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Pelorus Eco Adventures

Marlborough
All year round

The dramatic beauty of the Pelorus River is unparalleled, so try out this unique kayaking adventure. Both beginners and the more experienced are welcome.

Family Adventures 

Queenstown
Oct-April. Book online

A small local company providing soft adventure trips on the upper reaches of the Shotover River in Skippers Canyon, Queenstown. Gentle ride suitable for young children and people who are not confident in water.

Underworld Adventures

West Coast
All year round

Underworld Adventures is based in Charleston, nestled between rugged mountain tops and the wild Tasman Sea. This rainforest clad limestone country offers a unique variety of cave and karst adventures. Underworld Rafting and GlowWorm experience, Magical GlowWorm Cave Tour, a stunning short interpretative train ride through pristine rain forest, a majestic Limestone Canyon and a thrilling caving adventure.

Wild Rivers Rafting

West Coast
All year round

Experience the thrill and excitement as you raft the legendary Earthquake Rapids, the section of the Buller River with the most whitewater in the breathtaking Buller Gorge.

Inland Adventures 

West Coast
Summer Season. Book online

Whether you want entertaining Grade 3 rapids with stunning scenery or to give kids their first taste of whitewater, Inland Adventures has you covered. Their day trips are fun and beautiful wee gems. Located out of Reefton.

Captivate Adventures

Kapiti Coast, Wellington
Open daily for group bookings

This small family run team is ready and waiting to give you the experience of your lives. Guides have many years of experience and love sharing the great outdoors with you. A wide range of adventures covering sites from Ōtaki to Wainuiomata.

Awastone

Whanganui
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Let your guides put in the grunt work while you take in your spectacular surroundings. Explore the mystical Whitecliffs Boulders, or Lord of the Rings locations that are only accessible by river. You needn't even get your feet wet and you have our 100% guarantee that you won't fall off the raft... accidentally!

Shotover River Whitewater Rafting

Queenstown
Nov-April. Book online

Queenstown’s famous Shotover River provides whitewater rafting action and rugged beauty for those looking for extra excitement and thrills.

Raft Fish

Napier
Bookings essential

Raft Fish NZ offers Guided Trout Fishing, hunting and rafting adventures. Catering for single and group bookings based on the mighty Mohaka River. Owner Deon Warren has lived in the area and worked as a rafting guide since 1990. He has drifted the river hundreds of times, with many different anglers, and his knowledge of the fishery is unsurpassed.

Raftabout Rotorua

Rotorua
All year round

Raftabout is an awesome day out white water rafting. A family owned company that aims to excel. Choose which river suits your ideal adventure!

Ultimate Descents

Nelson
Oct-April

Enjoy the freedom of travelling on the river in a fun loving and safe environment.

Wild Wire Wanaka

Wanaka
All year round

Choose your adventure! Even the most height fearing travellers surprise themselves and leave feeling accomplished.

Wānaka Rock Climbing

Wanaka
All year round

Introductory courses available. For something extra special, have you done some indoor climbing and are looking for the next step? Or have you heard of the infamous Tombstone and feel like giving it a 'crack'. Come along with a Wānaka rock climbing guide and explore! Development courses at different levels also available.

Climb NZ

Online
All year round

The ClimbNZ database of New Zealand climbs, crags and mountains is for everyone who climbs in New Zealand. There are currently 13,043 routes online.

Wellington Botanic Gardens Ki Paekākā

Wellington
All year round

At the top of the Wellington Cable Car, and just minutes from the central business district, lies 25 hectares (64 acres) of beauty, peace and tranquillity. Established in 1844, the Wellington Botanic Garden is home to some of the oldest exotic trees in New Zealand.

Warren Cole and River Edge Walk and Cycleways

Bay of Plenty
All year round

If you're keen for an easy cycling cruise or walk with lots to see, Warren Cole Walk and Cycleway along the riverside trail is superb. One trail end is by the Whakatāne River bridge on Landing Road; the other is near the Whakatāne Heads. It's fully sealed/paved.

