Adventure Activities

Originally known as Sea Kayaking Adventure Tours Anakiwa (SKATA), the business started from humble beginnings in the early 1990s with two Double Southern Lights and four Single Puffin sea kayaks under the ownership of Roger Reardon. When new adventures beckoned in late 2000’s, Roger sold the business into the ownership of Steve and Juliet Gibbons. Juliet and Steve continued the companies commitment to the highest quality of kayak trip with safety paramount at all times. Today SKATA is known... Read more

Conquer fears and discover new limits by launching into action at New Zealand's ultimate adventure hub Velocity Valley. Fun for all ages. Pick your adrenalin buzz from the dare defying Swoop, pulling your own ripcord to hurtle at 130kph through the air, to feeling G-forces akin to Formula One Racing with the Agrojet on a purpose built water course with no slowing down for corners. Harness your inner superhero on the Southern Hemispheres only Freefall Xtreme - flying, twisting and turning on a... Read more

Enjoy a scenic 1 hour train ride on this world-class mountain railway. Travel through regenerating and replanted native forest, including the great Kauri, with unique pottery sculptures lining the track. The railway line includes 2 spirals, 3 short tunnels, 5 reversing points and several large viaducts as it climbs up to the mountain-top terminus. This splendid building - the 'Eyefull Tower' gives spectacular views out over the Hauraki Gulf and islands. Your driver will tell the story of our innovative... Read more

Two Rivers, Twice The Excitement New Zealand's Original Jet boat Ride, operating since 1958. Come and see what all the excitement is about! Proudly the worlds first commercial Jet boat operator, KJet is based in the centre of beautiful Queenstown Bay. We are a family owned business aiming to give our guests memorable experiences, sharing stories and sights that only our slice of New Zealand offers.We are driven to deliver an unparalleled, value-for-money, friendly and exciting Jet boat ride on... Read more

Discover your own natural high while jumping from a plane 15,000ft above New Zealand's most stunning alpine scenery! Freefall at 200kph over Mt Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks. Skydive Paradise not only offers you the most breathtaking scenery in the world from our Glenorchy dropzone near Queenstown, we also promise you the most personalised tandem skydiving adventure in New Zealand at a brilliant price. 15,000 ft and 12,000 ft skydive options. No previous skydiving experience is necessary.... Read more

At Social Nature Movement, we go beyond learning by doing and just running guided outdoor activities. We facilitate immersive natural experiences; connecting you with nature in a more conscious and meaningful way. ACTIVITIES & ADVENTURES With a huge range of land, snow and water-based New Zealand activities and nature tours, our adventures include everything you ever thought possible in more places you had ever imagined. Offering day discoveries and extended expeditions, we help people of all... Read more

Trail Journeys is your Trusted Cycle Trail Expert since 2000 We operate on the spectacular Otago Central Rail Trail, Roxburgh Gorge and Clutha Gold Trails. Whether you’re after bike hire, bag transfers, transport, an itinerary or some advice - give us a call or email us. Our friendly team is only too willing to help with information or a no obligation quote. Being locals, we know the area inside and out! Our team has helped thousands of travellers and families put together great itineraries... Read more

Wondering what things you would like to do during your stay in Queenstown? How about soaring majestically through the skies like an eagle, surrounded by breathtaking mountain views? Experience Queenstowns fantastic views with one of the best activities! Choose Coronet Peak Tandems for your Queenstown Paragliding and/or Tandem Hang Gliding adventure. The most experienced dual tandem paragliding and hang gliding Company in New Zealand where your safety absolutely comes first. CAA Part 115 approved... Read more

At Skydive Auckland we offer the highest tandem Skydive in New Zealand’s North Island, where you can jump from 16,500ft! Attached to your instructor you will freefall for 75 seconds at a speed of 200+ km/hr with a spectacular backdrop of both the east and west coasts of NZ, rainforests, beaches and of course, Auckland City. After freefall you will enjoy the serenity of a beautiful parachute ride and see stunning views in every direction. As soon as you are down, you will want to do it all over again! Bring... Read more

Explore 12km of rugged volcanic coastline visiting nearby islands and stunning beaches. We’ll take you to Lonely Bay, Cooks Beach, Hahei and the spectacular Cathedral Cove where Prince Caspian (Chronicles of Narnia) was filmed. Venture across the Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve where you’ll observe an abundance of marine and bird life. Get up close and personal with towering pinnacles, giant blowholes and huge sea caves including Orua Sea Cave, one of the largest in New Zealand and only... Read more

We offer inspirational, educational wildlife tours suitable for all ages and great for families and kids. Boat rides, playing on the beaches and fascinating nature walks are all part of our day. Explore Abel Tasman National Park New Zealand with Abel Tasman Eco Tours. Our Abel Tasman boat charters and walking tours are among the best on offer in New Zealand." Read more

A truly original New Zealand eco experience. Come to Dive Tatapouri and meet the children of Tangaroa. Explore the reef environment to interact with stingrays, eagle rays and other reef dwellers. Reef Ecology Tour with Wild Stingrays - Walk across the reef at low tide and help our guides feed wild stingrays, eagle rays and other reef dwellers. Great for all ages. Waders and Guide provided. Snorkeling with the Stingrays - An amazing experience sharing the underwater reef environment with... Read more

