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Beyond the Road Bike Adventures
Beyond the Road Bike Adventures is an Auckland-based company specialising
in mountain-bike tours. Imagine it. A thrilling week-end away,
exploring remote bike trails in New Zealand's far north or an
unforgettable day trip to Auckland's rural edge.
PO Box 53 Kumeu, Auckland, New Zealand.
Phone: 0800 BIKE TOURS (0800 245 386), Fax: -- 64 9 411 7230
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Auckland
Adventures - Mountain Bike Adventures
View the City of Sails from Mt Eden volcano, visit a local orchard,
2 hours easy, scenic downhill ride, view the gannet colony and
walk on the black sand of Muriwai beach.
PO Box 87-023, Meadowbank, Auckland,
Phone: -- 64 9 379 4545, Fax: -- 64 9 379 4543,
Email: auckland_adventures@acb.co.nz
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BIRD-WATCHING
Kiwi-Wildlife
Tours
Birds are our business!
We know what they look like and sound like, and of course where
to find them. Come with us in a small group and we will show you
the secrets of New Zealand's unique birds, bats and marine mammals.
At the same time, you will see some of the most wild and beautiful
places on earth. And in comfort and style!
Phone: -- 64 9 424 2505, Fax: -- 64 9 428 0347, Email: karenbd@clear.net.nz
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| CANYONING |
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Awol
Canyoning Adventures
PO Box 56 207 Dominion Road Auckland
Phone: -- 9 630 7100, Email: info@awoladventures.co.nz
Canyonz
Swim, abseil, slide and jump into the best adventure you'll
ever have! Learn new skills and enjoy a wild downstream voyage.
17 Bain Place, Bucklands Beach, Auckland
Phone/Fax: -- 64 9 534 1468, Email: canyonz@xtra.co.nz
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| CAVING - SPELEOLOGICAL |
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Nikau Cave
Nikau Cave offers a unique underground adventure that's only ninety
minutes from Auckland. Away from the usual tourist route on quiet,
secluded Whare Matoro Farm, you'll feel like you are in your own
private world.
It is a spectacular kilometre long journey that takes you climbing
through cathedral-like cavers dripping with stalactites.
Nikau Cave is an adventure for people of average fitness. Feet
will get wet and a change of clothing is necessary.
Anne & Philip Woodward, Waikaretu, RD 5, Tuakau, New Zealand.
Phone: -- 64 9 233 3199, Fax: -- 64 9 233 3131
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| DIVING |
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Orakei
Scuba Centre
Diving is your passport to a whole new world. Explore the last
great frontier on Earth. Diving trips, training, charters.
234 Orakei Road, Auckland. PO Box 95058, Swanson.
Phone: -- 64 9 524 2117, Fax: -- 64 9 524 6268, Email: tinag@divetravel.co.nz
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| ECO-TOURS |
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Ecotrails
We provide you with a personal guide and a luxury 4x4 vehicle
for exploring at your own pace some of the more interesting New
Zealand costal and marine ecosystems. Day and half-day excursions.
See the native trees unique to New Zealand and the native ferns
and palms.
Look for the unique birds and fishes. See ancient Maori sites.
Renzo Benfatto, PO Box 490, Whangaparaoa, Auckland.
Phone/fax: -- 64 9 424 5820, Email: benfatto@xtra.co.nz
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Geo-Tours
Stories of the
rocks and volcanoes. Let
a geologist personnally
take you through a world of discovery and share with you some
of the never-ending stories of the Earth.
PO Box 11-600
Ellerslie, Auckland.
Phone -- 64 9 525 3991, Email: murray@geotours.co.nz
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| FISHING |
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Fishing with Ash Barrat on board Water-Rat
Come fishing Auckland and Gulf.
Phone: -- 64 9 537 2651, or mobile 025 394 409
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Target -Sportfishing charters
Linefishing, Gamefishing, Cruising. Snapper, Kingfish, Hapuka.
Phone: 0800 4 TARGET (0800 4 827 438) |
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| HORSE-RIDING |
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Horse Riding Warkworth
Only 1 hour north of Auckland - Enjoy horse-riding for all ages
-Trail rides over farm and through forest - Quiet horses - Weekly
lessons - Suit beginners and advanced riders - Birthday party
rides - Farmstay accommodation - Holiday & weekend "riding
camps".
