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   Canterbury

Ashburton District
 Peel Forest (2)
Christchurch
 Christchurch (22)
 Lyttelton (2)
Hurunui
 Hanmer Springs (13)
 Waiau (16)
 Waipara (1)
Kaikoura
 Clarence (2)
 Kaikoura (7)
Mount Cook
 Lake Pukaki (1)
 Mount Cook (8)
 Tekapo (1)
Selwyn
 Arthurs Pass (4)
 Otira (1)
 Springfield (1)
South Canterbury
 Timaru (1)
Waimakariri
 Waimakariri River (4)

   Christchurch

 Christchurch (22)
 Lyttelton (2)
Banks Peninsula
 Akaroa (10)

   Dunedin

 Dunedin (3)
 Otago Peninsula (3)
 Port Chalmers (1)

   Fiordland

 Doubtful Sound (6)
 Fiordland National Park (12)
 Manapouri (3)
 Routeburn Track (1)
 Te Anau (12)
Milford Sound
 Milford Road (4)
 Milford Sound (14)

   Glaciers

 Fox Glacier (1)
 Franz Josef (11)

   Marlborough

 Blenheim (2)
 Havelock (5)
 Molesworth (1)
 Picton (12)
Marlborough Sounds
 Anakiwa (4)
 Marlborough Sounds (8)
 Queen Charlotte Sound (6)
 The Queen Charlotte Track (1)

   Milford Sound

 Milford Road (4)
 Milford Sound (14)

   Mount Cook

 Lake Pukaki (1)
 Mount Cook (8)
 Tekapo (1)

   Nelson

 Hope (2)
 Murchison (1)
 Nelson (8)
Motueka
 Abel Tasman National Park (10)
 Kaiteriteri (4)
 Marahau (3)
 Motueka (4)
Tasman
 Tasman (21)

   North Canterbury

Hurunui
 Hanmer Springs (13)
 Waiau (16)
 Waipara (1)
Kaikoura
 Clarence (2)
 Kaikoura (7)
Waimakariri
 Waimakariri River (4)

   Otago

Central Otago
 Cromwell (1)
 Hawea (1)
Dunedin
 Dunedin (3)
 Otago Peninsula (3)
 Port Chalmers (1)
Queenstown
 Arrowtown (5)
 Glenorchy (7)
 Luggate (1)
 Queenstown (45)
Waitaki
 Ohau (1)
Wanaka
 Mount Aspiring (11)
 Wanaka (27)

   Queenstown

 Arrowtown (5)
 Glenorchy (7)
 Luggate (1)
 Queenstown (45)
Wanaka
 Mount Aspiring (11)
 Wanaka (27)

   Southern Lakes

 Cromwell (1)
 Makarora (5)
Fiordland
 Doubtful Sound (6)
 Fiordland National Park (12)
 Manapouri (3)
 Routeburn Track (1)
 Te Anau (12)
Milford Sound
 Milford Road (4)
 Milford Sound (14)
Mount Cook
 Lake Pukaki (1)
 Mount Cook (8)
 Tekapo (1)
Queenstown
 Arrowtown (5)
 Glenorchy (7)
 Luggate (1)
 Queenstown (45)
Wanaka
 Mount Aspiring (11)
 Wanaka (27)

   Southland

 Invercargill (1)
 Stewart Island (1)
Fiordland
 Doubtful Sound (6)
 Fiordland National Park (12)
 Manapouri (3)
 Routeburn Track (1)
 Te Anau (12)
Stewart Island
 Stewart Island (1)

   Wanaka

 Mount Aspiring (11)
 Wanaka (27)

   West Coast

 Buller River (1)
Buller
 Buller (1)
Glaciers
 Fox Glacier (1)
 Franz Josef (11)
Grey
 Greymouth (2)
Northern West Coast
 Hector (7)
 Punakaiki (4)
 Westport (1)
Westland
 Fox Glacier (1)
 Franz Josef (11)
 Haast (3)
 Hokitika (3)
 Okarito (2)
 Ross (2)

Activity Types

Water Sports

Canoeing (2)
Diving / Snorkelling (2)
Jet Boating (52)
Jet Ski (2)
Kayaking (41)
Parasailing & Paragliding (1)
River Tubing (2)
Sports Lesson (4)
Stand Up Paddleboarding (3)
Surfing (8)
Swim with Dolphins (9)
White Water Rafting (18)

Activity Listings (11-20 of 131)

21-Day Legendary New Zealand Tour

21-Day Legendary New Zealand Tour

Multi-day Tour - Auckland - Starting from $3788.06 per person

Starting from Auckland, we make our way down the beautiful and volcanic North Island to New Zealand's capital, Wellington, before catching a ferry to cross the Cook Strait to get up close and personal with the best of the South Island.

As with all our tours, we do include a few 'must-do' events, ranging from a Māori Cultural night, a pounamu (greenstone/jade) pendant carving experience, and learning to paddle a waka (Māori canoe) with your group.

