Recommended Activities

Listed below are some of the many exciting activities that are waiting for you throughout New Zealand.

Wear New Zealand

We design and make from natural renewable resources. In a world of mass production, it is nice to know there is a company that still employs handcrafting in its manufacturing process to obtain the highest possible quality. Perhaps a luxurious possum fur throw or fashion item, cozy possum merino knitwear, glamorous Babylamb garments, funky cow skin or sheepskin boots. We make everything right here in New Zealand and ship internationally.

Skywork Helicopters Ltd

Scenic Flights, Heli-fishing, Charters & more! Based at Warkworth, Whangarei & Thames. NZCAA Safety Award winners: 2000 & 2011.

The Wool Company

The very best New Zealand made garments and yarn are available online and in our retail store. Some of the key labels we offer are Native World, Optimum, Lothlorian, Koru, Nobel Wilde, Silverdale, Snowy Peak, Ecoridge, From Merino with Love, My Merino, Manza, Zenza and Fernz, 70 Mile Bush, Comfort and Humphrey Law Socks.

Albatross Encounter

Kaikoura is a seabird mecca with a diverse array of species to view all year round. Up close encounters of albatross. mollymawks, petrels, shearwaters, penguins and more. Check our website for latest sightings and more information.

Dolphin Encounter

Swimming with the dusky dolphins or watching them from the comfort of the boat is a 'must do' activity while visiting Kaikoura. Tours operate all year round and all equipment for snorkelling with the dolphins is provided. Check our website for details.

Pedaltours

Pedaltours– the original New Zealand bike tour company. Since 1985. We specialise in great cycling vacations in New Zealand, Australia, Vietnam, India and the Czech Republic for cyclists of all levels and all budgets.

Interislander

Wine Spectator magazine called us "one of the most beautiful ferry rides in the world" And we know you'll agree. Cross the strait with Interislander and truly experience our two beautiful islands. The Interislander is far more than the New Zealand ferry service which bridges the North and South Island. It links our great country. Interislander. The journey is even better than getting there.

Whareama Coastal Walk

The Whareama Coastal Walk is a fantastic {3-Night/3-Day or} 2-Night/2-Day walking experience over private farmland and isolated Wairarapa coastline. Situated between the stunning East Coast beach resorts of Castlepoint and Riversdale, come and join like-minded people on this challenging, truly rural and coastal experience!'!

Blue Sea Fishing

We cater for the novice who dreams of catching a big game fish, the tourist who just wants to enjoy Snapper fishing in the beautiful Bay of Islands, and the experienced angler who is after a world class fish.

Kiwi Balloon Company

Hot air ballooning is a one of a kind adventure. We rise above Hamilton city moving over Waikato's green pastures. On a clear day you can see the snow capped mountains of Tongariro National Park.

Polynesian Spa

Overlooking Lake Rotorua, Polynesian Spa is New Zealand’s leading internationally acclaimed spa. Experience hot mineral spring bathing with four areas to choose from - deluxe Lake Spa, Adult Pools & Priest Spa, Private Pools, or Family Spa; or indulge in sumptuous spa therapies. Open daily 8am-11pm.

OneRing Tours Twizel

Lord of the Rings Tour in Twizel, film location of Gondor, from Tolkein's Lord of the Rings. Scheduled tours have a maximum of only 9 people and, with only a short traveling time to the location, you get an informative, personal and fun LOTR experience.

Wilkin River Jets

Siberia and other Wilderness Adventures" FLY-WALK-JET BOAT in the World Heritage listed Mt Aspiring National Park. Wilkin River Jets and Backcountry Helicopters offer wilderness adventure and discovery within the beautiful Makarora region. Eco-tourism packages incorporate a thrilling helicopter ride over the Southern Alps, trekking Mt Aspiring National Park and an exhilarating jet boat ride. Est 1962 -Legends!

Earth & Sky

On a Mt JOHN OBSERVATORY NIGHT TOUR, Astronomy Guides navigate you across the night-sky using powerful lasers & telescopes. By day, at the summit of Mt John, enjoy your coffee with spectacular scenery at the Astro Cafe. Imagine viewing day-time stars, then visiting NZ’s largest telescope!

Auckland Region

Dress-Smart Outlet Shopping

Dress-Smart Outlet Shopping Centre located in Onehunga, Auckland is New Zealand’s largest outlet shopping destination. With over 100 stores offering up to 70% off normal retail prices everyday! From luxury brands to main street favorites there is plenty of choice. Open 10am-5pm. 7 Days. Ph. (09) 6222-400.

Skydive Auckland

Get your heart pumping with one of the best ever adrenalin sport activities available. Freefall of at least 200kmph with breathtaking views of the skies and beaches of Auckland. Free limo service.

Artisan Wines and Oratia Farmers Market

Closest vineyard to downtown Auckland, organic wines, award winning wines. Wine tasting every day. Restaurant serving locally sourced products from our Oratia Farmers Mkt.Open 7 days for lunch, Friday evenings until 8 pm. Friendly relaxed environment.

