Day / Weekend Adventures

Bigfoot Adventures offers activities to suit a wide range of fitness levels, abilities and ages. We can create itineries for your group adventure ranging from 4 hours to an action packed weekend. We supply all gear and equipment, and provide lunch or morning/afternoon tea on most day itineries. Meals and accommodation are arranged on weekend tours, and transport where necessary.

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MOUNTAIN BIKING

Half-day or full-day excursions:

· Wood Hill Forest Ramble
Ride through these well laid out tracks in Auckland's best known mountain bike park. We offer basic instruction on mountain bike track riding along with a local guide. Stop at Kumeu's Carriage Cafe for a well earned drink and a muffin, or for something more on a licensed premises, Ferny Lea café in Coatesville. All equipment, snacks and drinks provided during the activity session.
Duration: approximately 3 - 4 hours excluding travel and après-bike time at cafes.

Price: Half-day trip $?? per person incl GST.

· Hunua Ranges Track Tackler
Discover Auckland's hidden wilderness area. Technical tracks wind through native bush featuring stream crossings and abundant native birds. Our qualified instructors offer instruction on mountain bike riding techniques and tips. All equipment, snacks and a stop at one of Papakura's fine cafes included.
Timeframe - approximately 3 - 4 hours excluding travel time.
Price: Half-day trip $?? per person incl GST.

Both these excursions can be extended to full-day trips as requested.

Weekend Trip:

· Mountain Bike Madness in Rotorua
Spend two adventure-filled days exploring diverse mountain bike tracks and beautiful scenery in Whakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua. Cool off (or warm up) with a visit to the Polynesian Spa on Saturday evening. Spend Sunday morning on Rotorua's world famous gondola and luge before hitting the tracks again. All accommodation, food and instruction included.
Carpool transport can be arranged the week before trip date.
Price: $??? per person incl GST.

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KAYAKING

Half-day excursions:

· Puhoi River Tour
Kayak from Puhoi to Wenderholm Regional Park. Ideal for first time kayakers or those looking for a leisurely morning paddle. Our instructors offer paddling instruction, and all equipment is provided as well as snacks.
Timeframe - approximately 3 hours excluding travel time.
Price: $?? per person incl GST.

· Greenhithe to Albany Paddle
Cast off from Greenhithe harbour and kayak up the estuary to Albany. Stop for lunch, before returning with the tide for a well earned rest.
All equipment and snacks provided.
Timeframe - approximately 3 - 4 hours excluding travel time
Price: $?? per person incl GST.

Full-day trip:

· Mahurangi Paddle
Departing from Mahurangi Regional Park we paddle across to Motuora Island, set up a picnic lunch and enjoy the views while sitting back and relaxing. After lunch, we explore nearby islands and shipwrecks before returning back to the mainland. All equipment and lunch provided. Transport can be arranged.
Timeframe - start approx 10am, return approximately 3pm depending on weather conditions.
Price: $?? per person incl GST.

Weekend trip:

· Whangaroa Harbour Discovery Paddle
Discover the beauty of the Bay of Island's. We set off from Whangaroa Harbour to a secluded inlet and stay overnight at the original Department of Conservation Hut (sleeping bag and camping attitude essential). Explore the local camping trails in the surrounding bush covered hills. Settle in on Saturday evening for a delicious cafe style meal and wine, before hitting the sack to be ready for Sunday’s activities.

On Sunday morning, we depart from the inlet and paddle out onto the east coast, navigating through sea caves and keeping eyes peeled for dolphins and penguins (normally easy to spot). We stop for lunch at one of the many small, private beach inlets before heading back into the Whangaroa Harbour to pack up boats and gear. On the way back to Auckland we stop at a local pub/cafe in Kawakawa for a well deserved celebratory meal. Estimated time of arrival back into Auckland is 6:30pm.

All food, accommodation, transport and equipment provided.
Please note: this trip requires a reasonable level of fitness.
Hut accommodation is basic.
Price: $??? per person incl GST

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ROCK CLIMBING / ABSEILING

Full-day trip:

· Abseil in the Karamatua Valley, Huia and enjoy this wilderness haven just half an hour from Auckland city. This trip is suitable for beginners and intermediate levels, or for the more adventurous you can try the 45m Hunau Falls abseil.
Price: $?? per person incl GST.

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TRAMPING

Half-day excursions:

· Hunua Ranges / Waitakeres Wilderness Experience
Enjoy the bush scenery and views as you experience these secluded forest tracks at your desired pace. Snacks and hot drinks provided.
Timeframe - approx. 10am start and finish 2pm depending on pace.
Price: $?? per person incl GST.

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CAVING

Day Trips:

· Waipu Caves
We guide you through the Waipu cave labyrinth as you get a taste of the world of a spelunker for a day. All equipment and lunch provided. Timeframe - 9am to 5pm.
Price: $?? per person incl GST.

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SKIING / SNOWBOARDING

Midweeker Trips:

· 3 Day Midweeker
Want to get the best possible sking/snowboarding in during the quiet week days on the empty slopes? Get a group together and we'll do the rest. Transport, Accomodation, Breakfast, Lunch, Shuttle service all included in this package - you won't find a better all inclusive deal! We also help arrange your lift passes, gear rental and lessons if needed. Great for work trips, travellers, Timeframe - Mon 5pm to Thurs 9pm.
Price: $335 per person incl GST.

Weekend Trips:

· 2 Day Weekender
Need to get out of the big smoke for the weekend and experience something totally different. Get a group together and we'll do the rest. Transport, Accomodation, Breakfast, Lunch, Shuttle service all included in this package - you won't find a better all inclusive deal! We also help arrange your lift passes, gear rental and lessons if needed. Great for work trips, travellers, Timeframe - Fri 5pm to Sun 9pm.
Price: $230 per person incl GST.

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CUSTOMISED TRIPS

Bigfoot Adventures can combine activities or come up with something especially for your organisation or group. Ask about our new Matakana Challenge, ideal for corporate / work outings, we can finish at a winery for wine tasting or the brewery for beer tasting - meals can be arranged also.

All prices listed are for groups of six or more participants. For group sizes smaller than six people, please add $20 per head to the per person cost indicated. We offer a 15% discount for groups of fifteen participants or more.

What you need to bring
On most trips it is always good to remember to bring sun screen, insect repellent, drinking water, any medication that you need, polyprops or warm change of clothes, a good pair of shoes and a great attitude.

To make a booking, contact us on 0800 BIGFOOT (0800 244 366) [link to enquiry page]

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