There is no shortage of adrenaline pumping outdoor activities in New Zealand. It may be a small country, but it packs a big punch.
Here's a quick overview of some of the activities the country has on offer...
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Bridge Climb
Walk the Auckland Harbour Bridge 7 days a week, 365 days a year, with day weekend and night climb options available. Check out
our Review here...
Where: Auckland Harbour Bridge
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Bungy Jumping
No visit to NZ would be complete without flinging yourself from a high platform with just a giant elastic band around your ankles.
Where: Auckland, Taupo, Queenstown, Mangaweka and Hanmer Springs
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Skydiving
This is nearly as crazy only this time its a plane taking you to 12,000 feet before you jump!
Where: Paihia, Auckland, Coromandel, Rotorua, Taupo, Masterton, Nelson, Westport, Greymouth,
Franz Josef, Queenstown, Wanaka and Christchurch
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Ocean Wings Birdwatching
View seabirds such as the albatross, petrels and shags off the beautiful coastline.
Where: Kaikoura
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Parapenting and Paragliding
This is about the only time you will feel like a bird - so make the most of it.
Where: Napier, Richmond, Moutere, Wanaka and Queenstown
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White Water Rafting
As NZ is a country of rivers, there are numerous places for white water rafting. For more information, click here...
Where: Rotorua, Taupo, Turangi, Tongariro National Park, Napier, Wellington, Nelson, Greymouth, Westport, Murchison, Queenstown and Christchurch
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Zorbing
Roll downhill in a large plastic ball as water rushes all around you - or you can go for the dry option.
Where: Rotorua
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Jet Boating
This is a Kiwi invention designed to scare you to death then revive you with some skillful
maneuvers.
Where: Coromandel, Rotorua, Taupo, Taumarunui, Wanganui, Motueka, Nelson, Rakaia, Hanmer, Christchurch, Queenstown, Kurow and Riverton
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White Water Sledging
Take a boogie board, lie flat out on it, then plunge into the raging torrents of the nearest river. NZ is one of the few countries that still allows
commercial sledging.
Where: Rotorua, Queenstown and Wanaka
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Rock Climbing
An exhilarating sport for all levels.
Where: Christchurch and Wanaka
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Hot Air Ballooning
Up, up and away... what better way to glide through the skies and look down upon the rest of the world.
Where: Albany, Auckland, Napier, Christchurch, Methven and Timaru
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Abseiling
It takes guts, a lot of rope and a bit of coaxing, but it gets you into nooks and crannies you would otherwise overlook.
Where: Waitomo
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Dolphins and Whales
The rich waters of New Zealand mean there's lots of marine life waiting to be discovered. You can
swim with the dolphins and seals but not the whales.
Where: Bay of Islands, Auckland, Whitianga, Whakatane and Kaikoura
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Sea Kayaking
Get really close to nature and build up your arm muscles at the same time with some kayaking or canoeing. One to four day trips with or without a guide are offered at several places.
Where: Bay of Islands, Northland, Auckland, Coromandel, Rotorua, Taupo, Wanganui, Masterton, Motueka, Nelson, Akaroa, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Lake Manapouri, Riverton and Stewart Island
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Horse Trekking
Get on your horse and drink in some of the best kept secrets of the countryside.
Where: Just about everywhere
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Four Wheel Bikes
Guided quad bike tours off road around New Zealand farms and bush.
Where: Auckland, Paihia, Rotorua, Coromandel, Napier, Nelson, Queenstown, Wanaka and Waitomo
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Glacier Walks and Helihikes
Helihikes, day walks and ice climbing on the glaciers
Where: Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier
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Luge
A sophisticated go-cart which travels at great speed from the top of a downhill track. It's even an Olympic sport!
Where: Rotorua and Queenstown
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Fly By Wire
World's first adventure ride offering full pilot control of a high speed tethered plane suspended from an overhead suspension point.
Where: Paekakariki and Queenstown
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Black Water Rafting & Caving
This is the underground version of whitewater rafting, excepting you are not sitting together in one raft, but have inner tubes to keep you afloat.
Where: Waitomo and Westport
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