With an endless list of activities to choose from, it’s no

wonder New Zealand is one of the top destinations in

the world for adventure seekers!
Whether you want to hike a glacier, jump out of an aeroplane, or
go black water rafting in glow-worm caves, New Zealand is the
place to get your adrenaline fix!

With such a variety of action-packed activities to experience in

every corner of the country, here are 16 ultimate New Zealand
adventures you have to experience!

1. Cruise Milford Sound

Going on a trip to New Zealand isn’t complete without taking a

cruise through Milford Sound. Located at the bottom of the South
Island, Milford Sound is known for the towering Mitre Peak,
cascading waterfalls, rainforests, and is home to dolphins, seals,
and penguins! With day cruises and overnight cruises to choose
from, there’s something for everyone when it comes to
experiencing the magical Milford Sound.

2. Go jet boating

If you love fast things and water, then jet boating is for you! In New
Zealand, you have your choice of jet-boating through the raging
Huka Falls in the North Island or experience crazy 360-degree turns
in the Shotover Jet in Queenstown.

3. Bike the Otago Central Rail Trail

The Otago Central Rail Trail is a former railway line and a 150km
biking and hiking trail that runs throughout Central Otago on the
South Island. You can choose to rent a bike and explore by yourself
or go with a group. The trail takes you on a journey past snow-
covered mountains, blue lakes, bridges, and even through canyons
and tunnels! What a way to experience the South Island!
4. Heli-hike a glacier

What’s better than hiking? Heli-hiking on a glacier! The Helicopter

Line is one company that offers this fantastic experience. The two-
hour hike starts from The Helicopter Line base where you’ll be
taken up to Franz Josef Glacier via helicopter where you’ll be gifted
with spectacular views of the surrounding scenery. The two-hour
guided hike takes you through phenomenal glacial features. This
experience is not one to be missed!
5. Kayak in Abel Tasman National Park

Did you really visit New Zealand if you didn’t explore Abel Tasman
National Park? Located at the top of the South Island, this national
park full of magic and wonders cannot be missed. Many people
choose to hike throughout the national park, but with breathtaking
views and crystal clear water at every beach, kayaking is a must-
do. You can either rent a kayak and explore yourself or go on a
guided tour.

6. Jump into a canyon

Did you know that organised commercialised bungy jumping

originated in New Zealand? Why not honour that and jump 134m
(the highest in New Zealand) into a canyon with the Nevis Bungy
in Queenstown? Queenstown has been dubbed the “adventure
capital of the world”, so it would be rude not to!
7. Swim with dolphins in Kaikoura

One of the most amazing things about New Zealand is our marine
life, so why not take advantage of that and go swimming with
dolphins? Dolphin Encounter takes you on a two-hour life-
changing experience in the waters just off the Kaikoura coast
where you can swim and interact with the beautiful dolphins of
New Zealand.
8. Climb the Auckland Harbour Bridge

Ever wondered what it would be like to see views of Auckland

nearly 50m above the ocean? Well, climbing the Auckland Harbour
Bridge gives you that experience. From the top of the bridge, you
are presented with uninterrupted 360-degree views of Auckland
city and beyond!
9. Jump off the Sky Tower

If you’re more into the adrenaline of jumping off a building, then

why not jump off the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere?
Located in Auckland’s CBD, the Sky Tower, standing at 323m high,
is the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere! The only thing
standing between you and the ground on the 192m drop is wire!
The jump itself is 11 seconds long and takes you down 53 floors at
85kph!
10. Skydive over Taupo

Ever thought about jumping out of a plane and free-falling up to

18.500ft over breathtaking New Zealand scenery? Taupo is the
place to do it! Skydive Taupo has four options to choose from.
Starting from 9,000ft, the higher up the plane goes, the bigger the
rush on the way down!

11. Go black water rafting in the Waitomo Caves

Waitomo, a small village in the north of New Zealand with a huge

reputation! Instead of going on the generic Waitomo Caves glow-
worm tour, why not have it all and go black water rafting? Black
Abyss offers a five-hour cave adventure where you abseil and
zipline through glow-worm caves, climb underground waterfalls,
and even tube through fast-flowing waters!

12. Jump off the Auckland Harbour Bridge

The Auckland Harbour Bridge Bungy is the only one in New Zealand
that is ocean touch! Jump 40m from the bridge and dip your fingers
in the Waitemata Harbour. Although it may be one of the smaller
bungys in New Zealand, it’s not one to be missed!

13. Zipline through Waiheke Island

Want to feel like Tarzan? Auckland’s Waiheke Island is known for

its abundance of wineries, but did you know you can zipline
through those wineries? EcoZip Adventures offers up three choices
of ziplining tracks, each more than 200m long! Glide through
vineyards and take in the views of Auckland!

14. Go Zorbing in Rotorua

Dive into an inflatable ball (ZORB) and roll down a mountain at high
speed in Rotorua! With four different tracks to choose from,
there’s something for everyone! The ZORB was invented in New
Zealand, so it would be rude not to experience such a unique
invention!
15. Heli-ski in Wanaka

You can’t visit the South Island without experiencing its snow. Take
a helicopter flight to the top of Wanaka’s nearby mountains and
glide down the fresh, untouched snow, creating your own track as
you make your way to the bottom! Heliski offers some of the best-
guided heliskiing tours in the South Island!

16. Go shark diving in Bluff

The ultimate adventure for thrill-seekers in New Zealand. Come

face to face with Great White sharks while cage diving in Bluff, a
town at the southernmost point of the South Island! In the depths
of the Faveaux Strait, you’ll find the marine beasts and get to
experience what they’re like first hand as they make their way over
to the cage.