Activities

Are you ready for the rollicking river ride of your life? In New Zealand there is only one way to catch the canyons, go goggle-eyed in the gorges and ballistic on braided rivers - that is by jet boat.

New Zealand offers some of the finest big game trophy hunting in the world. Dedicated hunters hold this country in high regard for the quality of its trophies, the outstanding alpine and forest habitats and the year round open season for deer species.

Nothing can match the freedom of touring New Zealand on the open road. Enjoy the buzz of barrelling along in fresh cool air, with the hum of tyres on tarmac, while observing the countryside. When the tar seal gives way to gravel or even clay and sand, you still have freedom to ride.

When the fat tyre fever hits you there’s only one thing to do. Take a power-trip down a twisting, turning, gnarly mountain bike track in the New Zealand mountains, hills and forests. bMountain biking is an adventure sport that has come of age in this country.

Have you tried getting your mind around ‘The Thought Sport’. This adventure sport calls for a perfect harmonious balance between mind and body. You use your mind to interpret the map and compass and your body to tackle the strenuous physical achievement of completing the course.

Want to follow in the footsteps of the conqueror of Mt Everest? The Southern Alps of New Zealand are the ideal training ground for aspiring mountaineers. The Alps extend along the spine of the South Island from the Inland Kaikouras and Nelson Lakes down to Fiordland and are studded with many impressive peaks.

New Zealand offers the visitor a whole new dimension in world travel as it has infinite variety within a very compact landmass. You will be delighted with the ever-changing landscape vistas. Complete contrasts can be experienced within one day, including breathtaking alpine scenery.

What’s the easiest way for humans to fly? Without a doubt it’s parapenting. Parapenting is a wonderful adventure sport that inspires a great feeling of freedom, floating on the breeze under a controlled descent to mother earth.

So you’ve done the white water rafting thing and it was a breeze, right? Well now it’s time to get right into the water for some serious mind-blowing fun. River sledging is the most basic, hands on, ‘face in the water’ style of white water rafting. All you need is your swimsuit and an absolutely positive can-do attitude.

Imagine a thrilling roller coaster ride with the added fun and fear factor of tumbling white water rapids. White water rafting is hugely popular in New Zealand. The country has 1500 rivers, many of them accessible by road, and commercial rafting operators have sought out the most diabolical dancing waves.

It’s an incomparable sensation to be high on a wall, moving with precision on the edge of space. Your concentration is focused on a crucial move and in that one perfect moment you deftly swing up and lock onto the handhold.

New Zealand’s coastal waters offer some of the best underwater diving in the world. Our deeply indented coastline is actually longer than that of the United States. Add to this the fact that nowhere is more than two hours drive from the sea, and it becomes obvious why this is such an aquatic-centred nation.