Adventure Travel
New Zealand
Spectacular scenery, adventure, solitude, ultimate thrills
Take in the beauty of New Zealand by touring its landscape of storybook mountains, icy glaciers, spectacular fiords, primeval forests and unbelievable coast lines. You'll find great opportunities to experience wildlife, whether you're watching
penguins
emerge from the ocean,swimming with dolphins
, or bird watching.New Zealand delivers a full spectrum of adventure opportunities. Find quiet and solitude through an impressive variety of
trekking
options, with a network of huts to support longer journeys into the backcountry. You'll have a blast mountain biking, bicycling, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, and golfing. For less active pursuits, there are world-class museums, hot air balloon rides, shopping, thermal pools, and wine tours.On the other end of the spectrum, there is a mind-boggling abundance of activities for those who seek the ultimate adrenaline rush.
Bungee jumping
was invented here, and Kiwis pride themselves on all sorts of cutting-edge adventure alternatives, including canyon swinging, caving, and jet boating.With something for everyone, the "Land of the Long White Cloud" is certain to provide the ultimate adventure for you and your companions. Check out the offerings of some of our favorite New Zealand travel providers, such as Adventure South and Downunder Journeys, or review these pre-packaged tours offered by Intrepid Travel.