Here are some of the best adventure activities to do in New Zealand. There are so many fun things to do with friends and family! Experience New Zealand to the fullest with these top activities.
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Kaikoura - with kayaking experience
Wildlife Kayak Experience (approximately 3 hours) with Kaikōura Kayaks
from NZ $385.00
10 Hours 
Lord of the Rungs Waterfall Climb - Level 1
Climb 150m (500ft) vertical alongside cascading waterfalls
from NZ $205.00
3 Hours 
Wild Dolphin Encounter
Get close to the wildlife on our spacious viewing deck.
from NZ $165.00
5 Hours 
Ultimate Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christ...
Picture perfect scenery - including Lakes Pearson and Lydon, and Cave Stream
from NZ $655.00
10 Hours 
Westland Wonderland 40 minute HELIMAX movie
Large HELIMAX screen (13 metres x 6 metres)
from NZ $15
40 mins
from NZ $299.00
2 hours 
from NZ $49
2 hours 
4x4 Self-Drive | The Ultimate Off-Road Advent...
4x4 training & adventure in one!
from NZ $310.00
2 hours 
from NZ $295.00
3 Hours 30 Mins 
from NZ $275.00
25 Mins 
Nomad Safaris Lord of The Rings Tours - Queen...
Fans of Middle-earth, relive the magic with the "Lord of The Rings tours" - Glenorchy and Queenstown
from NZ $299.00
4 Hours 
from NZ $420.00
1 Hours 
from NZ $9750.00
4.5 hours 
from NZ $504.00
11 Hours 25 Mins 
from NZ $499.00
3.5 hours 
from NZ $38
1 hours 
from NZ $625.00
45 Mins 
Christchurch City Scenic Helicopter Flight
Christchurch City Scenic Helicopter Flight
from NZ $350.00
20 Mins 
4.5hr // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island...
Hole in the Rock & Cape Brett Lighthouse
from NZ $169.00
4 Hours 30 Mins 
Atlantis Escape Room Adventure
The Largest Escape Room in Town: Beautifully themed game, featuring tactile and electronic puzzles.
from NZ $45.00
1 hours 30 mins
Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Milford Sound
from NZ $795.00
4 Hours 30 Mins 
60 minute Jet boat ride on the Shotover &...
60 minutes of pure adrenaline and stunning scenery
from NZ $139
1 hours 
Whenuakura (Donut) Island Guided Experience
Explore Whenuakura - Donut - Island
from NZ $105.00
2 Hours 
Heli-Fish Marlborough Sounds for up to 6 peop...
30 minutes each way of flight time from Nelson Airport to the Marlborough Sounds
from NZ $8750.00
4 hours 
from NZ $40.00
2 hours 
Kaikoura Whale Watch Flight
Enjoy spectacular aerial views of sperm whales and dusky dolphins in Kaikoura
from NZ $195.00
from NZ $78
Spaceship Escape Room Adventure
Gorgeously themed, jammed with tactile and electronic, high-tech puzzles.
from NZ $45.00
1 hours 30 mins
from NZ $479.00
8 Hours 
Browns Island (Motukorea) Sea Kayak Tour
Sea Kayak Aucklands' Hauraki Gulf and Waitemata Harbour
from NZ $150
4 hours 
from NZ $180.00
2 Hours 
from NZ $270
6 hours 30 mins
from NZ $70.00
30 Mins 
from NZ $595.00
25 mins
from NZ $3200
6 Hours 
from NZ $195.00
4 Hours 30 Mins
from NZ $70.00
1 hours 30 mins
Underworld Adventures
One of the best and brightest GlowWorm displays in New Zealand
from NZ $165.00
4 Hours 
from NZ $135.00
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1 Hours 
from NZ $149.00
2 Hours 
from NZ $150
2 hours 
Canterbury Peaks to Plains Cycle Tour
Exclusive access to cycle through private high country stations
from NZ $4400.00
6 days 
from NZ $145.00
2 Hours 
Kepler Track Day Walk - Boat Transfers
Transport to Brod Bay and the Kepler Track including return journey
from NZ $30
3 hours 
from NZ $125.00
5 Hours 
from NZ $1550.00
1 hours 30 mins
from NZ $40.00
4 hours 
from NZ $1170.00
7 Hours 
from NZ $60.00
Adventurous 8-Zipline Canopy Tour
Start your adventure with a scenic train ride on New Zealand’s only mountain railway.
from NZ $147.00
2 Hours 30 Mins 
from NZ $350.00
Bike The Lake Dunstan Trail With A Return Lux...
