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Kaikoura - Whale Watching Ocean Safari
Kaikoura, Canterbury
Embark on a remarkable journey through the captivating wildlife and scenic beauty of Kaikōura aboard a helicopter. Witn ...
Atlantis Escape Room Adventure
Wellington City, Wellington
Embark on a journey through the boat wreck and uncover the gates of Atlantis! Decrypt ancient messages and technologie ...
8 Line Wilderness Zipline Adventure
Queenstown
Paradise Ziplines provides a wilderness adventure like no other. Our 8-line zipline course takes you on a very diverse j ...
Wellington’s Ultimate Fashion Odyssey Tour
Wellington City, Wellington
Discover the ultimate bespoke fashion experience specialising in show casing local and national designers. This persona ...
Paintball package
Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty
Experience the Bay of Plenty’s top choice for paintball fun! An exciting and adrenaline-pumping activity!
Glenorchy Kiwi Special Tour
Queenstown
Come along with Queenstown Expeditions as we take you on our Glenorchy Kiwi Special tour of fun, entertainment and ultim ...
Pilot Choice - 35-minute Twin Glacier Flight
Franz Josef, West Coast
About If you're seeking to experience the real West Coast, we would love for you to join us on a helicopter flight to s ...
Kaikoura - Whale Watching Tour
Kaikoura, Canterbury
Experience the beauty and wonder of Kaikōura's marine wildlife from above, with this once in a lifetime whale watching ...
Mt Cook Supreme - 60-minute Glacier Flight
Franz Josef, West Coast
About If you're seeking to experience the real West Coast, we would love for you to join us on a helicopter flight to s ...
Flight option 1 - Franz Josef Glacier incl. snow landing (allow 20 minutes - departs Franz Josef)
Franz Josef, West Coast
Explore the Franz Josef Glacier to 6,000ft and land on the snow with exceptional views of New Zealand's Southern Alps (a ...
Silent electric boat hire on the Kerikeri River, Bay of Islands
Bay Of Islands, Northland
Explore the beautiful Kerikeri river on a silent electric boat. No boating experience required!
Cabin in the Woods - Escape Room Experience
Taupo
Venture into a creepy forest to investigate for yourself the ghost stories that have been circulating about the lady in ...
Sledge the Kaituna River - Grade 3
Rotorua
Sledge the Grade 3 Kaituna River for an exhilarating Rotorua adventure. Navigate rapids, enjoy stunning native scenery, ...
Wellington's Cocktail Tour (Walking Tour)
Wellington City, Wellington
Get away from the tourist trap, enjoy the local and quirky atmosphere and sample some of Wellington’s best cocktail cr ...
Nature at Night
Southland
A small group tour to explore nature in the night time. Encounter long-tailed bats, experience a colony of luminescent g ...
Freak Of Nature 4WD Combo Package
Rotorua
Experience our unforgettable self drive 4WD Bush Safari and Monster 4X4 Thrill Ride! Enjoy the adrenaline-fueled combina ...
Waiheke Island Ziplining & forest walk tour
Waiheke Island, Auckland
Join us for our award-winning, zipline and native forest experience featuring a Waiheke Island highlights tour, spectacu ...
Family Friendly Caving Adventure!
Hamilton & Waikato
30 million years ago Mother Nature worked her magic and began to form some of the most incredible and beautiful caves th ...
Omni VR
North Auckland, Auckland
You’ll actually walk or run through your virtual world on the Omni Treadmill. Equipped with special shoes, Omni VR is ...
Jetski fun and thrill on your scenic ride in Auckland
Hauraki Gulf, Auckland
Auckland's Hauraki Gulf offers a stunning scenery for your day out on the water and our Jetskis are a great way to get y ...
Westland Wonderland 40 minute HELIMAX movie
Franz Josef, West Coast
Westland Wonderland is a 40 minute HELIMAX screen movie of South-West New Zealand, the last frontier. Breathtaking scene ...
Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise
Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty
Watch dolphins swimming up close as you explore our big blue backyard!
Hologate
North Auckland, Auckland
Immerse yourself in the fully-realised future of entertainment with Hologate VR, a one-of-its kind single or multi-playe ...
Real Rock Climbing Experience
Hamilton & Waikato
Climbing is the fastest growing adventure sport in the world, and luckily for us, it’s our passion! Climbing indoors i ...
Lord of the Rungs Waterfall Climb - Level 1
Wanaka
Now is your chance to climb a waterfall. Level 1 is our shortest and easiest climb option. In just a few hours, you will ...
Kaikoura - Whale Watch Premier
Kaikoura, Canterbury
An exceptional flight experience showcasing the exquisite beauty of the coastal town of Kaikōura. Encounter magnificent ...
