The Hauraki Gulf Maritime Park is a magical playground of 50 islands and countless reef structures right on Auckland’s doorstep. Many of the islands are recreation reserves popular with day-trippers and others are conservation sanctuaries for endangered bird species.
This magnificent bay of 50 islands and innumerable reefs is home to a multitude of marine life including common and bottlenose dolphins, stingrays, manta rays, octopus, moray eels and many fish species.
A sub-tropical climate and superb coastal scenery makes Northland rewarding for any traveller, especially divers.
The southern ocean has many surprises for the adventurous diver who is prepared to brave the cooler temperatures. Otago’s coastline is home to fascinating marine creatures - sea lions, seals, penguins and migratory birds.
Just a day trip away from Auckland is one of the finest dive locations in New Zealand. ‘The Knights’ were rated by the late Jacques Cousteau as being one of the top 10 dive sites in the world.
Picture a giant fun park waterslide for grownups, deep in a wilderness river gorge. Add torrents of rushing water and towering rock structures and you’re in canyoning territory.
Picture a mountain with perfectly groomed snow slopes and state-of-the-art terrain park within a magnificent setting. Enthusiastic snowboarders are ripping it up as outdoor amplifiers crank out hip-hop music across the park.
Where else can you interact all year round with one of nature’s most intelligent and playful creatures? New Zealand has several coastal areas where you can enjoy a breathtaking close encounter with friendly dolphins.
New Zealand is a walking-trekking paradise of pristine landscapes. When you think of New Zealand you automatically think of walking or ‘tramping’ as Kiwis call it. Millions of visitors have enduring memories of beautiful walking tracks and comfortable huts in New Zealand’s backcountry.
New Zealand is a beautiful and diverse country with many challenging outdoor activities. One sure way of experiencing all the highlights is to join a specialist adventure tour. That way you get to walk on glaciers, cruise the fiords, hike on volcanoes and swim with dolphins.
Take off into clear blue skies for a unique perspective on New Zealand’s breathtaking mountain, glacier, fiord, lake and river scenery. Aerial sightseeing is one of our most popular visitor attractions and people often say that a scenic flight has been the highlight of their New Zealand holiday.
Explore New Zealand’s remote backcountry areas by 4WD vehicle - the perfect way to combine adrenalin-charged activity with the enjoyment of fresh air and superb alpine and coastal scenery.
