available for 'swim with dolphin' day charters and other cruising charters within New Zealand and throughout the south pacific region.

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.

AT DISCOVERY SURF we'll teach you how to surf and introduce you to the freedom, thrill and stoke of riding waves.

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!

NZ Kayaker prides itself in delivering unique kayaking adventures. We are the only kayak fishing specialist in the Bay of Plenty and will take you on a fishing trip that is unlike anything else. If fish isn't your thing, then perhaps you might like a more relaxed tour that takes in the many sights of our beautiful coastline, while learning some of the local history. Run by Tim Taylor, of notable fame for completing the only solo circumnavigation of New Zealand in a kayak, you can rest easy knowing that all of your needs are taken care of...all you need to bring is a positive attitude and a big smile for all the photos!

Tauranga's leading Ocean Adventure company. We deliver stand up paddle board lessons, hires and adventures, waka ama (outrigger canoe) lessons, and guided walks on our mountain, Mauao. We also sell SUP and waka ama equipment. We are committed to igniting the ocean spirit within our clients. We have beach stations on Pilot Bay and Marine Parade in Mount Maunganui. Book as an individual or small group and enjoy one of our ready-made services. Or come as a large group and we will tailor-make your experience. Either way, your visit with us will be unforgettable. You can purchase our products and book your experience through our website, or give us an email or call. See our website for our opening hours. They vary throughout the season.

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.