Limestone Express Kayak Tour
Hamilton & Waikato
This boutique guided tour takes you straight into the heart of the famous Limestone Coast for an exciting and intimate e ...
TAURANGA LOCAL TASTING TOUR
Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty
Our Local Tasting Tour is a little different as it visits four venues. Clients enjoy a range of different liquor & f ...
West Coast Treetop Walk & Tower Zipline
Hokitika, West Coast
Treetop Walkway Adventure If you find yourself wondering what there is to do in New Zealand, the South Island, or even ...
A FUN Family Segway Experience in Devonport Auckland
North Auckland, Auckland
Looking for new Auckland activities for families that both adults and children will enjoy? Your search is over! Our ...
Mount Victoria Magic Guided Segway Tour
Northern Bays, Auckland
Our Takarunga/Mount Victoria segway tour is the best way to see the sights while having of loads fun! As the highest ...
Dinosaur House Museum
Mt Ruapehu & Tongariro
Raetihi's Dinosaur House holds New Zealand's largest collection of privately owned dinosaur skeletons, fossils and life- ...
Odyssey Sensory Maze
Downtown Auckland, Auckland
Odyssey is an a-maze-ing adventure where while trying to find your way out you will experience darker challenging spaces ...
Entry to the Knights of the Sky & Dangerous Skies Exhibitions
Blenheim, Marlborough
The Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre is Marlborough's single most visited attraction. Stories, not just stuff, make this a ...
Beauty & Spa Treatments
Paihia, Northland
Relax and unwind at La Spa Naturale as our professionally trained Beauty and Massage Therapists offer you the ultimate i ...
Walking Food Tour of Wellington
Wellington City, Wellington
Discover the ultimate Walking Food Tour of New Zealand's capital city Wellington,and experience the unique food and drin ...
Escape HQ Auckland
Northern Bays, Auckland
Prepare for an exhilarating hour of fun and entertainment! Choose your game and then expect to be challenged, as you fin ...
You Fly Helicopter Trial flight
Christchurch, Canterbury
YouFly Helicopter Trial Flight Take control of your very own helicopter on a 30 minute trial flight with a qualified in ...
Raceline Karting
Rotorua
Feel the need for speed as you jump into the driver’s seat for an exhilarating Raceline Karting experience. Geared up ...
100% Pure NZ - Raft the Kaituna River - Grade 5
Rotorua
Experience the thrill of rafting through steep native bush canyons in Rotorua. Conquer 14 rapids and 3 waterfalls, inclu ...
The Candy Cottage - Escape Room Experience
Taupo
A group of you have gathered for a picnic at the forest's edge. It was all laughter and fun, but little did you know tha ...
Dolphin Encounter - Swim with or watch Kaikoura's Dusky Dolphins
Kaikoura, Canterbury
Kaikoura is one of the best places in the world to both view and swim with wild dusky dolphins. With a very high succes ...
Mad Hatter's Hat
North Auckland, Auckland
Family-friendly, puzzle focused, not story driven, re-playable. The Mad Hatter has indeed gone quite mad. You ment ...
A Taste of Wellington - Half Day Food Tour
Wellington City, Wellington
Enjoy the taste sensations of Wellington as we drive from place to place where you will learn about the art of good coff ...
Escape Rooms Tauranga
Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty
Escape rooms are real-life games whereby you and your team will be placed in a themed room of your choice. In order to � ...
Orakei Korako Geothermal Walk
Taupo
Orakei Korako (also know as 'The Hidden Valley') is a highly active geothermal area situated in the Taupo Volcanic Zone ...
Sculptureum Experience - Escape to a world of creative wonder
North Auckland, Auckland
Be inspired with a day trip to the acclaimed Sculptureum; a unique art destination that is commonly reviewed as being of ...
4WD Bush Safari Experience - Self Drive
Rotorua
Buckle in behind the wheel of one of Off Road NZ’s 4WDs. The terrain is like nothing you’ve encountered before and t ...
Canyoning - Piha Full Day
West Auckland, Auckland
40 min away from the concrete jungle of Auckland city there is a real jungle, and in it the spectacular canyons of the W ...
3 HOUR SHARED CHARTER
Queenstown
A lot can happen in three hours… and joining a small group on this charter, fishing alongside seasoned fishermen, will ...
Escape Adventure
North Auckland, Auckland
Thrillzone Outdoor Escape Adventure Enter our Escape Adventure and immerse yourself in a challenging next-level combina ...
The Marvelous Circus - Escape Room Experience
Taupo
You are the new performing act at The Marvelous Circus, before you settle in there has been an unnerving discovery. The ...
Bike The Wanaka And Hawea Trails - Luxury Shuttle Included
Wanaka
Experience the most stunning bike ride in Wānaka. Meander along the river trails from Hāwea and follow both the Hāwea ...