A brilliant one day experience including bikes and shuttles
from NZ $150.00
6 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 $49.00
0.66 hours 
from NZ $140.00
4 hours 
Canoe Hire & Jet Boat Tours Whanganui Riv...
Experience 1 day canoe hire with jet boat return
from NZ $265.00
3 hours 
Mount Tarawera / Orakei Korako 'Thermal Explo...
River landing at Orakei Korako Geothermal Park plus a hour long self guided tour through the park
from NZ $845.00
2 Hours 30 Mins 
from NZ $150
3 hours 
from NZ $760
50 Mins 
Tekapo High Country Hike
The hike along Snake Ridge to Beuzenberg Peak, 2070m, highest point on Te Araroa Trail
from NZ $705.00
2 days 
Sculptureum Experience - Escape to a world of...
Six Art Galleries and Three Sculpture Filled Gardens
from NZ $42.00
1 Days 
from NZ $1675.00
3 Hours 30 Mins 
from NZ $1250.00
4 hours 
VR Escape
Solve a murder, fix a spaceship before it explodes or escape from a fantastical world
from NZ $49.00
1 hours 
from NZ $109.00
2 Hours 
from NZ $110
1 Hours 30 Mins 
from NZ $310.00
4 Hours 
from NZ $385.00
25 Mins 
from NZ $159.00
4 Hours 
The Gold Discovery Trail Horse Trek
Ride a horse through the river & up into the hills in The Cardrona sunrise!
from NZ $399.00
2 hours 
from NZ $225.00
3 Hours 
from NZ $389.00
5 Hours 
from NZ $175.00
5 hours 30 mins
from NZ $369.00
8 Hours 
from NZ $1325.00
1 Hours 
Milford Sound Cruise
Enjoy an informative cruise aboard a modern and spacious catamaran
from NZ $152.00
1 Hours 
Hike and Kayak Combo Adventure Akaroa
Discover Banks Peninsula from Summit to sea
from NZ $165.00
8 Hours 
from NZ $70.00
1 Hours 
Daily Surf Lessons
Surf lessons held at Te Arai, the East Coasts #1 surf beach with crystal clear water and white sand!
from NZ $69.00
2 hours 
from NZ $750
from NZ $1995.00
2 Hours 30 Mins 
from NZ $57.00
1 Hours 15 Mins 
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 $4095.00
3 hours 
Super Cruise Combo - The Cream Trip including...
1.5 hour island stopover at Otehei Bay
from NZ $225.00
08:30 hours
Tauranga Scenic Harbor Cruise
Onboard commentary and references with facts on the Bay and local points of interest.
from NZ $55.00
3 Hours 
from NZ $1480.00
2 Hours 
Bay of Many Coves Heli-lunch
Scenic Helicopter Flight from Wellington City to Marlborough Sounds
from NZ $1095.00
3 Hours 
Canoe Safaris Whanganui River Journey
Guided Paddling on New Zealand's premier river system
from NZ $1145.00
57 Hours 
Muriwai Surf School - Surf Lesson
A kiwi family owned and operated business that has been teaching people to surf for over 20 years!
from NZ $70.00
1 hours 30 mins
Scenic Flights - Southern Lakes Helicopters
Fly through stunning Fiordland National Park
from NZ $385.00
40 mins
Ultimate Discovery - 45-minute Three-Glacier ...
Franz Josef, Fox and Tasman Glacier
from NZ $575.00
45 Mins
Shackleton Whiskey Endurance - 50-minute Glac...
Franz Josef, Tasman and Shackleton Glacier
from NZ $700.00
50 Mins 
from NZ $30.00
1 Hours 
Heli Max Jet Combo
Embark on an epic 25-minute helicopter flight into the impressive Mount Aspiring National Park
from NZ $925.00
2 Hours 
Evening Champagne Cruise
Experience the wonder of our 1935 Scottish built motor sailor
from NZ $165.00
1.5 hours
Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Admission and guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set
from NZ $450.00
12 Hours 
Central Otago Heli Gold Wine Tour
Up to 6 Central Otago Vineyard Visits and Wine Tastings
from NZ $3200.00
8.5 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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