Get the heart racing with the top adrenaline fuelled activities in New Zealand. Sometimes with beauty comes fear…
Sand dune boogie boarding on Ninety Mile Beach
Skip the waves and hit the dunes! With miles of endless golden sand, the exposed west coast of the far north provides the country’s best sand dunes. Any boarder is truly spoilt for choice when selecting their run. Walk up the dunes, get good height, lay down on the board before flying down the hillside and onto the beach – hours of exhilarating fun without the cost.
Auckland Bridge Climb, Auckland, Harbour Bridge
As the main transport link to Auckland’s North Shore, a personal tour guide will escort you over the impressive bridge and back. The custom built walkways make the walk easy-going for all ages with breath striking views over to Rangitoto Island and the harbour throughout the duration. Warning- for those with a fear of heights, the 1 ½ hour journey may not be for you.
Sky Walk, Auckland, Sky Tower
Iconic to Auckland’s city skyline, the Sky Tower lingers above any other building in the city. As well as being home to NZ’s tallest building bungy (with Beyonce and many other notable celebs as past jumpers), it is also home to the 192m Skywalk. Those afraid of heights are sure to squirm simply from looking at a photo of the walk in action! With no handrail, just thin air, SkyWalk is an exhilarating challenge around the narrow edge of the tower.
Underground caving at Waitomo
Imagine the excitement of abseiling, climbing and cave tubing along a stream when your only source of natural light comes from thousands of shimmering glow worms. Waitomo Caves is famous for its rock formations and many underground tunnels making it a playground for abseilers and cavers alike. If you are still aren’t satisfied with these activities, give the black water rafting a try it is truly a memorable experience tackling rapids in the dark!
Zorbing at Rotorua
The city of Rotorua is just as famous for its sulphuric stench as its claim to be the adventure and cultural tourism capital of New Zealand. If you have a need for speed the Zorb is your answer. Consisting of a large inflated plastic ball, hop inside at the top of the hill and roll down at speeds of up to 50km per hour. You can do it with a friend inside or squeeze in three. It really easy chaos and speed all in one!
Sky Dive at Taupo
Do you ever wake up and feel like throwing yourself out of a plane, then Taupo is the place for you! Jumping from the company’s iconic pink plane you can choose from either a 12,000 or 15,000 feet jump. Not something to do shut-eyed, while hurtling towards the ground, make sure you take in the 360 degree views of the central plateau, magnificent Lake Taupo and nearby Mt Ruapehu and Mt Ngauruhoe (also known as Mt Doom). This really is a view to jump for!
Hike a glacier in the Southern Alps
Terrifying yet spectacular, hiking across a river of ice formed over tens of thousands of years might not be everybody’s cup of tea but it is guaranteed to create an unforgettable memory. The Southern Alps offers many glacier hiking opportunities, but the most accessible is Fox Galcier which is 13km long. Guides will provide snow shoes and walking poles for the expedition and the walk occurs of ice that is almost 300m deep.
Heli skiing at Wanaka
For the ultimate ski experience Heliskiing flies the thrill seeker to secluded back country where your level of ability is matched to the terrain. As the helicopter departs you are literally left with the world at your feet. Daredevils and advanced skiers can choose to take on vertical runs where they can push the limits with steep slopes and our friend gravity!
Shotover Jet at Queenstown
Take a thrilling ride through the spectacular canyons of Queenstown’s Shotover River. The experienced team fasten everyone in securely before taking them on the ‘world’s most exciting jet boat ride’ sure to give each and every person on board a hit of adrenaline. Since 1970 the company has taken over 3 million thrill seekers on the ride of their life, will you be next?
Nevis Bungy Jump at Queenstown
Throw yourself off New Zealand’s highest bungy jump at a chilling 134m with a free fall of 8.5 seconds, you will be giving Usain Bolt a run for his money. Set over the stark beauty of the Nevis River. The location of the jump is only accessible by 4×4 and is located 45 minutes from Queenstown. Not for the faint hearted the real junkies can upgrade to the Nevis Combo which gives you passage to NZ’s biggest swing.
(Feature image: Adamina)
