Adrenaline Activities in New Zealand

Below are some of the most exciting and crazy ways to get your heart racing in New Zealand. From jumping off a bridge with a rubber band to zig zagging your way through braided rivers - these attractions and activities will be sure to get your blood pumping!

Bungy Jumping in New Zealand Bungy Jumping in New Zealand

New Zealand is the home of modern bungy jumping and it is one of the country's most popular tourist attractions. Everyone from schoolboys to grandmothers are strapping 'rubber bands' to their ankles...(more)

Canyon Swing in New Zealand Canyon Swinging and Fly By Wire in New Zealand

Come and experience the world's highest canyon swing at 109 metres above the ground based in Queenstown, New Zealand. Or try the fly by wire and feed the control freak inside with the fastest adventure flight in the world...(more)

Climbing and Abseiling in New Zealand - Copyright Gareth EyresClimbing and Abseiling in New Zealand

Mountains are a dominant feature of the New Zealand landscape with both islands providing climbing and abseiling opportunities for adventurers of all abilities, and a perfect training ground for overseas adventures as well... (more)

Gliding and Paragliding in New Zealand - Copyright Legend PhotographyGliding and Paragliding in New Zealand

Paragliding, also known as parapenting, combines hang-gliding and parachuting, where you sore above breathtaking landscapes in perhaps a less intimidating environment than parachuting... (more)

Jet Boating and Jet Skiing in New ZealandJet Boating and Jet Skiing in New Zealand

Miles of gorgeous coastline as well as picturesque lakes and rivers make New Zealand a haven for water activities. Jet boating in New Zealand is one of the most popular tourist attractions...(more)

Kart Racing in New ZealandKart Racing in New Zealand

Kart racing in New Zealand is a great way for aspiring racers to learn--teaching the art of driving, control and reaction times. It is after all a sport that has forged many of...(more)

Rafting in New ZealandRafting in New Zealand

With an enormous number of relatively short, fast-flowing rivers, New Zealand offers a range of rafting experiences that can be safely enjoyed by most adult visitors. New Zealand rafting trips range from... (more)

Skiing and Snowboarding in New ZealandSkiing and Snowboarding in New Zealand

New Zealand is a recognised international ski holiday destination, with northern hemisphere skiers in particular appreciating our reverse seasons. New Zealand offers numerous ski areas...(more)

Skydiving in New Zealand - Copyright Copyright NZONE Queenstown (http://www.nzone.biz/)Skydiving in New Zealand

Take to the clear skydiving skies above New Zealand's beautiful countryside and jump from the plane, in one of the most exhilarating, adrenaline-pumping thrills you will ever find...(more)

Skyjumping in New Zealand - Photo courtesy of www.skyjump.co.nzSkyjumping in New Zealand

Skyjumping in New Zealand is a take on bungy jumping where jumpers, attached to a harness and cable, jump from the Auckland Skytower head first...(more)

Skywire in New Zealand - Copyright Happy Valley Adventures (www.skywirenz.com)Skywire in New Zealand

Skywire in New Zealand is a kind of flying fox/chairlift combination adventure attraction found just outside of Nelson, in the upper section of the South Island...(more)

Zorbing in New ZealandZorbing in New Zealand

Zorbing in New Zealand is the latest craze! A Zorb is a large inflated plastic ball, with another ball inside in which you roll down a hill--reaching speeds of up to 50 kilometres per hour! Zorbing is very safe...(more)

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