Drivers Obsession
Rotorua
Two Experiences in One Pass - Bush Bash in our 4WD Plus Raceline Karting!! Explore untamed terrain on the 4WD Bush Safar ...
The Old Gold Trail, Half Day Tour
Queenstown
Old Gold Trail, Arrowtown & Central Tour Travel by luxury vehicle with local guide while you follow in the foo ...
V8 Trike Tour - The Ultimate V8 Experience!
Mount Maunganui, Bay Of Plenty
Kia Ora! Welcome to V8 Trike Tours, New Zealand... 2021 Traveler's Choice Award - Top 10% Attraction Worldwide and voted ...
Discovery Cruise
Te Anau, Fiordland
Join Peter & Cruise Te Anau for a boutique 3 hour Discovery Cruise to the beautiful and tranquil South Fiord of Lake ...
Flying Fox Heli Hike
Fox Glacier, West Coast
Our most popular tour and voted #1 in the TripAdvisor's Travellers’ Choice, Best of the Best in the world awards 2021. ...
Ancient Temple Escape Room Adventure
Wellington City, Wellington
Explore the ancient Temple ruins, unfold the mysteries and save the world from the wrath of the Death Gods! Get ready fo ...
Escape Rooms Takapuna Auckland
North Auckland, Auckland
Escape rooms are real-life games whereby you and your team will be placed in a themed room of your choice. In order to � ...
Action Bug
Rotorua
Experience the thrill of Riverbugging through the breathtaking gorge of the Rangitāiki River, just a short drive from R ...
Kiwi Night Encounter
Kapiti Coast, Wellington
Discover the secret lives of kiwi at dusk during this 1.5 hour experience. Duration: 1.5 hours Operating from: Dus ...
Wild Hills Off Road Safari
Wanaka
Words fail to describe how utterly spectacular this 4WD adventure through West Wanaka High Country Station is. Wild and ...
Rum , craft beer & kombucha tour
Wellington City, Wellington
We are the only commercial Kombucha manufacturer brewing in the traditional manner using Ceramic crocks. No plastic or s ...
Methven- Mt Hutt Scenic Hot Air Balloon Flights
Christchurch, Canterbury
Adventure Balloons NZ is a renowned hot air ballooning company offering exhilarating and picturesque balloon flights ove ...
Rock Climbing Tour- Christchurch
Christchurch, Canterbury
Spend a day at one of Christchurch's most spectacular rock climbing areas - If you’re entirely new to climbing and wan ...
Bike The Lake Dunstan Trail With A Return Luxury Mercedes Shuttle
Queenstown
Experience one of NZ's Official Great Rides - 42km of purpose built trail. Bike from Cromwell to historic Clyde, meet th ...
A Round at WellyPutt Mini Golf
Wellington City, Wellington
Experience mini-golf like never before at WellyPutt! Wellington's highest rated mini-golf features 16-holes packed w ...
Spaceship Escape Room Adventure
Wellington City, Wellington
Stop the Invasion! Save the world from an imminent Alien invasion by delving into the mysteries of a Spaceship that cra ...
The Hunting Lodge - Escape Room Experience
Taupo
Your neighbour's late-night escapades have sparked your suspicions. Those odd hours and mysteriously large bags raise qu ...
Coromandel Peninsular Tour from Auckland
Downtown Auckland, Auckland
Our Coromandel Peninsula Highlights Tour is a small group, fully guided day trip that gives you real time to enjoy the a ...
Epic Tandem Kayak Tours
Rotorua
Tandem kayaking is a niche/specialty activity compared to traditional rafting trips in the area. There is nowhere else i ...
Axe Throwing in Brewtown (Individuals)
Upper Hutt, Wellington
Come and join us for something a little different! Our Axe-Perts will have you in touch with your inner Viking and slayi ...
Ultimate Discovery - 45-minute Three-Glacier Flight
Franz Josef, West Coast
About If you're seeking to experience the real West Coast, we would love for you to join us on a helicopter flight to s ...
Puzzling World COMBO admission
Wanaka
Puzzling World is an iconic, unique & award winning attraction that since 1973 has fascinated people of all ages kee ...
Hydro Attack Semi-submersible Shark Ride
Queenstown
Get ready for a thrilling adventure in the shark machine! Launching from our central Queenstown location, we'll embark o ...
Riverhead Cruise
West Auckland, Auckland
Enjoy a relaxing cruise through Auckland's upper Waitemata Harbour on the Riverhead Cruise! Departing from Westhaven Ma ...
The Farm Tour
Rotorua
The Farm Tour is an hour long guided tour, travelling through a farm environment on a covered trailer. During The Farm ...
