Adventure Activities

Explore a hidden canyon in Gibbston Valley with this half-day canyoning adventure. Abseil, climb and slide through waterfalls and rock formations with expert guides, no experience needed. Includes gear, transport, and lunch on morning tours.

Take on a full-day canyoning adventure in Mt Aspiring National Park. Abseil, climb, and jump through waterfalls and crystal-clear pools with expert guides. Includes transport, equipment, and lunch, no experience needed, moderate fitness required.

Raft the scenic Kawarau River with fun grade 2-3 rapids, canyon views, swims and a pass beneath the historic Bungy Bridge, ending with the thrilling 400m Dog Leg Rapid. Nov-Apr. Moderate fitness required; not suitable for heart conditions.

Tackle Queenstown’s iconic Shotover River with grade 4-5 rapids, dramatic canyon scenery and the 170m Oxenbridge Tunnel. A rugged, high-adrenaline rafting challenge. Nov-Apr. Moderate fitness required; not suitable for heart conditions.

Jet boat the Waiau River to Lake Manapouri, then hike the Kepler Track on this small-group Fiordland adventure. Native forest, picnic lunch, and pure Southland scenery, immersive, active, unforgettable.

Hike the volcanic slopes of Mt Tarawera, then raft the Kaituna River and its famous Tutea Falls. Guided by Kaitiaki Adventures, this full-day Rotorua combo blends epic scenery, culture and world-class white-water thrills.

Take on the Kaituna with Kaitiaki Adventures’ Raft & Sledge Combo. Tackle rapids, waterfalls and Māori-guided storytelling, then sledge the awa at eye level. Two world-class white-water experiences in one epic Rotorua adventure.

Experience world-class rafting on the Kaituna River with Kaitiaki Adventures. Tackle Tutea Falls and 14 rapids while guides share the river’s Māori heritage. A powerful blend of adrenaline, culture and nature in Rotorua.

Scenic journey along the Milford Road from Te Anau, with curated stops through alpine landscapes. Paddle Milford Sound by kayak for a quiet, immersive fjord experience led by expert local guides.

Paddle Milford Sound on the iconic Sunriser Classic, a 10km guided kayak (3–3.5 hrs) led by expert locals. Loop through the fjord past waterfalls and wildlife, experiencing its scale and quiet beauty from water level.

Leap from 12,000 ft above Lake Taupō for the ultimate thrill - free fall at 200 km/h with epic views of Mount Ruapehu and Mount Ngauruhoe before gliding peacefully back to earth.

Leap from 15,000 ft above Lake Taupō for the ultimate skydive, a 60-second free fall at 200 km/h with panoramic views of Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe and the Central North Island.

Jump from 16,500 ft — Taupō’s highest skydive. Experience 70 seconds of free fall at 200 km/h with coast-to-coast views from Mount Maunganui to Taranaki. Pure adrenaline, pure awe.

Fly high over Aoraki / Mount Cook, land on the Tasman Glacier, and explore its ice caves and crevasses on a guided hike, a once-in-a-lifetime alpine adventure.

Experience a half-day jet boat and wilderness adventure on the Matukituki River. Skim across glacier-fed waters, explore remote alpine landscapes on a guided walk, and journey deep into Mount Aspiring National Park. A Wanaka must-do.

Packraft the Matukituki on a full-day alpine adventure. Paddle turquoise pools, gentle rapids and glacier-fed waters, remote valley landscapes, and enjoy a riverside picnic. Suitable for beginners; must be able to swim. A Wanaka wilderness must do.

Fast. Scenic. Full-send. The Kea Tour features 6 epic ziplines through native forest, finishing with the world’s steepest tree-to-tree zipline. Drop 30 storeys in 10 seconds at up to 70km/h - the ultimate alpine adrenaline descent.

Two scenic ziplines through native forest finish with a thrilling 21m drop. This 1-hour adrenaline hit on Bob’s Peak is perfect for thrill seekers short on time, guided, gravity-powered and packed with pure Queenstown energy.