Adventure in New Zealand takes many forms, from high-adrenaline challenges to guided journeys through remote landscapes. The activity you choose often depends on the region, season and level of challenge you want.
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New Zealand offers adventure across mountains, forests, rivers and coastlines. Try bungy jumping, explore caves, ride forest trails or take on white-water rafting. From Queenstown to Rotorua, discover experiences for thrill-seekers and outdoor explorers across both islands.
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Black Abyss Ultimate Caving Experience - Priv...
Take on a five-hour caving adventure through the depths of Ruakuri Cave.
from NZ $1095.00
12 Hours 
from NZ $180.00
3 Hours 
from NZ $265.00
3 Hours 
from NZ $340
20 mins
Central Otago Heli Gold Wine Tour
Up to 6 Central Otago Vineyard Visits and Wine Tastings
from NZ $3200.00
8.5 hours 
from NZ $179.00
5 Hours 
from NZ $80.00
1 Hours 30 Mins 
Mount Tarawera/Waimangu Thermal Valley – �...
Thrilling take off and landing on Lake Rotorua
from NZ $395.00
40 Mins 
Waiheke Island Nature & Ceramics Tour
Explore the beautiful Whakanewha Nikau Track surrounded by native forest
from NZ $1650.00
7 Hours 
Full day Intro to Rock Climbing
Reach new heights with our introductory rock climbing experience
from NZ $749.00
8 Hours 
Cathedral Cove Classic Tour
Landing daily at Cathedral Cove for refreshments on the beach
from NZ $175.00
3 Hours 
Auckland Glowworm Tour
See these magical creatures up close, glowing in the wild, without the crowds or barriers.
from NZ $60.00
1 hours 
West Coast Treetop Walk & Tower Zipline
47 Metre high spiral tower with 360-degree views!
from NZ $39.00
45 Mins 
Floatplane Crater Lakes Flight Plus Hotpools
Spend 90 minutes soaking in the natural hot pools on Lake Rotoiti, only accessible by water
from NZ $580.00
2 Hours 20 Mins 
Hobbiton Movie Set & Rotorua Geothermal Valle...
Admission and 2.5-hour guided tour of the enchanting Hobbiton Movie Set
from NZ $450.00
12 Hours 
from NZ $625.00
45 Mins 
Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer Day Trip
eBike through Summit Tunnel - 584 metres long
from NZ $240.00
6 Hours 
from NZ $150.00
2 Hours 
White Island/ Mount Tarawera 'Volcanic Extrem...
Aerial highlights include: Northern Crater Lakes, Bay of Plenty
from NZ $1230.00
1 Hours 30 Mins 
Bike The Wanaka And Hawea Trails - Luxury Shu...
A great way to see the area - follows local trails and rivers - surrounded by Mountains
from NZ $125.00
7 Hours 
Wild Dolphin Encounter
Get close to the wildlife on our spacious viewing deck.
from NZ $180.00
5 Hours 
Sheep & Beef Working Farm Private Tour (Opera...
Enjoy an exclusive private tour of a working New Zealand sheep and beef farm
from NZ $800.00
6 Hours 
from NZ $145.00
2 Hours 
Private 2 Day Tour: Hobbiton, Waitomo Caves, ...
Admission & Guided Tour Inside Waitomo Glow Worm Cave, including a Boat Ride.
from NZ $5900.00
2 Days 
Mount Victoria Magic Guided Segway Tour
Gliding effortlessly on your segway to the summit of Mt. Victoria
from NZ $145.00
1.5 hours.
from NZ $175.00
Heli-Picnic for up to 6 people in a private h...
