New Zealand offers adventure junkies the ultimate outdoor playground when it comes to heart pumping, adrenaline rushing activities and attractions. Tourists to New Zealand can expect to find numerous adventure tourism operators spread across both the North and South Island. Check out the following vacation activities and attractions visited by thousands of holiday goers each year.

Leap from the Sky Tower in Auckland, New Zealand

Unlike bungee jumping, this jump allows you to leap in a standing position from a height of 192 metres at a speed of 85kph from the highest building in the southern hemisphere! Experience the thrill of free-falling while attached to a wire. A definite ‘must do’ activity if in Auckland!

Off Road Track Four Wheel Driving at Spring Loaded Fun Park in Bay of Plenty, NZ

Get amongst dirt tracks, bumpy hills and plenty of mud while behind the wheel of a specially designed four wheel drive vehicle. Test your driving skills on the parks 3 km course and tackle the 12 challenges. An exhilarating experience if visiting the Bay of Plenty.

Wicked White-Water Jet Boat Rides at Rapids Jet in Taupo, New Zealand

Rapids Jet take you on New Zealand’s biggest and longest rapids that spill from the Aratiatia Dam daily. Located in the Central North Island each trip is 35min long with 10 passengers per boat. For a hold on to the edge of your seat guaranteed adrenaline rush like no other be sure to book your seat on one of these rides.

Extreme Flying Fox Rides at Mokai Gravity Canyon in Taihape, New Zealand

Fly above the ground at speeds of up to 160kph with one to three other people over a river canyon. Undoubtedly the world’s most extreme flying fox that will quite literally take your breath away, located in New Zealand’s Manawatu-Wanganui area in the North Island.

Adrenalin Forest in Christchurch, New Zealand

For a unique kind of adventure, conquer your fears on this aerial obstacle course up to 20 metres off the ground. The course offers 6 pathways of progressive difficulty over 2km in length and covering 4 hectares of forest. With 100 high wire activities and challenges available, Adrenalin Forest located in the South Island of New Zealand promises a jam-packed day of adventure.

Abseil & Adventure Caving with the Wild West Adventure Company in Greymouth, NZ

This West Coast tourism operator located in the South Island of New Zealand offers tours that are not for the faint hearted! An above average fitness level is required, along with a reasonable level of abseiling experience. This tour takes you 178 metres underground – the longest underground abseil in the Southern Hemisphere. Be sure to enquire well in advance of your planned New Zealand vacation as this trip requires a few months of preparation.

No matter what time of year you have planned your New Zealand vacation, you can be assured of finding and experiencing unforgettable action packed activities.