Roger & Heather Mackenzie, Shiloh Farm, 42 Kaipara Flats Road,
PO Box 46 Warkworth, Phone -- 64 9 425 8517, Email: regerm@clear.net.nz
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Muriwai Beach Riding Centre
Offers you 2 hours guided horse treks on Muriwai Beach and through
exotoc forests.
Our rides cater for beginners through to experienced riders on
the spectacular Muriwai Beach, dans dunes and exotoc forests.
Experienced guides will assist with basic horsemanship. We are
40 minutes north of Auckland.
290 Oaia Road, RD 1, Waimauku
Phone: -- 64 9 411 8480
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Montgomerie Farm Horse Riding & Farm Show
Rides over farmland, across rivers, through native bush, spectacular
views. See Auckland from one side to the other from up on the
hills. 30 minutes rides, arena rides, lessons, half-day packages.
Also farm show, restaurant and shopping.
Pioneer Road, Clevedon, South Auckland.
Phone: -- 64 9 292 8724, Fax: -- 64 9 292 804.
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Pakiri Beach Horse Riding
Riding holidays and overnight safaris, just 1 & 1/2 hours
north of Auckland. Experience the sun on your skin, the wind in
your face and just the sound of the surf and hoof beats on the
white sand. Also other activities: fishing, beach walks, quad
bike riding, surfing, arabian horse stud tours, spa pool.
Taurere Park, Rahuikiri Road, Pakiri Beach, RD 2 Wellsford.
Phone: 0800 2 RIDE HORSE (0800 274 334), Fax: -- 64 9 422 6277,
Email: pakirihorse@xtra.co.nz
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Ride the Parks
Horseriding in the City, Ambury Regional Park.
Situated on the shores of the Manukau Harbour, 'Ride the Parks'
is the only horseriding tour operation in central Auckland - just
10 minutes from the City and airport.
Phone: 0800 RIDE THE PARKS (0800 743 384)
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Vineyard Cottages
Let us take you back to a time of rural harmony, complete with
the luxuries of today. Nestled in picturesque, stream-fed countryside,
surrounded by vineyards, the Vineyard Cottages offer exclusive,
self-contained accommodation in the delightful Waioukou Valley
just 30 minutes from the centre of Auckland City. An idyllic base
from which to explore the North West Valley. Kilometres of secluded
beaches, forests and quiet country roads, four golf courses and
fine dining establishments.
1011 Old North Road, Waimauku RD 2, Auckland.
Phone: -- 64 9 411 8248, Fax: -- 64 9 411 9626
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RESERVES GUIDED TOURS |
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Eden
Garden
Home to New Zealand's largest and most varied collection of camellias.
An oasis of peace and birdsong with all year round attractions
featuring camellias, rhododendrons, azaleas, vireyas and NZ native
trees.
24 Omana Avenue, Epsom, Auckland.
Phone: -- 64 9 638 8395, Fax: -- 64 9 638 7685, Email: eden@edengarden.co.nz
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Speciality Garden Tours & Auckland
Highlights
Visiting Auckland's best parks and gardens daily. City gardens,
Waitakere Regional park and native bush and trees, private gardens,
country gardens, regional botanic gardens.
3 Edith Street, Point Chevalier, Auckland
Phone: -- 64 9 846 5350, Fax: -- 64 9 846 5315
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see also Ecotrails
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SAILING/YACHT
CHARTER
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AHL Yacht Charters
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Charter
Link
As one of New Zealand's largest charter companies we offer a fleet
of modern highly maintained yachts, powerboats and sailing catamarans
for your enjoyment.
Bayswater Marina, PO Box 32-501, Devonport, Auckland
Ph: --64 9 445 7114, Fax: --64 9 445 6119, Email: charter@charterlink.co.nz |
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SAILING/CRUISE
Tallship Soren Larsen - South Pacific Voyages
Sail with the Onedin Line Star! Take the helm of this magnificent
ship, raise sail or just relax and enjoy an adventure under squaresail.
Harbour Daysails, Coffee Cruises, Holiday Voyages.
Phone 0800 SOREN LARSEN or -- 64 9 411 8755, Email sorenlarsen@voyager.co.nz |
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| SEA-KAYAKING |
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Auckland
Wilderness Kayaking Limited
Discover fantastic sea kayaking destinations right on Auckland's
doorstep! We provide the highest quality guided sea kayaking tours
possible. Skilled, friendly guides and excellent equipment enable
you to enjoy your trip in style and safety. There's lots of options
and loads of fun!
