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New Zealand’s Top 10 Adventure Attractions
New Zealand is the perfect place to plan an activity holiday. There is a huge range of things to do and places to go in New Zealand. You will also be able to find plenty of choices of accommodation. Campgrounds in New Zealand are a great option for the adventurous holiday makers who visit. NZ has a great variety of campgrounds and you can rough it or have as much comfort as you need. Here are the top 10 adventure attractions in New Zealand, with suggestions of where you can go to get your adrenalin rush.
1. Watching whales and swimming with dolphins – Kaikoura in the South Island of New Zealand is the premium whale watching destination in the country. You can swim with dolphins at the Bay of Islands, in the Bay of Plenty, Marlborough Sounds and Akaroa Harbour among other places.
2. Heli-skiing – Queenstown, Wanaka, Methven and Mt Cook are some of the South Island venues for heli-skiing. It’s a great way to get the best soft powder snow as well as the best views of the Southern Alps.
3. Hot air ballooning – This is a magical and romantic adventure activity that you will never forget. You can find hot air ballooning companies all over New Zealand, including in Auckland, Christchurch, Hawkes Bay, Wairarapa and the Waikato.
4. Jet Boating – Jet boating is a safe way to satisfy your need for speed. There is a range of jet boating experiences available, from Auckland and Taupo to Queenstown and many others in between. Enjoy the ride!
5. White water rafting – This is one of my favourite adventure activities and there are white water rafting adventures of every level available on rivers all over New Zealand.
6. Bungy jumping – This is one of the most popular tourist attractions in New Zealand and we love to call ourselves the home of modern bungy jumping. You can find bungy jumping companies up and down the country, including Taupo, Taihape, Hanmer Springs and Queenstown.
7. Horse trekking – This is an event that can be enjoyed by all the family as horse trekking companies have a range of horses to suit all abilities and ages. There are many companies throughout the country offering this adventure alternative.
8. Skydiving – If you want a memory to take home and keep with you forever, try skydiving in New Zealand. It may even be the beginning of a lifelong love for the sport. There are many places in New Zealand to take to the skies – with all the training and equipment supplied of course.
9. Caving – For those who enjoy their adventures below ground, New Zealand has the ultimate in caving experiences. The best known caving is at Waitomo in the North Island, but there are other caving spots available through the country as well.
10. Glacier hiking and ice climbing – This is something for the real adventure lovers. The West Coast of New Zealand is home to Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier, and there are lots of ways to enjoy these icy wonderlands.
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