If you are looking for the ultimate NZ wilderness experience, you have come to the right place. Explore the Whanganui River and National Park with us. JET BOAT TOURS, CANOEING, TRAMPING, Bridge to Nowhere Jet boat Tour 4 - 4 1/2 hours Bridge to Nowhere Tour with canoe return, full day Jet boat up river, canoe back half to full day trips Matemateaonga and Mangapurua Track transport MOUNTAINS TO SEA CYCLE TRAIL We specialise in the Mangapurua / Bridge to Nowhere Track section of the Mountains... Read more

Passengers can be picked up and returned from central Christchurch accommodation. We can fly from 1 – 30 passengers across 3 different size balloons each morning subject to weather. Flights are made at sunrise across the beautiful Canterbury Plains with stunning views from the Pacific Ocean to the snow covered Southern Alps. Your pilot will get you to assist with inflating balloon and guide you through what to expect on your breathtaking flight. Your 1 hour balloon ride provides endless opportunity... Read more

Olde Mill House B&B provide 3 Quality rooms all with ensuites . We also run Bike2Wine wine tours on a bike , and have child seats , a tag a long and a child trailer as well as tandems standard bikes of all sizes . These can be hired or if you stay at the B&B are free to use. Read more

Our unique trip takes around about 5.5hrs and is a combination of a sightseeing trip by bus or van (a 45 min drive into Skippers Canyon, one of the most scenic roads in NZ), and rafting on the upper Shotover River. The on-river trip is pretty gentle, we are only rafting on grade 1 & 2 rapids. This means that any water that sloshes into the raft, does so without violence or force. In fact, water confidence is not necessary. We do stop along the way on the river and adults and kids who want to,... Read more

Glow worms caves zipline abseiling cycle tours hiking scenic adventures, kid safe family adventures, mountain biking, gold hunting, kayaking, multi day adventures from Christchurch. Something for everyone on New Zealand's Gold Coast West of the Southern Alps. Contact us for free holiday advice or to see our range of fun tours Read more

Tucked under the majestic Southern Alps on New Zealand's rugged untamed West Coast sits Franz Josef village and the magnificent Franz Josef glacier offering spectacular mountain views & dense rain forest. Imagine following ancient glacial pathways carved into the landscape by ice and water and the thrill of driving these fun 2-seater ATV quad bikes through this wild place. You will be amazed at what is around every twist and turn as you are guided through rain forests, riverbeds, grasslands, sand... Read more

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL Nestled in the treetops of the beautiful Woodhill Forest, only a short drive from Auckland City, there is an adventure wonderland waiting to be conquered. Tree Adventures is an exciting new outdoor activity that offers an experience unlike anything else. With 10 different courses ranging from 3 to 14 metres above the ground, there’s something for everyone. Each course has a series of fun and challenging activities that wind their way through the treetops, ending with... Read more

The New Zealand Stunt School (NZSS) provides stunt training to new and existing stunt performers of all ages, as well as actors/actresses to sharpen up their physical performance skills. The NZSS also provides stunt rigging for commercial shows and live theatre, private tuition, regular training workshops, youth camps, horse riding workshops and stunt equipment hire. The school not only delivers world class training in many of the various stunt essentials and specialities, but we also provide... Read more

Our canyoning adventures are a journey unlike any other. Get in touch with a special natural world and see beauty such as you’ve only dreamed of… From the raw power of strong waterfalls to the tranquillity of deep, forested pools, from sculptural rockscapes to glowing green moss droplets, you will be immersed in a world you never knew existed. And talk about fun! Challenge yourself in ways you’d never dreamed of. Plunge down water polished chutes and abseil down waterfalls. Jump off cliffs! Climb,... Read more

Do you love thrills, spills, stunning views and Whitewater? There is nothing more exciting than a Whitewater river boarding trip on the spectacular Kawarau River. Come riverboarding with us and you will be truly amazed with the scenery, your adrenaline will be pumping and you will be left with the feeling you have just conquered one magnificent wild river. Surf standing waves, spin on whirl pools, play on eddy lines, whilst tailored by the worlds best, most qualified river guides. Suitable... Read more

Catch the breeze and set sail for the day from Russell on board the unique tall ship "R. Tucker Thompson", built in the tradition of 100 year old schooners by local Northlanders. She has sailed the world but today will explore the somewhat calmer seas of the Bay of Islands with you on board. The design of the "R. Tucker Thompson" is based on the Halibut schooners of the North West American coast, which were considered fast and sea kindly and easily manned. She has a lofty rig of varnished oregon... Read more

This is an intense, undie staining, adrenaline stimulation activity achieved by launching yourself from the world’s highest cliff, 109m over the famous Shotover River. Our uniquely designed system allows you to swing 200m with a 60m vertical freefall down a steep rocky cliff face. Throw our amazing staff into the mix and you’ve got the experience of a lifetime. It’s all about you. We aren’t here to rush or crown you. Our unique style of adrenaline and friendly service in a spectacular scenic... Read more

We offer a range of white water rafting trips to suit all groups from, school, business, corporate and private rafters. Contact us to see what we can arrange for you Read more