Waihi Beach

Bay of Plenty
All year round

Waihi Beach offers nine kilometres of sweeping white sand, and one of the safest surf beaches in New Zealand. Relax on the beach and enjoy the sunshine or partake in more adventurous activities such as boogie boarding, kayaking or kite boarding.

Victoria Esplanade

Palmerston North
All year round

Palmerston North's premier park with 26 hectares of bush walks, bike tracks and formal gardens. It's got something for everyone in the family – thousands of mature trees, splendid roses, barbecues, croquet lawns... and the kids will love the Junior Road Safety Park, miniature railway, playground and paddling pool.

Punakaiki Pancake Rocks

West Coast
All year round

Punakaiki is located near the centre of the Coast Road, rated as one of the most spectacular coastal drives in the world. Take your time en route so you can stop and enjoy some of the walks and coastal views. The Pancake Rocks at Dolomite Point are limestone formations that began forming 30 million years ago when lime-rich fragments of dead marine creatures were deposited on the seabed. These were later overlaid by layers of soft mud and clay. Earthquakes raised them from the seabed to the level you see today.

Kowhai Cottage Duntroon

Canterbury
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A cute cosy spot, nestled in the Mackenzie Country.

Kiwi North Heritage Park

Northland, Whangārei
Fri-Tues 10am-4pm

Northland's only Kiwi House here at Kiwi North. This Whangārei attraction is set on 25 hectares of rolling farmland, forest and bush, with views that overlook the city. The site features a museum, a nocturnal kiwi house and gift store, and unique Victorian heritage buildings.

Butterfly Creek

Auckland
All year round

Immerse yourself in the tropical butterfly house or travel back in time in Dinosaur Kingdom. Meet Scar and Goldie, NZ’s only salt water crocodiles. Mythical Creatures, Kiwi, farm animals, monkeys alligators, a beautiful bird aviary & much more.

Auckland Zoo

Auckland
All year round

Explore the informative Auckland Zoo website before you arrive to make the most of seeing the amazing New Zealand and exotic animals. With events and hundreds of animals, there's never a dull moment at the Zoo.

Auckland Botanic Gardens

Auckland
All year round

Auckland Botanic Gardens is a young garden with a distinct South Pacific flavour. The climate in Auckland is a paradise for plants and the gardens celebrate the best that can be grown here.

Mohaka Rafting

Hawke's Bay
1 Oct -30 April

With options for all levels of rafting experience, everyone can enjoy a great day out on the water. hey look forward to making your Mohaka River adventure an experience you’ll remember for a lifetime.

Cathedral Cove Kayak Tours

Waikato
All year round. Bookings essential

Active adventurers will love exploring beautiful Cathedral Cove–the Te Whanganui-a-Hei Marine Reserve–by kayak. Get an up-close view of the rock formations and sea caves from your kayak, and look out for marine life, including stingrays, many fish species, and possibly dolphins. Receive personalised attention and the chance to ask your guide questions on a small-group tour.

Akaroa Guided Kayak Safaris

Akaroa, Canterbury
All year round

Only 80 minutes from Christchurch, New Zealand, Akaroa Guided Kayak Safari gives you the exciting adventure you dream of! Your qualified guide will help you throughout the safari, ensuring that your comfort and safety are always top priority. Specialists in providing guided sea kayaking tours that are serene, special, spectacular and safe!

Paddle Board Rotorua

Rotorua
All year round. Bookings essential

Discover glowworms, geothermal wonders, kayaking and paddle boarding experiences in Rotorua

Riverside Adventures Waikato

Waikato
All year round

Walk or ride the Waikato River Trails. Paddle your kayak around beautiful Lake Karapiro. Enjoy the stunning scenery the South Waikato has to offer.

Kaikōura Kayaks

Canterbury, Kaikōura
All year round

Kaikoura's Original Kayak Operator Est 1998. Voted No #1 activity in Kaikoura by Travelers on Tripadvisor and Awarded Travelers Choice. Whether you want to paddle with the marine life, go kayak fishing, hire your own kayak or up skill your paddling through our kayak school its all here!

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