No matter where you are in NZ you are never far from the water. Beaches, lakes, rivers and dams are readily available by vehicle and foot. We have endeavoured to list a few of many well frequented water related holiday activities here, which are guaranteed to provide an unforgettable experience.
If you love water sports you are sure to enjoy the following pursuits.

Kayaking & Canoeing
You can’t beat sea kayaking in the Abel Tasman and Marlborough Sounds when it comes to pristine water, amazing scenery and wildlife encounters with seals, dolphins and penguins. A few local providers include: Abel Tasman Kayaks and Marlborough Sounds Adventure Company. Perhaps you are new to kayaking; why not learn from professionally trained guides before enjoying a paddling trip – New Zealand Kayak School provides a range of courses for beginners, intermediate and advanced boaters alike.

Surfing
If surfing is your passion you will enjoy the benefit of uncrowded waves, beautiful landscapes and a fantastic choice of beach breaks, river bars, point breaks, and reef breaks. Popular surf locations include Raglan, Taranaki, Christchurch and Dunedin. Never surfed before? Never fear, there are plenty of surf schools and instructors located around New Zealand’s surf regions. New Zealand Surf Tours based in Auckland offer 1 – 12 day tours and lessons with Surfing New Zealand Endorsed Coaches. (more…)

Admittedly, Gambia has one of the smallest Atlantic coastlines for all mainland African nations. This geographical fact does not deter the small country, however, in offering its local and foreign tourists the golden opportunities to enjoy love and laughter in the sun sand and sea during their Gambia holidays.
Beaches in the Gambia

As small as the Atlantic coastline is, Gambia maintains the peaceful and pristine conditions of its beaches. Even with the beach resorts sprouting like mushrooms, there is a sense of oneness with nature coupled with a sense of adventure in every stretch of sand in Gambia.
Take the Leybato, for instance. In the local dialect, it means “by the seashore” and it definitely lives up to its name and more! It is a favorite place to spread love and laughter for expatriates and Peace Corps volunteers amongst themselves and the locals. Don’t get any ideas in your head about the kind of Gambia holidays tourists enjoy here though as it is the kind of love and laughter that is definitely family-friendly. (more…)

Famed as Guilin scenery is the best under heaven, people are stunned by its unsurpassed beauty. Li River is the soul of Guilin. Cruise on the two rivers and four lakes in Guilin, or boat on a bamboo raft in Yangshuo, and you may experience the lifestyle of a fairy.

Cruising on the Li River has four different waterways. First, the Golden Waterway is normally from Guilin to Yangshuo. It will take about 4 or 4.5 hours to arrive. In winter, when the water level is low, the “Golden Waterway” is from Yangdi to Yangshuo. It will take about 3 or 3.5 hours to arrive. Second, the Diamond Waterway is from Puyi to Fuli. Visitors will board at Yangshuo dock. The cruising will take 2 to 3 hours. Third, the Splendid Waterway is just cruising along the Li River in Guilin downtown. It takes 1.5 hours. Fourth, the President Waterway is cruising along the Li River in Xingping. It takes 2 hours. (more…)

For the thrill of a lifetime, you must try deep-sea fishing! Deep-sea fishing is one of the most exciting adventures you can possibly have, so it is absolutely essential that you schedule some time for it when you are planning your Mauritius vacation.
You may not be convinced that Mauritius is the perfect travel spot for deep-sea fishing. It may add to your positive impression, however, to learn that Mauritius holds some world records in the sport of deep-sea fishing. In addition to having types of fish that are not readily available in other areas, Mauritius also has varieties of fish that are popular in many other locations, but bigger and better. A mako shark that weighed in at 1115 pounds is a nice example of Mauritius’s abundance of big fish! (more…)

Considering that Mauritius is an island, you have probably already correctly assumed that it has much to offer in terms of water sports. However, you may not be aware of exactly how extensive water sports are on Mauritius– the nearly limitless variety that will be open to you during your Mauritius vacation. Regardless of how long your vacation is to be, your time can be delightfully filled with sport after sport, or you can choose the ones that you like the most. Either way, you will be thrilled with every minute that you decide to put into these great activities.
If boating is your passion, you can indulge it here on Mauritius. There are a number of boating options available, so you can pick whichever suits you, or you can try them all. If you would prefer to venture out on your own, you dinghy sailing or motor boating. If you elect to rent a motor boat with a trained guide, you can venture out to the incomparable beauty of the east coast’s lagoon. You can also charter a yacht for your own personal pleasure, or a day-long chartered catamaran which includes cocktail parties and lunch.
Kitesurfing and kiteboarding are amongst the thrilling water sports you can participate in during your Mauritius vacation. If you wish to make this part of your vacation a learning experience, you can take part in one of Mauritius’s kitesurfing schools where you can quickly learn to be a skilled kitesurfer. (more…)