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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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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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 Activities

Nelson 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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Queenstown Activities

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Dunedin Activities

Dunedin Area

Situated on the East coast of the South Island, Dunedin is the only real “University Town” in the country.

Being a “University Town”, finding somewhere to drink will be the least of your worries. It offers a vibrant night life as well as great cafes offering a variety of cuisine, and accommodation abounds catering to every pocket.

Built on the back of a gold rush, Dunedin is regarded as the architectural heritage capital of New Zealand. Boasting the country’s first university, and arguably, the most photographed building in the country – the Dunedin Railway Building; this town offers visitors plenty of options to experience the essence of this unique town.

Spend time browsing the numerous boutiques offering locally and internationally renowned fashion, to studios selling contemporary collections of NZ jewellery, gold, silver, bone, paua shell, and kauri gum.

Don’t forget to visit Larnach Castle and the Otago Peninsula that hosts the world’s only mainland breeding colony of the northern albatross, the world’s rarest penguin, the yellow-eye.

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