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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Gisborne Activities

Gisborne and East Cape Area, a scenic and water sports paradise.

Gisborne Area

Gisborne, reaching out in to the Pacific on the eastern tip of the North Island is the first mainland place in the world to see the sun each day. It’s a mecca for surfers from around the world and a great place to indulge in gourmet dining and wine tasting. You’ll also find the Southern Hemisphere’s first commercially grown black truffles, the finest cheeses and Chardonnay to die for.

Bush fringed misty mountain lakes, beaches that have hardly changed for hundreds of years, farmland and vineyards that breathe the spirit of nature.

The further you go, the more the region will tempt you to indulge in camping, diving, fishing, hunting, swimming, surfing, hiking, trekking, visiting wineries and horse riding opportunities abound.

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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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Picton Activities

Picton Area

Picton is a picturesque waterfront town in the Marlborough region; home to award winning wineries. It is also Marlborough’s main commercial port and access to Queen Charlotte Sound.

Enjoy every possible activity form 4wd adventure to horse trekking, fishing, skydiving, hiking, sailing and all that this point of access to the Sounds has to offer.

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