Activities




New Zealand is a land of vast discovery. Packed with adventure, extreme sports and landscapes to explore, there is always something to do.

Horticulture is our biggest asset, we pride ourselves in our local produce, grown in a natural environment. From tours of the sea, to wine tasting, Fantail Lodge can help you plan your luxurious escape.

Fantail Lodge Country Estate has close relationships with many local tourism companies, this allows us to offer such a wide variety of programmes for small to medium sized groups while taking advantage of our luxury Tauranga accommodation and fine dining options. 

  

 

 

Activities:
  • Land activities - bicycle rentals, hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, horse riding/rental, yoga classes/instruction, running tracks, tennis, playgrounds
  • Water activities - parasailing, boat ramps, fishing, kayaking, rafting, rowing/canoeing, sailing, surfing, boogie boarding, swimming
  • Golf courses are plentiful around the region
  • Leisure activities - eco tours, helicopter/ airplane sightseeing
  • Participate in a demo on New Zealand floral design
  • Haiku pathway - Poets sizzled in boulders along a river walk
  • Gold mine - At nearby Waihi
  • Katikati Mural Town - where the history from early settles till today is reflected by professional murals
  • Hobbiton -Take a journey through the Kaimais where the 'Lord of The Rings' very own 'Hobbiton' Town awaits.

Click here for more information on your hotel accommodation near Tauranga.

 Local Programmes:

  • Wine Tasting- dining with the winemaker at Morton Estate. Options can be arranged such a pre dinner wine tasting with a menu designed to match the wines being tasted.
  • Fantail Frolics - fun time with team building, top team like activities adjusted to suit individual requirements.
  • Clay Bird Shooting (electronic option also)- Some pre-dinner drinks activity to be enjoyed by all participants
  • White Island- Flights are available from Tauranga Airport by small plane or from the lodge by helicopter.    Explore a marine volcano.
  • Kayaking- Experience the glow worm kayak tour,  compete against co-workers in the 'Amazing Race' and much more at Waimarino Adventure Park.
  • Dolphin Safaris- Swim with natures friendliest sea mammals with Stuart & Rosie at the Tauranga Harbour.

 

 

         

 

*All activities and restaurant options are to be booked in advance and are due to availability.

Fantail Lodge is also a great Tauranga wedding venue - click here to read more about having your Tauranga wedding with us.  

 

Fantail Lodge Country Estate
117 Rea Rd, Katikati, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Tel: +64 7 549 1581
Fax: +64 7 549 1417
info@fantaillodge.co.nz