5 Of Our Most Popular Adventure Tours in New Zealand
5 Of Our Most Popular Adventure Tours in New Zealand
Posted by Callum Goodall: 14 May 2014 @ 11:36:45 - Comments
Ahhh, New Zealand; Land of the Long White Cloud and home to breathtaking landscapes, the cute little Kiwi Bird and – of course – extreme adventure activities. It’s no secret that the Aotearoa (New Zealand) natives love a good thrill, so much so that New Zealanders are inventors or pioneers of many of the world’s extreme activities, such as bungy jumping, the Hamilton Jetboat, Zorbing, Shweebing, the ski plane, the Blokart, Aquada amphibian vehicles and even jogging – yes, jogging!
New Zealand is also breathtakingly scenic and phenomenally beautiful; so much so, that one of the World’s most loved books – The Lord of the Rings – was adapted to film using the stunning New Zealand landscape as its backdrop.
It will come as no surprise then, to learn that four of our five most popular adventure tours in New Zealand are extreme adventure activities and all of them take advantage of New Zealand’s natural beauty.
Skydiving
While the ancient Chinese invented skydiving (possibly as early as 90 B.C.!), there’s no doubt that skydiving has become ingrained into the Kiwi tourism culture. There’s really not any other activity in the World that compares to the adrenaline rush of skydiving, so – while the height of the jump makes a difference – the real determining factor of a great skydive is the location, and this is what makes New Zealand skydiving so great! All of New Zealand’s skydiving locations are absolutely stunning, from sparkling oceans to golden beaches, gorgeous national parks, majestic snow-capped mountains and meandering rivers – regardless of where you jump from, you’ll be surrounded by beauty on the way down.
When you visit New Zealand, chances are high that you will eventually hear somebody, somewhere declare “what can I jump off today, bro?”; the real question is, will you join them?
Jetboating
Spending time in or on the water is definitely a must-do while in New Zealand and what better way to enjoy the water than ripping along a stunning waterway at around 80km per hour! This New Zealand invented activity whips you along on the surface of the water, swerving you around natural obstacles at knuckle-whitening speeds – some operators even take you under the spray of waterfalls. The large range of jetboat operators within New Zealand means that – no matter where you go – you will always have the chance of being able to experience the crystal-clear local waterways via jetboat.
Quad Biking
Everybody loves quad biking and in New Zealand, quad bikers are exposed to some of the most gorgeous terrain in the World. With New Zealand’s plethora of quad biking operators, you have an almost unlimited choice of exciting quad trail options. Whether you feel like cruising around a lush rainforest at a calm pace, tearing up the track at incredible speeds or negotiating rugged, mountainous terrain, you’ll be able to find a New Zealand quad biking tour to suit you.
Rafting
White water rafting is definitely synonymous with New Zealand, and there’s nowhere better to experience this thrilling activity. New Zealand is renowned for its stunning, crystal-clear waterways and river rapids and rafting is the ideal way to see these beautiful locations. The rafting options available range in suitability from absolute beginner – where you can experience gentle flowing water and small rapids – to serious rafting expert – where almost all the water is white and the rapid drops are huge!
Whale Watching in Kaikoura
New Zealand’s gorgeous seaside town of Kaikoura – with its snow-capped mountains and sparkling water – is stunning in itself, but seeing Kaikoura’s whales is truly a life-changing experience. The Giant Sperm Whales that reside in this gorgeous bay are the largest of all toothed whales, reaching a massive 20 metres in length! These majestic mammals also share their environment with other whale species, dolphins, seals and albatross, and all are regularly seen on the Whale Watch Kaikoura tours. This is definitely an opportunity you don’t want to miss.
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