Kaikoura, Canterbury

destination • experience

Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)

Hire a tour guide to take you out into the open water to swim with hundreds of dolphins for one heck of an experience!

Queenstown, OTA

destination • experience

Nzone Skydive Queenstown

Queenstown is coined as the "adventure capital of the world". Might as well jump out of a plane while you're here!

OTA, New Zealand

outdoors

Roys Peak

This is no easy hike... 2 hours of straight incline. The top will reward you with breathtaking views of Lake Wanaka, Mount Aspiring and surrounding peaks. We woke up at 3am to make the top by sunrise and it was an rush!

Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

outdoors

Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Tongariro National Park is the oldest national park in New Zealand and one of the first few to open in the world. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site, as well. The day hike from point A to B is 19.4 KM and took us just over 6 hours to complete. You will hike through volcanic terrain and past emerald blue/green lakes at the top. Think Mordor from Lord of the Rings, which was filmed at Tongariro National Park. When we were there, winds reached a crazy 70mph! It was a challenging day of hiking but so rewarding!

Taranaki, New Zealand

outdoors

Mount Taranaki

Located on the West side of the Northern Island and home to the towering Mount Taranaki, this area is well worth exploring. Although the Mount Taranaki Summit Track should only be done by the most experienced hikers, there are many other hikes to do in the area.

Canterbury, New Zealand

destination

Hooker Valley Track

This well maintained track leads you across swing bridges and over boardwalks to the iceberg filled Hooker Lake with Mount Cook overlooking just beyond.

Otorohanga, Waikato

outdoors

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

This magical experience can be had in the North or South Island. There is a species of glowworm, called Arachnocampa luminosa, found only in New Zealand.

Cape Reinga, Northland

destination • experience

Giant Sand Dunes

Super exhilarating! Located in the northern part of the North Island, you can rent a board and take a ride down the giant sand dunes.

Milford Sound, Southland

destination • experience

Cruise Milford

Get up close and personal to the awe-inspiring Milford Sound.

Queenstown, OTA

shopping

AJ Hackett Bungy Kawarau Bungy Centre

Another adrenalin booster. Take a jump where it all began at the world's first permanent commercial bungee site, the Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge.