Are you looking for an adrenaline rush on your holiday? Then you’ve come to the right place! From adrenaline-pumping thrills for brave (and not so brave!) beginners to hard-core action for professionals, New Zealand is renowned for its adventure activities.

Beautiful scenery, welcoming weather and a lifestyle that embraces the outdoors make New Zealand a thrill-seeker’s paradise – you’ll find no shortage of ways to enjoy the great outdoors!

The most famous of New Zealand’s adventure activities is bungy jumping. In 1988 the world’s first commercial bungy jump opened at the Kawarau Bridge near Queenstown, and visitors can now experience this activity all over the country. You can experience a night jump here or take a leap off the iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge – if you dare!

Or how about riding an inner-tube on an underground river (black water rafting)? It’s a totally magical experience.

Zorbing is a truly unmissable adventure. Strapped into an enormous plastic, air-cushioned, transparent ball, participants are rolled down a slope – surprisingly comfortable and safe!

Most activities can be enjoyed by people at a range of skill levels, and New Zealand operators abide by the strictest of safety standards and quality control systems. On land, in the air or in the water, whatever kind of adventure you’re looking for, you’ll find it in New Zealand!

Adventures on offer

4WD adventure

Hire a quad bike or a 4WD vehicle and get off the beaten track.

Bungy jumping

From Auckland’s Harbour Bridge to a night bungy in Queenstown.

Caving

Abseil into an immense cavern or slide down an underground waterfall.

Heli-skiing

Fly into the mountains to ski or board untracked powder.

Ice climbing

Experience a climb on an incredible glacier with a guided tour.

JET BOATING

Jump into a jet boat and head for the river rapids in the country where these powerful boats were invented.

Mountain biking

Trails range from entry-level to remote and extreme.

Paragliding

Leap off a cliff and admire the scenery as you glide all the way down!

Rafting

Take on the white water in a river valley – or try black water rafting underground!

Skydiving

This extreme thrill is even better against a backdrop of  stunning scenery.

Sledging

Grab onto a body board and hurtle head-first down thrilling rapids.

Zorbing

Participants are strapped into a plastic ball and rolled down a hill.