We have a massive... More...

Hanmer Springs Rafting and Quad Bike combo

Hanmer Springs Rafting and Quad Bike combo

ATV Tour - Hanmer Springs - Starting from $313.00 per person

Put yourself in control of a four-wheel quad bike. Challenge the terrain, with river crossings, mud, dust, dirt and excitement. This guided Quad Bike tour will show you some of the real back country New Zealand as you pass through farmland, sheep trails, rivers, sand and bush. You can choose to ride your own bike or ride tandem with another person (subject to age restrictions). Your guide will give you the freedom to challenge yourself within the safety boundaries. Perfect for families, groups... More...

Hanmer Springs Rafting Adventure

Hanmer Springs Rafting Adventure

White Water Rafting - Hanmer Springs - Starting from $169.00 per person

Set among stunning mountains and pink marble formations, the Waiau River of Hanmer Springs provides an idyllic backdrop for a rafting trip. This 2-hour excursion offers a relaxing ride, with Grade II rapids making it a family-friendly activity. Learn about the region from your river guide and perhaps take a refreshing swim along the way. More...

Half-Day Jet Boat Fishing in Fiordland

Half-Day Jet Boat Fishing in Fiordland

Fishing Tour - Te Anau - Starting from $655.00 per person

A true Kiwi experience; trout fishing and jet boating, it’s a must do on your NZ holiday!
Our jet boat fishing trips are perfect for everyone to get involved in this outdoor adventure, offering an exciting introduction to NZ trout fishing, and, not to mention a jet boat journey along the river. No experience required, and it’s loads of fun for any age or ability. Your private guide has in-depth knowledge of the area and the stunning Fiordland National Park. They will have you casting lures... More...

Full day Guided Sea Kayak Tour from Picton

Full day Guided Sea Kayak Tour from Picton

Kayaking - Picton - Starting from $130.00 per person

Experience the beauty and seclusion of the Marlborough Sounds on a full day small group guided sea kayak tour. Your tour takes in the western end of the Queen Charlotte Sound with its sheltered coves, beautiful beaches, azure blue waters and lush native bush. You will stop at a secluded beach for a delicious lunch. Learn about the history of the area from your knowledgeable, relaxed and friendly guides.
Your guide will be with you for the day to answer questions, share pearls of wisdom and... More...

Small-Group Tour of Dunedin City

Small-Group Tour of Dunedin City

Half-day Tour - Dunedin - Starting from $63.00 per person

Make the most of your visit to Dunedin, the oldest city in New Zealand, which boasts impressive architecture and many hidden secrets. Escape the crowds and venture out to explore parts of the town belt, coastline and central city on a small group tour packed with interest. Ancient trees, stunning lookouts, beautiful beaches, wonderful architecture and rolling hills await you.

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Kaikoura Swim with Dolphins Tour from Christchurch

Kaikoura Swim with Dolphins Tour from Christchurch

Swim with Dolphins - Christchurch - Starting from $350.00 per person

Discover magnificent marine wildlife out on the South Pacific Ocean during this 12-hour Kaikoura dolphin swim from Christchurch. Travel through the rolling hills of North Canterbury to the rugged coastline of Kaikoura — the perfect place to view New Zealand’s dolphins, seals and birdlife in the wild. With warm wetsuit on, hop aboard your boat and learn from your guide the tricks used to encourage interaction with the graceful and curious dolphins. Dive to the depths below, snorkel over the... More...

Queenstown Shotover River Helicopter Ride and White Water Rafting

Queenstown Shotover River Helicopter Ride and White Water Rafting

White Water Rafting - Queenstown - Starting from $339.00 per person

Shotover River Heli Rafting is the only way to experience Shotover River rafting in winter as well as summer! More...

Kawarau River Rafting from Queenstown

Kawarau River Rafting from Queenstown

White Water Rafting - South Island - Starting from $199.00 per person

Enjoy this great introduction to white water rafting. The four rapids on the Kawarau River are exciting and the scenery is superb. This grade 2-3 rafting trip is perfect for first time rafters, families and school groups. It provides a great taste of white water action with plenty of opportunities to splash around, try a cliff jump or even swim through a rapid! More...

Private Marlborough Jet-Boat Ride with Seafood Lunch and Wine

Private Marlborough Jet-Boat Ride with Seafood Lunch and Wine

Private Tour - Blenheim - Starting from $325.00 per person

Discover Marlborough and taste some of the award winning wines before a scenic journey to Havelock to enjoy a new experience of a thrilling 45 minute jet boat ride on this private full-day wine and gourmet tour from Blenheim or Picton.

Your jet boat experience includes your favorite 360-degree spin as you feel the sea spray on your skin followed by a meandering pace along the estuary flowing into the Pelorus Sound. Your captain has a great deal of knowledge to share with you too. Upon... More...


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