Our top 10 adventure experiences!
1. Ziplining
2. Canyoning
Queenstown, by Tourism New Zealand - Leap off waterfalls, slide down rocks, scramble, climb, jump, abseil… Canyoning is among New Zealand’s wildest adventures and is staged in remote mountain locations around Auckland, Coromandel, Nelson, Canterbury and Wanaka.
3. Heli-skiing
Wanaka, by Miles Holden - Heli-skiing is for adventurers who are seeking pure adrenaline and freedom in fresh powder snow. Take a scenic flight to the top of the mountain, make your own downhill tracks as you ski your way back down on the ultimate guided heli-ski adventure.
4. Zorb
Rotorua, by ZORB - Get inside a big plastic ball (orb) and roll down a hill, with or without water. Among Rotorua’s mix of adventure activities is the Zorb. This iconic activity is a must-do if you’re in the region enjoying its renowned geothermal wonders.
5. Bungy
Queenstown, by AJ Hackett Bungy - Take a leap of faith on a bungy at the original Kawarau Bungy site, or New Zealand's highest at the top of the Nevis (both in Queenstown). Or for a completely different style of bungy, why not try the Auckland Harbour Bridge or Taupo Bungy on the Waikato River. As the home of bungy, New Zealand doesn’t disappoint!
6. Off-road driving
Queenstown, by Sara Orme - Buckle up, hold tight and head out on a scenic wilderness off-road adventure on one of New Zealand’s comprehensive network of back-country roads and tracks. Or why not try your luck on the colossal sand dunes of the popular Ninety Mile Beach in Northland.
7. Caving
Black Labyrith tour, Waitomo Caves, by Discover Waitomo - Featuring some of the most challenging and spectacular caving systems in the world, New Zealand is top of the list for spelunkers (cavers). Walk or float (black-water rafting as it is referred to) through the spectacular Waitomo Caves or enjoy guided underground adventures in Nelson (home to the southern hemisphere’s deepest sinkhole).
8. Rafting
Kaitiaki Adventures, Rotorua. by Miles Holden - From the highest commercially rafted waterfall in the world (7m) in Rotorua to rivers where rapids range from a gentle grade 1 to an extreme grade 5, New Zealand has it all. Tongariro River in Lake Taupō, the wild West Coast and Queenstown are among the popular rafting spots in the country.
9. Jet Boating
Taupō, by Miles Holden - Feel the power of the water as you jet-boat a spectacular river close to Lake Taupo's thundering Huka Falls, or negotiate 360-degree spins on one of Queenstown’s spectacular rivers.
10. Skydiving
Queenstown Combos, New Zealand, by Nzone Skydive - Embrace the excitement and soak in the views as you tandem skydive or go solo – a true heart-stopping adventure! You can skydive in various locations around New Zealand, including Wanaka, Queenstown, Lake Taupo, Auckland and Bay of Plenty.