Sports Tours

Kiwi Dundee Adventures. Doug Johansen (Kiwi Dundee) and Jan Poole offer personalized, guided tours throughout New Zealand but they have a special focus on their home region, Coromandel. Their total enthusiasm for the region rubs off on anyone who takes a Kiwi Dundee tour. There are 1-day or 3-day walks and tours, plus 14- to 20-day tours all over New Zealand if you'd like more. 07/865–8809; www.kiwidundee.co.nz.

Te Ra Charters. Te Ra (The Sun) skipper Chris Jones has been doing this job for more than 20 years, so he knows what he's doing. Half-day fishing trips are available during the day on Wednesday and Friday evenings throughout the year, and two trips daily during January. Or you can charter the boat for the day. Te Ra is also licensed for marine-mammal watching, so keep an eye out for the big guys while you're on board. Divers are welcome but must bring their own gear. 120 Moana Anu Anu Ave., Whangamata, Waikato, 3620. 07/865–8681; tera.whangamata.co.nz. NZ$ 55 per person for ½-day trips; NZ$650 full-day charter.