Description: Cruise in luxuirous yachts to offshore islands in the Bay of islands or the Hauraki Gulf.

Then participate in a slection of adventure based activies such as; Abseiling, rock climbing, orienteering. Or simply swim or snorkel or just relax and take in the beauty of the area.

Location: Hauraki Gulf (Auckland) or Bay Of Islands
Prices: Weekend trips from $186per person - longer trips are available.
Season: All year round, summer, spring and autumn are best

Contact person(s): Phillip Rietema
Postal Address: 31 Rosehill Place, Hamilton
Phone: +64 7 846 3565
Mobile Phone: 025 683 3850
Email: Adventuresail@yahoo.co.nz

Comments: Catering available, transport to departure points available if required.

Description: New Zealand's premier adventure company. Founded by gold medallist windsurfer Bruce Kendall, we specialise in making remote, exclusive and beautiful parts of New Zealand accessible to the demanding client.

We have access to all sorts of equipment, boats, lodges, beaches, helicopters and cars, some exclusively, and have successfully worked for Larry Ellison (world's 4th wealthiest man) among others.

We tailor-make each of our adventures based on what you want and so far have a 100% ecstatic client list!

Location: Auckland
Prices: Vary according to service.

Contact person(s): Jean-Michel Jefferson
Address: 5 Church Street, Devonport
Phone: +64 9 446 6025
Mobile Phone: 021 636 898
Fax: +64 9 446 0137
Email: jean-michel@ahipara.com
Website: www.ahipara.com

Comments: Credit cards accepted. Chauffeur limousines and corporate class helicopters available. Exclusive yachts available.

Description: Daily adventure tours from Auckland to suit all ages. Tours visit Mt Eden volcano, orchard, wineries, Muriwai beach & Gannet bird colony. Tour options include half & full day tours with optional bush walking or Mountain biking.

Group tours to Rotorua, Waitomo, Taupo, Coromandel, Bay of Islands & Great Barrier Island. Customised group adventures abseiling, team building, skiing tours, winery tours & mountain biking.

Location: Pick ups in central Auckland.
Prices: Tours from NZ$60 half day & NZ$89 full day.
Season: Operates all year round.

Contact person(s): Ross Parton.
Postal Address: P.O Box 87-023, Meadowbank, Auckland 05.
Phone: +64 9 379 4545
Mobile Phone: 025 855 856
Fax: +64 9 379 4543
Email: info@aucklandadventures.co.nz
Website: www.aucklandadventures.co.nz

Comments: Winner Auckland Tourism Awards - 'Best specialty tour'.

Description: AWOL Canyoning Adventures offers canyoning in the sub-tropical rainforest of the West Coast Waitakere Ranges, only 40 minutes from Auckland Central (transport provided). Abseiling down showering waterfalls surrounded by moss and fern covered walls, swimming through pools and caves of blues and greens, jumps, slides and caves! All obstacles are optional, no experience needed.

You will also see the remains of the original pioneers wood constructed logging dam, learn about the local history and Maori culture. Includes transport, bakery lunch and refreshments, full equipment visit to black sand Piha Surf Beach and beautiful rainforest walk. Options to visit local artists studios, climb Lion Rock, try flax weaving, or stay overnight at Piha Beach!

Location: 40 minutes West of Auckland.
Prices: $125 New Zealand Dollars, group discounts apply.
Season: All year, every day.

Contact person(s): Cam Bowen.
Address: Piha Beach.
Postal Address: P.O Box 56 207, Dominion Rd, Auckland, New Zealand.
Phone: +64 9 834 0501
Freephone: 0800 462 965
Email: info@awoladventures.co.nz
Website: www.awoladventures.co.nz

Description: NZ's best adventure starts in Auckland!

• The Blue Canyon: a fantastic playground in subtropical rainforest, with countless jumps, waterslides and abseils! You get at least 3 hours of the best canyoning, plus a great picnic at Karekare Beach, of 'The Piano' fame! Only 40 minutes from Auckland.
• The Sleeping God Canyon: this 300-metre waterfall is the ultimate canyoning adventure, in the scenic Coromandel Peninsula. A full-on day of sheer vertical fun, cascading water and mysterious pools in breathtaking scenery! And... stop at the Miranda Hot Pools at the end of the day!