Auckland Sea Kayaks

Auckland Sea Kayaks provides Exceptional Sea Kayaking Tours in and around Auckland's Hauraki Gulf. This area is one of the world’s most unique sea kayaking locations. It is a region of exceptional natural beauty, volcanic islands, sandy beaches and is abundant with wildlife. The sheltered waters of the Hauraki Gulf makes it a sea kayaker’s paradise and is waiting to be discovered. All our tours are fully catered and all equipment is provided. No kayaking experience is necessary on any of our sea kayak tours.

Eastern North Island

White Island Tours

Explore an active volcano, White Island with its amazing geothermal activity and fascinating history. Daily tours.

Tākaro Trails Cycle Tours

Self-guided cycle tours, causal bike hire and mountain bike packages in Hawke’s Bay. Tours around the wonderful 187km of off-road cycle trail that is ‘The Hawke’s Bay Trails’ provide an option for everyone. Popular choices include winery ride -16km of cycling and visiting the world renowned regional wineries, to longer scenic coastal and river trails. Mountain biking packages in the Eskdale mountain bike park also available. Cycling is without a doubt a ‘must do’ activity for any visit to Hawke’s Bay.

Grape Escape

Grape Escape guides are total professionals and have an extensive knowledge of New Zealand wineries and restaurants. Our aim is to take the hassle out of your vacation to New Zealand enabling you to enjoy our fantastic wines and food without having to worry about driving

Sileni Estates

At Sileni Estates our Cellar Store is more than just a wine retail store and tasting centre. It is a gourmet food store specialising in top quality food products and specialty gift items sourced from Hawke's Bay, New Zealand and around the world.

Western North Island

Discover Waitomo

Experience the magical Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Legendary Black Water Rafting.

Central North Island

Waimangu Volcanic Valley, Rotorua

How the world began! Awesome geothermal activity. Walks, hikes and cruises in the world’s newest geothermal system.

Skydive Taupo

Fear is temporary - achievement is permanent! Live it up at 12 or 15,000 ft and check out both coasts. Free limo service.

Mountain Air

Experience the breathtaking views of New Zealand’s oldest National Park and World Heritage Site with a scenic flight over the dramatic landscape of the area. See into the live craters of Mt Tongariro, Mt Ngauruhoe and Mt Ruapehu, and view the spectacular lakes on the mountains, the Emerald Lakes, the Blue Lake and the Tama Lakes. Our flights operate from 8.00 am, 7 days per week, weather permitting.

Agroventures Adventure Park

Agroventures Adventure Park is the home of the Shweeb, the world’s only human powered monorail race track, the Agrojet, the only commercial jet sprint experience in the world, Freefall Xtreme the only body flying experience in NZ and our Bungy and Swoop are unique, iconic New Zealand adventures. Try one or try them all we guarantee Agroventures has something for everyone of all ages and comfort levels.

Nelson/Marlborough

Lawson's Dry Hills

Lawson's bench mark range of Marlborough wines, which includes Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir as well as Gewürztraminer. All grapes are sourced from Marlborough's Wairau, Waihopai and Omaka valleys. Our philosophy is a simple one - To produce premium Marlborough wines of great character, quality and varietal expression. Our philosophy is a simple one - To produce premium Marlborough wines of great character, quality and varietal expression.

Canterbury

Red Cat Biplane Flights

Aviation Adventures offers a unique aviation experience! We are the only company in the South Island operating an open-cockpit biplane that can take two passengers in addition to the pilot! This means you can share the fun and adventure with a family member, friend or partner

Discovery Jet

Explore the pristine waters of the Rakaia River with a scenic, adrenaline-pumping jet boat adventure. Fly and salmon fishing available as well as many combos, check website for details.

Otago/Deep South

NZONE Skydive

Tandem Skydive with NZONE Skydive(the only tandem skydive company to have been awarded the Supreme Tourism Award) and see some of the most dramatic scenery in NZ, from 15,000ft! NZONE Skydive were NZ's first tandem skydive operation, this year celebrating 22 years of skydiving, and 200,000 tandem jumps to-date.

Deep Cove Charters

Experience a unique overnight cruise on Doubtful Sound in the scenic and awe inspiring Fiordland National Park. Group charters, fishing, kayaking and hunting packages are available.

Alpine Heliski

Come and enjoy the back country like never before! At Alpine Heli-Ski Ltd we offer a range of packages to help match up your skill and stamina with our guides and terrain.

Dart River Jet Safaris

A Wilderness Safari journey’s deep into the World Heritage area of Mt Aspiring National Park. Learn from your guide about the areas history and the Greenstone trail. Walk amongst the ancient beech forest, unchanged for 80 million years. Travel by locations used in the Lord of the Rings movies to illustrate Middle Earth.

Elm Wildlife Tours

Close encounters with nature. Our guided tours of spectacular Otago peninsula witness tourism and penguin conservation working together within our private reserve.