Gourmet picnic at a hidden alpine lake in the Kahurangi National Park
from NZ $5606.00
3 hours 
from NZ $380.00
9 Hours 
Rafting New Zealand Family Rafting
Rafting on the beautiful Tongariro River Rafting
from NZ $149.00
Allow 2.5 hours
from NZ $120.00
3 hours 
from NZ $159.00
4 Hours 
Coast-to-Coast Private Eco Tours
Visit the spectacular Muriwai Beach and its famous Gannet Colony
from NZ $685.00
8 Hours 
Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour
Heart of the Wine Country: Over a dozen wineries within a 5km radius
from NZ $70.00
7 hours 
Winter Intro to Rock Climbing
Reach new heights with our introductory rock climbing experience
from NZ $299.00
Canoe Safaris Whanganui River Journey
Guided Paddling on New Zealand's premier river system
from NZ $1145.00
57 Hours 
Kaikōura Day Tour From Christchurch With Win...
Whale Watching Flight (approximately 1 hour, including check-in) with Wings Over Whales Kaikoura
from NZ $479.00
10 Hours 
Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Glow Worm Caves ...
Enjoy a 2.5-hour guided tour through the enchanting Hobbiton Movie Set
from NZ $990.00
12 Hours 
from NZ $259.00
12 Hours 
Sundowner Evening Sailing Cruise
Enjoy a relaxed sail aboard a smooth sailing catamaran in a peaceful setting
from NZ $99.00
2 Hours 
from NZ $200.00
4 Hours 
Milford Sound Fly | Cruise | Fly
Scenic return flights from Queenstown over alpine backcountry and Fiordland’s untouched landscapes
from NZ $770
4 hours 
from NZ $515.00
1 hours 30 mins
Early Morning Milford Sound Cruise
Enjoy an informative cruise aboard a modern and spacious catamaran
from NZ $160.00
1 Hours 45 Mins 
Private 3 Day Tour: Hobbiton, Waitomo Caves, ...
Admission & Guided Tour Inside Hobbiton Movie Set Tours with a complimentary drink.
from NZ $7900.00
3 Days 
from NZ $1005.00
4 Days 
Rangitoto Island Private Tour
Travel to Rangitoto Island with return ferry tickets accompanied by your private guide
from NZ $900.00
7 Hours 15 Mins 
from NZ $155.00
4x4 Self-Drive | The Ultimate Off-Road Advent...
4x4 training & adventure in one!
from NZ $310.00
2 hours 
from NZ $95.00
6 Hours 
4.5hr // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island...
Hole in the Rock & Cape Brett Lighthouse
from NZ $180.00
4 Hours 30 Mins 
from NZ $67.00
1 Hours 
Glacier Helicopter Tour Queenstown | 50min Bl...
Views over historic Skippers Canyon (gold mining area)
from NZ $895.00
50 Mins 
from NZ $420.00
9 Hours 
Whakapapa, Sky Waka gondola sightseeing
Enjoy panoramic views of the Central Plateau and Mt Ruapehu
from NZ $39
2 hours 30 mins
A Round at WellyPutt Mini Golf
Experience Our Mind-Blowing 16 Hole Course!
from NZ $24
1 hours 30 mins
from NZ $385.00
25 Mins 
from NZ $500.00
1 hours 
from NZ $420.00
1 Hours 
Heli Jet Combo
Cruise over the tops of the Southern Alps to land in the remote Siberia Valley
from NZ $695.00
1 Hours 
from NZ $579.00
8 Hours 
from NZ $270
6 hours 30 mins
from NZ $395.00
25 Mins 
from NZ $219.00
2 Hours 30 Mins 
Kaikoura with EcoZip adventure
Picture-perfect scenery and panoramic views spanning the mountains to the sea
from NZ $414.00
10 Hours 
from NZ $139.00
3 Hours 
VR Escape
Solve a murder, fix a spaceship before it explodes or escape from a fantastical world
from NZ $49.00
1 hours 
Coromandel Beach, Caves & Forest Private Tour
Cruise to the spectacular Cathedral Cove Beach, dramatic blowholes, famous Narnia filming locations
from NZ $950.00
12 Hours 
Yonder Star - Private Sailing Yacht
Sail aboard the luxurious 87-foot private yacht, Yonder Star
from NZ $11000.00
West Coast Discovery
Visit the iconic Piha Beach & Lion Rock on Auckland's rugged west coast
from NZ $229.00
6 Hours 
Multi-Day Tour: Thermal Getaway Experience (3...