PO Box 20-467 Glen Eden, Auckland
Phone/Fax: --64 9 813 3399, Email: gowild@nzkayak.co.nz
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Ian Ferguson Marine Sports Centre - Fergs Kayaks
Day trips to Rangitoto, Brown's Island, Devonport and North Head,
Puhoi/Wenderholm,
Kayak/Canoe hire hourly, daily, weekly, and more activities.
12 Tamaki Drive, Okahu Bay, Auckland
Phone/Fax: -- 64 9 529 2230
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Ross Adventures - Sea Kayaking Waiheke Island
Enjoy great paddling experience, pristine coastal scenery.
PO Box 106037 Auckland
Phone: -- 64 9 372 5550, Email: ross@ross-adventures.co.nz
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Gulf Adventures
Wilderness sea kayaking only 35 minutes from downtown - Spectacular
cliffs, coves and sandy beaches - Daily guided tours - No experience
necessary - Quality guided instruction.
Phone Max Walker -- 64 9 372 7262
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Auckland Canoe Centre
Activities: kayaking/canoeing, sea-kayaking.
502 Sandringham Road, Auckland
Phone: 0800 CANOES (0800 226 637), Fax: -- 64 9 815 2074
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see also Wanderwomen
below
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D-Tours
This tour is a day of adventure offering a wide variety of scenery
including extinct volcanoes, the wild west coast gannet colony,
the famous Leigh Marine Reserve, rolling pastoral deer, sheep
and cattle farms, Sheepworld Farm, Pottery and tileworks, native
forest with an 800-year-old kauri tree and the sparkling waters
of the tranquil East Coast Beaches.
Phone: mobile 025 767 804, and -- 64 9 426 6101.
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Waitakere Scenic Tours
Explore the magic of Waitakere's wild west coast and forest ranges.
Learn about the rich Maori and Pakeha history which has shaped
the physical and human geography of the region.
Kay Fielden & Bill Hales Partnership,
223a Victory Road, Waitakere City
Phone/Fax: -- 64 9 817 3547, Email: bhales@pl.net |
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Auckland
Adventures - Wilderness Adventure
View the City of Sails from Mt Eden volcano, visit a local orchard,
2 hours easy downhill beach and bush walk, view the gannet colony
and walk on the black sand of Muriwai beach.
PO Box 87-023, Meadowbank, Auckland,
Phone: -- 64 9 379 4545, Fax: -- 64 9 379 4543,
Email: auckland_adventures@acb.co.nz
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Bush & Beach
Experience the
West Coast - Feel the power, the calm, the contrasts - Smell scented
rainforests - Enjoy nature's variety - Hear the silence - Learn
the legends and history.
PO Box 3479, Shortland Street, Auckland
Phone/Fax: -- 64 9 478 2882, Bookings: 0800 4 BEACH (0800 423
224)
Email: bbl@bushandbeach.co.nz
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Wanderwomen
Wanderwomen aims to provide safe, enjoyable and personally enriching
outdoor activities, primarily for women and incorporating environmental
awareness.
Day trips: Introductory abseil/Awsome abseil/Snorkelling
instruction/Sea-kayaking introduction/Waitakere tramp/Challenge
high ropes course/Rockclimbing evening.
Week-end trips: Motutapu Island adventure week-end/West
coast week-end.
Family trips: Puhoi Moonlight Paddle/Puhoi River Kayaking/Parent
and Child Week-End (Motutapu Island)/Caving Evenings.
PO Box 68058 Newton, Auckland.
Phone: -- 64 9 360 7330, Fax: -- 64 9 360 7332, Email: lizzie@wanderwomen.co.nz
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Wilderness Walks Waitakere
Explore Auckland's untamed west coast with the experts. Some of
New Zealand's finest landscapes tha cover this ancient volcanic
area. Native forests, spectacular waterfalls, vast iron sand beaches,
towering cliffs, and protected coastal wetlands.We offer a variety
of walks tailored to suit your interests and itenary. One and
two day walks. Photographic excursions. Natural history field
trips.
Phone: -- 64 9 838 9007, Fax: -- 64 9 838 9007, Email: sales@wildwalk.co.nz
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| WILDLIFE |
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Glass Bottom Boat Habitat Explorer - Goat Island Bay
Adventure - Marine life - Education - Fish.
Experience the under-water world around Goat Island. Admire
the ocean bottom, sea-urchins and many varied fish.
Phone Ivan or Christina: -- 64 9 422 6334, Fax: -- 64 9 422
6901
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Kiwi-wildlife Tours
see
in bird-watching section above
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