Transport, equipment, instruction, lunch and drinks provided. No experience needed. Visit our website!

Location: From 30 minutes to 1 hour away from Auckland.
Prices: From $145 per person.
Season: All year round.

Contact person(s): Julien Senamaud.
Postal Address: P.O Box 68057, Newton, Auckland.
Phone: +64 9 357 0133
Mobile Phone: 025 294 7724
Freephone: +64 9 357 0144
Email: info@canyonz.co.nz
Website: www.canyonz.co.nz

Description: Extreme 4WD Adventures offers a wide range of activities to suit the time the visitor has available. Apart from the fun adventures, there are serious courses available. Adventurers who want to experience the thrills of 4 wheel driving can either bring their own vehicle or drive one of the Park's Suzukis.

The Adventure Trail takes about 80 minutes and includes some unique and interesting challenges including a floating pontoon bridge, chain swing bridge, stone yard and shade house and steep ascents / descents - all under the watchful eye of the tour guide who is ready to offer advice and assistance at every obstacle.

Also on offer are a range of activities to combine with the Adventure Trail to make your visit a half or full day experience - including mud ski, cattle round up, burma trail (blindfolded), eco trail through the bush, archery and much more.

Location: 35 minutes NW from Queen Street, Auckland
Prices: Various packages available (see website)
Season: All year round

Contact person(s): Russell Biggs / Managing Director
Address: 606 Peak Road, Helensville.
Postal Address: P.O Box 68, Beachlands, Auckland.
Phone: +64 9 420 3050
Mobile Phone: 025 400 669
Freephone: 0800 493238
Fax: +64 9 420 3051
Email: sales@extreme4wd.co.nz
Website: www.extreme4wd.co.nz

Description: We hire aluminium 5 person 50 hp boats and 3 person 125hp jet skis for fun and exploration.
We are based on the Whangaparaoa Peninsula and Orewa.

We supply all the extra things to make you day a special one, including scuba, snorkeling and fishing equipment, water skis and wake boards, cooler boxes and picnic equipment and much more. We launch equipment from several beaches on the Peninsula and Orewa depending on your needs and weather conditions.

We hire from 1/2hr to a full day. Activities include water skiing and wake boarding, scuba diving, fishing, island hoping, inflatable towing toys, and more.

We also give directions to dozens of secluded beaches and historic islands all with in 20 minutes of your set off point. Just take a look at our Web site.

Location: [map here] 35 minutes North of Auckland
Prices: From $65 -$349
Season: All year round

Contact person(s): Adam Stapley
Address: 42 Kestrel Heights, Arlkes Bay, Whangaparaoa, Auckland 0932
Phone: 09 424 4903
Mobile Phone: 021 054 5283
Email: bookings@hauraki-adventures.co.nz
Website: www.hauraki-adventures.co.nz

Comments: Pick up from Auckland CBD at an extra cost. Pick up from local bus stations free.

Description: Indulge in a typical Kiwi pastime and enjoy a full-on sailing experience on Auckland's beautiful harbour. "Resolute" is a comfortable ocean-going 75ft (22.5m) yacht.

Our skipper and crew are experienced "yachties" and ensure your trip is both safe and exciting. Enjoy a morning, afternoon or evening sail or spoil yourself with an all day sail and BBQ lunch on the beach.
Suitable all ages and families too!

Location: Hobson West Marina, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland - you will find us behind the information centre and to the right of the carpark.
Prices: From $65.00 per person

Contact person(s): Debbie Hamilton
Address: Hobson West Marina, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland
Postal Address: 120 Opanuku Road, Henderson Valley, Auckland
Phone: 09 814 9401
Mobile Phone: 021 923 423
Freephone: 0800 020 030
Fax: 09 814 9401
Email: debbie@kiwisail.com
Website: www.kiwisail.com

Comments: Credit cards accepted