No matter what you’re looking for, the beautiful country of New Zealand is a vacation destination that needs to be strongly considered. Whether you’re someone who prefers a more relaxing experience, taking in the gorgeous landscape seen in the various nature walks and beaches, or more of a thrill seeker looking to catch a rush, you will not leave unsatisfied.
The following list, compiled by the people at newzealand.com, highlights their top ten experiences for those seeking an adventure.
- You’ll get the best views from above so make the most of the many sky dive schools and drop zones all over New Zealand where you can go solo or tandem as you float through the air.
- Fly to the top of the mountain and make your own tracks through fresh virgin powder snow as you ski your way back down on the ultimate guided heli-ski adventure.
- Feel the power of the water as you jet-boat a spectacular New Zealand river close to the thundering Huka Falls, or negotiate 360-degree spins on the awesome Shotover River rapids.
- Take a leap of faith on a bungy at the original Kawarau Bungy site, or the highest at the top of the Nevis or try a completely different style on the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
- Launch out into the unknown on a black water rafting expedition through Waitomo’s myriad limestone caves underneath the twinkling lights of a million glowworms.
- Feast your eyes on a marine wonderland as you scuba dive around the Poor Knights Islands marine reserve. French undersea explorer Jacques Cousteau rated the Poor Knights as one of the world’s top 10 dive sites.
- Put a completely new spin on life as you roll down a Rotorua hillside in the Zorb – a crazy see-through plastic ball that reaches speeds of up to 50kph over land and water.
- Leap on a mountain bike and head up into the hills for a thrilling day on one of New Zealand’s ever-growing network of cycle trails. There’s a trail for every degree of difficulty from country idylls to multi-day alpine challenges.
- Pick up a paddle and kayak along the coast, in a sheltered harbour, on a lake or downstream on one of New Zealand’s many rivers. Listen to the birds sing and watch out for local wildlife.
- Cast off and go for the big one out on the ocean wave on a big game fishing safari. You’re never far from the ocean in New Zealand and the thrill of the catch will have you hooked.