Drift through Waitomo’s Glowworm Grotto by boat beneath thousands of softly glowing lights.
from NZ $3995.00
3 Days 12 Hours 
Kaikōura Ziplining & Native forest trail
Experience the thrill of ziplining amidst the stunning landscapes of Kaikōura
from NZ $199.00
4 Hours 
from NZ $400.00
7 Hours 
Kaikoura Whale Watch Flight
Enjoy spectacular aerial views of sperm whales and dusky dolphins in Kaikoura
from NZ $220
30 Mins 
from NZ $405.00
3 Hours 
from NZ $180.00
2 Hours 
Nomad Safaris combos - Dart River Jet I Shoto...
Fans of Middle-earth, relive the magic with the "Lord of The Rings tours" - Glenorchy and Queenstown
from NZ $714.00
9 Hours 
Rotorua Ziplines: Zipline Over Waterfalls
The only Ziplining experience to fly over waterfalls in New Zealand
from NZ $179.00
2 Hours 
from NZ $120.00
4 Hours 
from NZ $1995.00
2 Hours 30 Mins 
from NZ $57.00
1 Hours 15 Mins 
Christchurch to Queenstown One Way Tour, Via ...
Lake Tekapo & Church of the Good Shephard
from NZ $399.00
13 Hours 
Auckland City Highlight Private Tour
Visit Bastion Point for Spectacular Harbour Views
from NZ $600.00
4 Hours 
from NZ $220.00
5 hours 
Whitewater Grade 3
Raft the Upper Tongariro River and wonder at the sights you can only experience by raft
from NZ $199.00
Allow 4-4.5 hours
Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Zealong Tea & Kiwi Bi...
Visit the award-winning Zealong Tea Estate for an elegant High Tea lunch
from NZ $999.00
10 Hours 
from NZ $5200.00
3 hours 
America's Cup Sailing Experience
Opportunity to participate in sailing the vessel as part of our crew
from NZ $215.00
02:00 hours
Hydro Attack Semi-submersible Shark Ride
Experience an adrenaline-packed high-speed thrill ride on Lake Whakatipu
from NZ $199.00
25 mins
Mt Cook Supreme - 60-minute Glacier Flight
Franz Josef Glacier, Fox, Tasman and Shackleton Glaciers (discovered by Sir Earnest Shackleton)
from NZ $895.00
1 Hours 
from NZ $99.00
1 Hours 
Hike and Kayak Combo Adventure Akaroa
Discover Banks Peninsula from Summit to sea
from NZ $175.00
8 Hours 
Full Day Scenic Rafting on the Rangitikei Riv...
Beautiful scenery, only seen from the river, including plenty of waterfalls and native bush
from NZ $230.00
6 Hours 
Ultimate Discovery - 45-minute Three-Glacier ...
Franz Josef Glacier, Fox and Tasman Glacier
from NZ $695.00
45 Mins 
Bay of Islands
Journey through the scenic landscapes of Northland from Auckland
from NZ $459.00
12 Hours 
Horse Riding, Wine Tasting & Art Trail Privat...
Enjoy a relaxing horse riding adventure through the picturesque Matakana countryside
from NZ $750.00
6 Hours 
Lord of the Rungs Waterfall Climb - Level 1
Climb 150m (500ft) vertical alongside cascading waterfalls
from NZ $205.00
3 Hours 
Canoe Hire & Jet Boat Tours Whanganui Riv...
Experience 1 day canoe hire with jet boat return
from NZ $265.00
3 hours 
from NZ $1250.00
4 hours 
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Tour from Auckland i...
