Things to Do in New Zealand - Top Activities & Adventures

Adventure & Adrenaline

NZ invented it. Jump from the original Kawarau Bridge in Queenstown or the Nevis for the brave.

See the country from 15,000ft. Popular in Taupo, Queenstown, and Franz Josef.

Invented here too! Speed through narrow river canyons in 360-degree spins. Shotover Jet is the icon.

Fly through native forests on eco-tours. Rotorua and Queenstown have excellent courses.

With thousands of kilometers of tracks, NZ is a hiker's paradise. Try a Great Walk like the Milford Track or Tongariro Circuit.

Winter (June-Oct) offers world-class skiing. The Remarkables and Coronet Peak near Queenstown, or Mt Ruapehu in the North Island.

Paddle through the Abel Tasman National Park's golden coves or under Milford Sound's waterfalls.

Ride the Otago Rail Trail for scenery or hit the Redwoods in Rotorua for world-class MTB trails.

Maori Culture: Visit a Marae, see a Haka performance, and eat a Hangi (earth oven feast) in Rotorua.
Hot Pools: Relax in natural geothermal pools like Polynesian Spa (Rotorua) or Hanmer Springs.
Wine Tasting: New Zealand's Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir are world-famous. Visit Marlborough, Central Otago, or Hawke's Bay.
Stargazing: Visit the Dark Sky Reserve in Tekapo for some of the clearest night skies on Earth.

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