What to do and see in Rotorua, North Island: The Best Boat Tours & Water Sports

River Rats have been offering quality adventures for over 35 years. There’s something for everyone, from full on grade 5 action on the Kaituna River, featuring the world's highest commercially rafted waterfall, through to a gentle grade 2 scenic raft trip suitable for participants as young as 5 years old. Kayaking is available as freedom hire or a guided tour. Paddle the local lakes to a secluded beach or enjoy a hot water swim only accessible by boat, an evening kayak option is available in summer that includes a BBQ dinner and a hidden Glow Worm cave

We offer you an extensive range of scenic helicopter flights and scenic floatplane air tours.Land on the active Volcano of White Island or our dormant Volcano Mt Tarawera.View from above the dramatic and spectacular destination of Rotorua. The main theme of our scenic flight tours is to showcase the many crater lakes, volcanic and geothermal landscape of the region Rotorua and Bay of Plenty.

If you are looking for an awesome day out white water rafting then look no further than Raftabout, a family owned company that aims to excel. We offer the choice of 3 different rivers to white water raft. Choose which river suits your ideal adventure. All the trips offer outstanding New Zealand scenery with a varying amounts of challenging water water thrown in. For those who love adrenalin thrills, then definitely check out our Kaituna Waterfall trip, you’ll get a BUZZ going over the highest commercially rafted waterfall (a MASSIVE 7 metres). Available all year round!!

If ever a tourism operator lived up to its catch-cry of speed, spins and adrenaline, it’s Katoa Lake Rotorua. You only have to look at the smiling faces of passengers when they get off the big yellow boat to know they’ve had an awesome experience. With a wide range of exhilarating and inspiring activities to choose. Our trips range from 30 minutes of speed spins & adrenaline to 2 1/2 hours. Combined jet boating with the Lake Rotoiti Hot pools. This is only accessible by boat. No roads here.Or try our new product combining jet boat with landing on the Sacred Island Mokoia for a guided tour. We are the only company permitted to land on Mokoia Island. Learn of the famous love story of Hinemoa & Tutanekai and see the endangered birds.

Classic Cruises offers trout fishing, boat charters and cruises on Lake Rotoiti, near Rotorua, New Zealand. Catch your own Rainbow Trout or relax and take in the stunning scenery of Lake Rotoiti. You can visit local hot pools only accessible by boat, or enjoy a romantic picnic with that special someone.

We provide Hunting or Fishing experiences and Cultural/Ecological adventures for novices through to experts. With 35+ years experience in professional hunting, ecological research and outdoor education and training, the Team from Basic Instincts we can cater for all your hunting and fishing needs.

Experience the best of the Rotorua Lakes aboard the luxury sailing catamaran Tiua on the fresh waters of Lake Rotoiti. Pure Cruise offers a genuine, personal sailing experience exploring the native bays and coves of this beautiful lake under sail. Fish for Rainbow Trout, soak in the lake edge thermal pools and hear stories & legends of the local Maori, all accompanied by fine wine and great food. Pure Cruise is an off the beaten track indulgence that is unmistakably New Zealand.

Tour Zealand is for those who want to see the sights of New Zealand but don't like to be stuck on a bus with 50 other people! Tour Zealand will show you New Zealand in the comfort of your own privacy. Enjoy great views and the best attractions without someone rushing you or sticking to a predetermined plan. We offer tours from Rotorua, Auckland and Tauranga and can include tourists spots like the many Rotorua attractions, Waitomo Caves, Hobbiton Movie Set tour or customised nature walks, farm tours or local adventures such as fishing or mountain biking . So if you're on your own or with a few friends then Tour Zealand is the perfect choice! It's totally customisable and tailored to yours needs.

The beauty of Stand Up Paddling (SUP) is simple: it’s like walking on water. The grace of surfing and the power of paddling combine and give you the most fun you can have on water. Exploring, surfing, relaxing and working out! Let Rotorua Paddle Tours take you on a journey you’ll never forget. One of the best ways to experience New Zealand! Join us for a fun and amazing walk on water that will change your life. We are doing some amazing tours on SUPs (Stand-Up-Paddleboards) in Rotorua, New Zealand and we think your should come with us! We do trips around Rotorua's beautiful lakes. With some of New Zealand’s most beautiful waterways, surrounded by beautiful native Bush, wildlife , legendary natural hot springs and Turquoise water. Enjoy a brief lesson before embarking on our journey on one of the Stunning waterways available in the Rotorua region.

FISHING charters and cruises on one of Rotorua's most scenic lakes, Lake Tarawera. Come and have some fabulous family fun, team building or a special occasion and enjoy its unique thermal springs and it's famous rainbow trout fishing from 1 Oct to 30 June. This operates on Lake Tarawera and we pick up at Kariri Point Reserve (Boat shed Bay) FLY fishing from Rotorua city. Drive in and helicopter backcountry options to the rivers and streams of the central North Island of New Zealand for Brown and Rainbow trout. We look forward to making memories with us. We pick up from your accommodation and fly or drive to the multiple rivers, streams and lakes with in an hour of Rotorua City. We have no office for you to call into, for enquiries please email, call or text. As most of my office is out of coverage please allow a reasonable time for a reply.