Get involved Discovery Tour
Akaroa, Canterbury
Step back in time and discover what New Zealand use to look like with short walks through prehistoric native habitat, 40 ...
Half Day Cruise & Island Tour - Cruise, Snorkel, Paddleboard, Hike, Explore!
Bay Of Islands, Northland
Discover the Bay of Islands on a small group tour. Scenic cruise through 144 sub-tropical islands. Stopover on Roberton ...
Outdoor Rock Climbing Auckland
East Auckland, Auckland
Discover the thrill of rock climbing at Maungarei Springs in Auckland. With routes for all skill levels, from beginners ...
Race Car Simulator
North Auckland, Auckland
Our DX Race Simulator will transport you right into the drama and white-knuckle excitement of real track racing! It’s ...
Half Day, Grade 5 Rafting on the Rangitikei River
Whanganui
Our grade 5, white water rafting trip is often recognised as one of the best half day trips in the world (recently voted ...
Waitangi Mountain Bike Park Experience
Bay Of Islands, Northland
Get ready for an adventure like no other! Discover the exhilarating trails of Waitangi Mountain Bike Park with Paihia Mo ...
Stargazing Tours
Whitianga, Coromandel
Explore southern night sky treasures; Milky Way, Moon and planets from our pristine dark sky site using research grade t ...
Family Fun Raft Trip
Hawkes Bay
Come rafting on the beautiful Mohaka River and have fun with the whole family. This grade two section has small rapids w ...
Mt Aspiring Full Day Canyon
Queenstown
Get excited! This full day canyon offers the most and biggest jumps and abseils available from Queenstown, no previous ...
Glow Worm Kayak Tour
Rotorua
One of New Zealand's premium glow worm experiences, the Glow Worm Kayak Tour with Taiao Adventures is designed to create ...
Alpine Guided Hike
Queenstown
Who says you need a chopper to experience views from a mile above Queenstown? Half day walks are an authentic adventure ...
Parasailing
Wanaka
Fly high above the beautiful Lake Wanaka with Wanaka Parasailing on either a single, or a tandem flight. This is one ...
Zombie Bite
North Auckland, Auckland
Challenging, zombie themed, realistic environment, story driven puzzles. Find Scott - Get the Vaccine Zombies have ...
Karioi Canyoning
Hamilton & Waikato
Come and experience the adventure everyone is talking about. Karioi Canyoning is an adrenaline-pumping journey that happ ...
Monster 4X4 Thrill Ride
Rotorua
Strapped into your seat with helmet and protective gear on, brace yourself for the power and brute force of an all-terra ...
Bethells Boogie
West Auckland, Auckland
Experience Bethells Boogie, an unparalleled bodyboarding adventure at Bethells Beach. Journey through the world's second ...
Kaituna River Rafting
Rotorua
Join the Original Kaituna Rafting Company for an unbeatable grade 5 white-water experience on one of New Zealand's most ...
Bay of Many Coves Heli-lunch
Wellington City, Wellington
Fly to the Marlborough Sounds to Bay of Many Coves Resort. Discover world-class cuisine, breathtaking scenery and a sens ...
Bat Walk Tour
Southland
On this two hour tour we will take you to a survey area where bats are known to fly over at dusk, giving you the best po ...
Tauranga Scenic Harbor Cruise
Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty
Looking for things to do in Tauranga? Bay Explorer has several years experience showcasing the Tauranga Harbour. Join ou ...
Meet our friendly alpacas at Shamarra Alpacas in beautiful Akaroa
Akaroa, Canterbury
Full of attitude, seriously cute and very, very photogenic – come and meet our friendly award winning alpacas. Just ...
Full Day Wellington Food Tour
Wellington City, Wellington
The Full Day Wellington Food Tour is the best way to see and taste your way around the worlds Coolest Little Capital and ...
Frequently Asked Questions about Other Activities
1. 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!
2. What are the top adventurous and fun activities in New Zealand?
New Zealand is known for its vastly unique landscape that offer 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!
3. What is the number 1 attraction in New Zealand?
Milford Sound in fiordland is a famous attraction in New Zealand. Its photogenic nature has spread across the world.
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, and there are so 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.
Due to the vast variety of wildlife and nature in New Zealand, just about every activity will involve nature or wildlife. If you're in the Bay of Islands, there are some great water activities. Check out this island hopping cruise, fishing trip, hole-in-the-rock tour, or glow worm tour! The North Island has other great adventures like this ziplining in Rotorua! The South Island is just as fruitful! Canterbury has an exciting Albatross encounter, and you can explore canyons in Queenstown!
The best places for activities in New Zealand
Every place you visit will be abundant in nature! Even Auckland, New Zealand's biggest city, is covered in trees and parks!
