New Zealand is known for its thrilling and exciting adventure tourism attractions. It is the home to adventure tourism with beautiful sceneries to offer. It is hard to do everything within a visit, New Zealand has too much to offer for your adrenaline rush.
We have here, the ten best adventure experiences that you can have on your visit to New Zealand.
1. Waitomo Caves
The Waitomo Glowworm Cave is one of the major adventure tourism attractions in New Zealand. You can take a boat ride here and live the actual starry night underneath. There is no doubt about the elegance of this natural occurrence. You can also choose to go black water rafting here. These underground rivers in New Zealand are as much of a gem as these caves. Whichever way you choose to discover Waitomo, it will be a dream come true.
2. Heli-Skiing
If you’re into skiing, you must visit the South Island’s Heliski. The steep slopes and open bowls are amusing enough. All the precautions are being taken so there is nothing to worry about. The day begins with a weather check and avalanche transceivers. As your journey begins, the helicopters will be following you on the delightful ride.
3. Zorb Rotorua
This iconic park of New Zealand is in Rotorua. Zorb is known to be the largest balling rolling park. But here’s a catch, it’s not just some ordinary ball we are talking about. It is the human becoming a ball himself and rolling down the valley. Sounds fun right? Well, visit Zorb to give your gut a little roller coaster ride. It is far more thrilling than it seems to be.
4. The Redwoods
The Redwoods comprises a vast area. Here, you can go mountain biking in the Whakarewarewa Forest or Drive to the canopy tours in Rotorua to go zip lining in a 119-year-old native forest. The Redwoods Tree walk is another attraction here that you must visit. If you’re planning to spend your day here past sunset, go for the Redwoods Nightlights. You’ll find beautiful Designed Lanterns here that will surely be alluring.
5. Skydiving At Queenstown
The Tandem Skydive in Queenstown is one of the most popular adventure sports to do in New Zealand. It gives you a gigantic view of the landscape from some 15,000 feet above. You can also choose a skydive photo and video pack, and it’ll keep your albums covered. You can alter your altitude here as well. You’ll get to choose between 9000 to 15,000ft. The facility has been operating for 30 years now and has over 350,000 jumps so far. Come here to fall free and witness splendid views.
6. Mountain Hut
Stay by the countryside in a mountain hut while on your trip. New Zealand is full of bright, small, and cozy huts, especially in the countryside in the hills. It is the perfect place to relax after all the thrilling adventures. Some of these huts are located in remote areas with breathtaking sceneries.
7. Dolphin Tour
Kaikoura is a small town situated on the South Island right next to the coast. It is the home to dusky dolphins, which are known to be very playful. You can take a boat in the mid waters and jump and swim with the dolphins here.
8. Maori Village
Maori Village, also known as the “Tamaki Maori Village”, is a cultural land in the Rotorua region of New Zealand. Its rich culture and history date back to over 1000 years ago. The Maori people use to direct their voyages through sub-tropical winds and stars. It is a beautiful destination to visit on your trip here. You’ll get to witness several art forms and traditions of the village and its people.
Moreover, you’ll learn their lifestyle and last but not least, the Maori food is something to look forward to. After the delicious feast, there is a closing ceremony called the “Poroporoaki.” And with this, another journey begins.
9. Tongariro Hike
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing, in the Tongariro National Park of New Zealand, is one of the best one-day treks all across the world. It is a steep 12-mile journey and the weather is usually unpredictable here. It is the oldest National Park of New Zealand and a dual World Heritage Site.
It consists of many volcanic peaks, vivid turquoise lakes, and various other landforms making it one of the most sought after adventure tourism attractions in New Zealand. The sight is breathtaking, and it only gets better as you move ahead on your hike. It is suggested to prepare and pack carefully for the hike, due to the extreme weather conditions in the Alpine region.
10. Van-life
To conclude this fascinating yet adventurous journey, let’s take a look at van life in New Zealand. If you’re looking for means by which you can spice up your trip, rent a van! The camper van culture is quite popular across the nation. It is as safe as convenient. It not only will make your travel a whole lot easier but beautiful. To experience the van life once in a lifetime is bliss and, there is no better adventure destination than New Zealand to discover these different ways of life. Summers are the best time to visit the country for a camper van experience.