Hobbiton Movie Set & the newly opened Bagshot Row
from NZ $379.00
12 Hours 
from NZ $40.00
4 hours Travel Guides
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Frequently Asked Questions about Adventure
Where is the best sailing in New Zealand?
New Zealand offers world-class sailing across both the North and South Islands.
The Bay of Islands is one of the most renowned sailing destinations, with 144 islands and sheltered bays to explore. Many sailing trips here include island stopovers, snorkelling, and wildlife encounters.
Other popular sailing areas in the North Island include Auckland Harbour and Lake Taupō. In the South Island, sailing experiences can be found in Akaroa, Te Anau, and the stunning Milford Sound, where dramatic scenery makes for an unforgettable experience.
Where is the adventure capital of New Zealand?
Queenstown is the adventure capital of New Zealand. Queenstown has so many amazing activities, from glacier landings to river surfing. It is also within a short distance to other adventurous areas like Wanaka, Fiordland with the famous Milford Sound, and Canterbury!
What are the top adventurous and fun activities in New Zealand?
New Zealand is known for its vastly unique landscape that offers endless opportunities for adventure and fun. In the South Island, there is a unique off-roading adventure tour that is perfect for thrill seekers. Speaking of thrill seeking, you are never far from an amazing skydiving experience!
Where is the best cruises in New Zealand?
The Bay of Islands is famous for the Hole in the Rock cruise, where specialized boats navigate right through a natural archway at the end of the Cape Brett Peninsula. For a full day out, the Cream Trip is a historic route that delivers supplies to islands and offers a complete tour of the bay. If you prefer a quieter experience, there are sailing charters that stop at islands for snorkeling and swimming.
What is the best month to cruise New Zealand?
December, January, and Feburary is when New Zealand is at its peak. It is the summer months that are the hottest and nicest time to be out on the water.
Can you kayak in New Zealand?
New Zealand’s vast array of stunning rivers and winding coast has made kayaking a popular sport. Due to the high demand, you will never be too far from a kayaking tour or rental shop.
Why is New Zealand famous for adventure tourism?
New Zealand is famous for adventure tourism because it offers a wide range of thrilling activities like bungee jumping, skydiving, white-water rafting, skiing, and hiking, all set against stunning natural landscapes of mountains, lakes, and fjords.
Adventure activities to See and Do in New Zealand
Due to New Zealand's unique landscape, opportunities for all kinds of adventures are at your fingertips, with many exciting things to do in every region. If you're looking for a thrilling, memorable activity, then browse through the selection at See and Do NZ.
New Zealand is known for its many awesome activities and adventures. Find the best adventure activities throughout New Zealand, from hiking, biking, skiing, skydiving and jetboating to scenic flights and wildlife adventures and attractions with SeeAndDo.co.nz
New Zealand is abundant with thrilling experiences from above. There's no better way to truly appreciate the beautiful New Zealand coastline and rolling hills than by booking a scenic flight or skydiving! Explore all the scenic flights available, from flying to Stewart Island to skydiving!
While seeing New Zealand from above is a worthwhile experience, if you’re scared of heights, there are many other options available. From diving, fishing and other water tours to Wine and food tours that range from including helicopters to cycle trails!
If you're visiting in winter, there is also a range of winter sports available. Adventurous activities include skiing and snowboarding. However, for a less adventurous evening, there are luxury spas and massages or even indoor tours.
The best places for adventure activities in New Zealand
If you're looking for adventure activities in winter, then there are great places to go in the North and the South Islands. Rotorua is a geothermal wonder. The geothermal activity makes Rotorua’s Hells Gate a great place to heat up in the colder seasons or on any colder days throughout the year! This scenic flight above the Mt Ruapehu vistas is something you can't miss on a beautiful winter day.
In the South Island, almost every central area will bring awesome winter activities for all friends and families! Abel Tasman and nelson are filled with fantastic flights that will be beautiful in both summer and winter. Wanaka, Queenstown and Canterbury are havens for the best scenic flights in winter and glacier landings!
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