Bay of Islands and Far North Activities

Cape Reinga photo by Ben Crawford

Northland extends from Auckland, to Cape Reinga and its relaxed, sunny lifestyle stems from a subtropical climate and the myriad of unspoilt islands, bays and beaches around the coastline.
Northland also provides many activities from high energy adventure to relaxing in the sunshine on a beautiful white sand beach.
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Adventure Activities

Auckland

Auckland provides a wide range of high energy and low energy activities, from Bungy Jumping or Skydiving, to relaxing in the sunshine on a calm harbour beach.

Auckland City, home to nearly one third of New Zealand’s entire population, is nestled between two beautiful harbours, the Waitemata, on the Pacific and the Manukau on the Tasman Sea.

Auckland has 48 volcanoes, 50 offshore islands, 30,000ha of native bush, and kilometres of beautiful coast.

Auckland has much to offer to traveler; with amazing geography, its warm, humid climate it has inspired a lifestyle that’s regularly ranked in the world’s top ten.

When you tire of exploring the city centre, in a short time you can be cruising to Waiheke Island to visit great vineyards, eateries and art, or one of the many other islands in the Gulf. Trekking through the Waitakere rainforest in the city’s west.
Picnicking on a volcano overlooking the city.
Lazing on one of the North Shores beaches.
Surfing or walking along the black sands of the wild west coast at Piha or Muriwai.
Sampling wines at a vineyard or enjoying a relaxing meal at one of the hundreds of cafes and restaurants the city has on offer.

Auckland has everything you need to keep you interested, from climbing the harbour bridge and bungying off it!
Sail on one of the America’s Cup yachts.
An indoor ski field, underwater aquarium, casino, harbour cruises, a vibrant night life and café culture, and so much more, you’ll never tire of the country’s largest city.

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Auckland Tours

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Auckland

Bus and Coach tours, Sightseeing Tours, Adventure tours and other organised trips to sights and activities around the area.

Auckland provides a wide range of high energy and low energy activities, from Bungy Jumping or Skydiving, to relaxing in the sunshine on a calm harbour beach.

Select the style of activity you enjoy from a wide variety of organised tours below:

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Tauranga Activities

Located at the entrance to a natural harbour in the Bay of Plenty, Tauranga and the coastal areas of Mount Maunganui are always popular with visitors.

Tauranga and The Mount offer a wide variety of activities, Water activities, Adventure activities, Wildlife activities around the Bay of Plenty area of New Zealand.
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Rotorua Tours

Central North Island

Bus and Coach tours, Sightseeing Tours, Adventure tours and other organised trips to sights and activities around the area.

Rotorua is the Geo-thermal Capital of New Zealand plus the Maori Culture Center.

The area is a geothermal wonderland of geysers, boiling mud pools, and steaming craters – all accompanied by the interesting aroma of sulphur.

Surrounded by volcanoes, lakes, parks and recreational areas, it is a great place to go hiking or to view native flora and fauna. Great trout fishing, luging, skydiving and zorbing (another Kiwi invention!) are just a few of the many activities on offer.

Rotorua is also a centre where one can experience Maori culture, be it watching Pounamu (Greenstone) being handcrafted to visiting a replica Pa (Maori fortress). It is a “must visit” if you want to learn about New Zealand’s Maori heritage and culture, experience Maori Art or Maori Tattoos, or simply get a taste of Maori Lifestyles.
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Wellington Activities

Wellington Area

Wellington is the Capital of New Zealand and also has a lot of art and cultural attractions, including the National Museum.
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Nelson Tours

Nelson Area

Bus and Coach tours, Sightseeing Tours, Adventure tours and other organised trips to sights and activities around the area.

Nelson is located at the top of the South Island and has a warm sunny climate beside the sea.

From the northern end of the Southern Alps to stunning beaches, the Nelson area offers plenty to experience.

Consistently offering the highest sunshine in the country, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the unique lifestyle that Nelson has to offer.

Nelson’s economy is based mainly around seafood (with Port Nelson being the biggest fishing port in Australasia), and is known throughout NZ for its thriving art culture and numerous award winning wineries.

A visit to the area would not be complete without visiting one of the many galleries or watching master glass blowers practice their craft. Why not indulge in fishing, tramping, skydiving, sailing or one of the many other activities this town has to offer.
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Christchurch Activities

Christchurch Area

Known as The Garden City, it offers extensive inner city public, private gardens and parks, with the Avon River slowly meandering though the city centre.

Still apparent, is the that Christchurch was founded by upper class English whose influence is still apparent in the city’s architecture, the very English Christ’s College, Cathedral Square, and punting on the Avon River.

While in the city, why not visit the Antarctic Centre or take a drive out to Akaroa, New Zealand’s “French” settlement where you can enjoy a unique atmosphere, great food, fishing and eco boat trips.

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Christchurch Area

Bus and Coach tours, Sightseeing Tours, Adventure tours and other organised trips to sights and activities around the area.

Situated on the East Coast of the South Island, with a population of around 300 000, Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island.

Known as The Garden City, it offers extensive inner city public, private gardens and parks, with the Avon River slowly meandering though the city centre.

Still apparent, is the that Christchurch was founded by upper class English whose influence is still apparent in the city’s architecture, the very English Christ’s College, Cathedral Square, and punting on the Avon River.

While in the city, why not visit the Antarctic Centre or take a drive out to Akaroa, New Zealand’s “French” settlement where you can enjoy a unique atmosphere, great food, fishing and eco boat trips.

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Aoraki Mt Cook Activities

Mt Cook / Fiordland

FIORDLAND MOUNT COOK

Described by Rudyard Kipling as the ‘eighth wonder of the world’, located in the beautiful Fiordland region of New Zealand, Milford Sound is set within a world heritage region often called the Sightseeing and Walking Capital of the world.

THE GLACIERS

Remnants of the ice age cascade from the snowfields of the Southern Alps to valley floors 300 meters above sea level. Nowhere else in the world’s temperate climates are glaciers so accessible. With glaciers covering nearly half of the Aoraki / Mt Cook area you’ll have plenty of glacial option to choose from.

There are a range of guided excursions available that will provide professional guides who will give full explanations regarding the geological features, flora and fauna of the area.

If seeing the glaciers from above is more to your liking, there are helicopter and fixed wing aircraft that also provide scenic flights and snow landings amidst New Zealand’s highest peaks, overlooking these glaciers. A range of walks exist, surrounding glaciers in New Zealand that provide excellent points for viewing the glacier as well as exploring the surrounding rainforest environments.

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Queenstown Activities

Queenstown - Otago

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