Recreation

Fishing charters, kayak rentals, diving trips, sightseeing, local bus transport, airport shuttle, Intercity and Naked Bus connections...we have it all. Plus golf, bowls, rugby and sports, boat trips to Cathedral Cove, Aldermen and Mercury Islands and our own Slipper Island.

	Taranui Charters - Fish or Cruise Come aboard the MV Taranui and cruise the Coromandel East Coast and offshore islands. Whether its diving, fishing or just a quiet sightseeing cruise, Jim Hope can guide you along some of the most picturesque coastline to be found in New Zealand. Departs from TAIRUA. Sleeps 10 (8 + 2 crew); Day trips 19 passengers; On board compressor; bait & rod hire available. Contact Jim and Ruth Hope 07 864 8511 or 0274 906 062... www.taranuicharters.com/		Combat Zone Paintball and Family Adventure Park Family fun, mates getaway, team building? Eight fun activities. Something for almost everyone. Activities from just $10pp. Combat Paintball, Outdoor Laser Tag, Soccer or Hockey Golf, Argo Rides, Kids Quads, Archery, Target Paintball Shooting. Spend an hour or a day. Just 35 mins from Tairua. COME AND HAVE A BLAST! 108 Kaimarama Road Whitianga Ph 07 866 0038 or 0275COMBAT (266 228)... www.combatzone.co.nz
	Tairua Ferry Service Runs at least two-hourly every day between December and the end of April. Long Weekends & School Holidays throughout the rest of the year. Departs Tairua 9am,11am,1pm,3pm,5pm. Departs Pauanui 15 minutes past these times. Contact Mike on 027 4970316 or 07 8648133 for more details... Link		Epic Adventures - Fishing Guides Join fishing guide Carl Muir chasing some of Tairua's famous kingfish,snapper,hapuka or gamefish. Epic Adventures is a 7m Stabicraft superbly set up for sportfishing with the latest jigging and softbaiting equipment. Advanced booking recommended Ph: 021 227 4354... www.epicaventures.co.nz
	Impulsive Charters Check us out on Facebook 'Impulsive Charters'. Overnight, half day and full day trips. Game fishing : Bottom fishing : Dive trips : Phone owner/skipper Wayne Newell 07 824 7385 or 0274 829 437...		Tairua Bus Company Departs daily at 7.50am and 3.25 pm for Coromandel Hotspots. Daily service at 12.30pm to Auckland and other destinations on the Naked Bus network. Special student discounts and weekend ser4vice to Hamilton. Buy your tickets and catch the bus at Pacific Harbour Lodge, next to the Information Centre. Tel: 07 864 7770... www.tairuabus.co.nz
	Cave Cruzer Adventures Spectacular coastal scenery, waterfalls, blowholes, even dolphins and penguins if we are lucky. Private Bays, the Kiwi sanctuary and Captain Bob's amazing Musical Cave Experience. Call 0800 4 Cruze (0800 427 893)... www.cavecruzer.co.nz		Cathedral Cove Sea Kayaks Cathedral Cove Sea Kayaking trips explore spectacular volcanic coastline and are designed for all levels and abilities. They have double sea kayaks and qualified guides to give you full instructions and assistance. c/- Hahei Store, Hahei. Ph: 07 866 3877... www.seakayaktours.co.nz/
	Glass Bottom Boat Mercury Bay Seafaris Ltd Enjoy Cathedral Cove, marine wildlife, stunning caves and coastal scenery. Daily departing Whitianga wharf at 10:30am & 1pm (also 8am & 3:30pm in summer) Tel: 07 867 1962 or 021 478 290... Link		Go Kiwi Transport and Tours Shuttle service to Auckland airport, Auckland CBD, Tauranga and Coromandel Towns. Door to Door service avaliable, handy if you have lots of luggage. Buy tickets and catch the shuttle at the Information Centre.... www.go-kiwi.co.nz
	Hahei Explorer Daily scenic adventure trips to the Hahei Marine Reserve. View the world famous Cathedral Cove and discover the magnificent volcanic coastline. Bookings essential: 07 866 3910... www.haheiexplorer.co.nz		Cathedral Cove Sea Cave Adventures Come on board and explore the beautiful Mercury Bay and some of its islands. Possible dolphin, orca or seal encounters. Departs Whitianga wharf 10:30am & 1:30 pm Bookings at Freephone 0800 80 60 60... www.whaitianga-adventures.co.nz
	Intercity Coachlines Buses depart Tairua 8.30am and 2.00pm for nation wide destinations. You can buy your tickets and catch the bus at the Information Centre.... www.intercity.co.nz/		Slipper Island Resort Slipper island Resort is pure luxury, transfers can be arranged by sea or air from Tairua, Pauanui or whangamata. Engoy the Lodge or the chalets, or if you want to be more adventurest there is awsome camping facilities. Contact: (07)864 7560 Fax:(07)864 7561 Mob: 021 776 977 025 9488 8480...
	Tairua Bowling Club Hornsea Road, Tairua Tel 07 864 8728 Visitors Welcome...		Tairua Country Club - Golf, Lawn Bowls, Croquet Main Road, Tairua Tel: 07 864 8416 18 hole golf course on the edge of the Estuary. Visitors welcome.... www.tairuacountryclub.com/
	Tairua Dive & Fishinn Tel: 07 864 8054 The little store with much much more! Tairua Dive & Fishinn is open 7 days for all your fishing, diving, water sports sales & rental gear, tank fills and servicing. You can even buy the morning paper, top up on bread and milk and keep the kids happy with snacks and icecream!... www.divetairua.co.nz		Tairua Rugby and Sports Club Link