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Northern West Coast
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Activity Types

Water Sports

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

Activity Listings (11-20 of 131)

Half-Day Kayak Experience on the Mighty Clutha River from Wanaka

Half-Day Kayak Experience on the Mighty Clutha River from Wanaka

Kayaking - Wanaka - Starting from $199.00 per person

This half-day small-group river activity is for those with an appetite for getting up close and personal with the famous Clutha River. The fun unfolds as the river twists and turns, through playful rapids of the Upper Clutha set amongst the stunning Wanaka scenery.

Your guide will give you instructions on river safety and technique, as well as tips on river reading and directions on where to find the action and best play spots.

With a bit of practice, you’ll soon be cruising... More...


Goldfields Jet Boat Ride from Cromwell

Goldfields Jet Boat Ride from Cromwell

Jet Boating - Queenstown - Starting from $115.00 per person

A spectacular jet boat ride on the mighty Kawarau River through the heart of one of New Zealand’s most historic gold-mining regions. Our specially designed jet boats and highly trained drivers will take you on an unforgettable 40-minute ride through the Kawarau Gorge. Power-to-weight, these 13-seater V8 powered 4.8 metre pocket rockets leave many of the Queenstown boats in their spray. With their small size and stonking big 8.2 lire Chevy motors, the Goldfields Jet fleet of boats are more... More...

3-Day Auckland to Paihia Return Tour

3-Day Auckland to Paihia Return Tour

Multi-day Tour - Auckland - Starting from $395.00 per person

This 3-day small group tour offers an adventurous insight into the upper North Island's truly beautiful sub-tropical region. Departing from Auckland you'll visit the northernmost point of New Zealand where the Tasman Sea meets the Pacific Ocean. Try sand boarding down rolling dunes, see giant native kauri trees and take a boat cruise in the Bay of Islands to see the famous Hole in the Rock. 
Planning to travel after October 2018 - check out our Summer tour options: ... More...

Kayak Adventure from Franz Josef Glacier

Kayak Adventure from Franz Josef Glacier

Kayaking - Franz Josef - Starting from $120.00 per person

A unique kayak adventure, only minutes from Franz Josef Glacier! Set out across Lake Mapourika's mirror-like water and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding Southern Alps and Glaciers.
Explore a kiwi sanctuary set amidst some of the oldest untouched rainforest in Westland!
This tour lasts up to three hours and is designed to complete your Glacier Country Experience! More...

Day Safari Sea Kayaking Trip from Te Anau

Day Safari Sea Kayaking Trip from Te Anau

Water Activity - Milford Sound - Starting from $195.00 per person

Start your day with a scenic minibus journey along the magnificent Milford Road with our guide showing you the best spots before connecting with the Sunriser Classic sea kayaking trip. More...

Hanmer Springs Jetboat and Bungy Jump combo

Hanmer Springs Jetboat and Bungy Jump combo

Jet Boating - Hanmer Springs - Starting from $269.00 per person

Jetboat the entire length of Hanmer's spectacular Waiau Gorge. Take in the magnificent scenery, then hold on while you experience the famous Hamilton jet spin. This beautiful alpine river features narrow gorges, braided shallows and white water rapids. Travel over 30 kilometres of exciting jetboating and spectacular scenery. Your journey on the water lasts at least 30 minutes and you should allow 1 hour for the whole experience including the safety briefing. 

At 35 metres high the... More...


Abel Tasman Vista Cruise

Abel Tasman Vista Cruise

Sightseeing Cruise - South Island - Starting from $82.00 per person

We've been welcoming visitors to the spectacular Abel Tasman granite coast since 1841. Travel in style on our Vista Cruise. There's no need to go ashore to discover idyllic, golden sand bays, fringed by lush native forest and sculptured headlands. Pause beside offshore islands to view the antics of fur seals. Relax with comfortable seating on board or choose a beach stop with walking and guided sea kayaking options. More...

Private Tour: Waiatoto Jet Boat River Safari from Haast

Private Tour: Waiatoto Jet Boat River Safari from Haast

Private Tour - South Island - Starting from $1500.00 per person

Have an exclusive experience for up to 8 people on this 3-hour private Waiatoto River Safari from Haast. With many tours in New Zealand to choose from, why not try something incredibly different and special on this jet boat adventure. You will be in the surrounds of extraordinary nature with the option to bring your own lunch. This is the only mountain to sea jet boat tour in New Zealand.
This private tour includes the boat and local owner who is also your driver and personal guide for up to... More...

12 Day South Island Adrenalin Junkie Tour

12 Day South Island Adrenalin Junkie Tour

Multi-day Tour - Christchurch - Starting from $2331.11 per person

Starting from Christchurch, we will take you on an adrenalin-fueled South Island experience that is bursting with optional activities to get your blood pumping. We include two days in Queenstown to maximise the rush. It all starts at 8am at our Haka accommodation in Christchurch and ends around 9am on day 12 in Wellington.

As with all our tours, we do include a few 'must-do' events, ranging from a pounamu pendant carving experience, and the chance to paddle a waka (Māori canoe)... More...

Full Day Southern Explorer

Full Day Southern Explorer

Day Tour - Wanaka - Starting from $349.00 per person

For those with more time and keen to explore a little further, the Southern Explorer is the perfect choice! This full day kayaking trip will have you paddling through some of the region’s most iconic, remote and beautiful landscapes towards the ‘gem’ of the lake ’ Mou Waho island.

  • 12-14kms of easy paddling
  • Optional 30-60minute walk up to the Mou Waho island look out
  • Fully catered with our gourmet picnic morning tea and lunch
  • No experience required... More...

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