The Sky Tower from the bus on a beautiful clear Au...Photo by Anonymous
Devonport Wharf, Auckland, New Zealand by Phillip ...Photo by Creative Commons
Takahe bird (one of only 160-200 in the world), Ti...Photo by Creative Commons
Devonport, Auckland by Ronnie Macdonald via Flickr...Photo by Creative Commons
Kangaroos and Emu at Auckland Zoo by 111 Emergency...Photo by Creative Commons
Rainbow Lorikeet at Auckland Zoo by 111 Emergency ...Photo by Creative Commons
Images from Sky Tower by Glenn G via Flickr ~ used...Photo by Creative Commons
Looking out from the top of Waiheke Island, one of...Photo by Creative Commons
Gondola and bay view from mountain 100% Photo by Kiri105, Ireland
Steamer Pier Photo by Kiri105, Ireland
The yellow eyed penguin sanctuary permits you t...Photo by mintus
View from hotel. Photo by Kiri105, Ireland
The front edge of Fox Glacier. Photo by Sambo, Australia
Luge ride cable car ... Mountain View over bay<...Photo by Kiri105, Ireland
View from the top of the albatross colony out o...Photo by mintus
New Zealand isn't called the land of the long whit...Photo by David C, Australia
This was in the seal colony. Photo by mintus
Paragliding over New Zealand Photo by Susan E
This was taken on the beach on the owner's prop...Photo by mintus
Stunning countryside on the drive from Dunedin ...Photo by mintus
New Zealand
Tours, Sightseeing & Things to do
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Water Sports in New Zealand
Queenstown Triple Challenge (Jet Boat Ride, Helicopter and White Water Rafting)
Calling all adrenaline junkies! Are you up for the Shotover triple challenge? Experience Queenstown at its very best as you brace yourself for a jet boat ride ... Continue Reading »
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: Queenstown, New Zealand
Bay Of Islands Overnight Cruise
Treat yourself on this Bay of Islands overnight cruise. Enjoy cruising the pristine tranquil waters of the Bay of Islands as you watch the sun rise and set ... Continue Reading »
Duration: 2 days/ 1 night
Location: Auckland or Paihia, Bay of Islands
Queenstown Shotover River White Water Rafting
Experience the exhilarating adrenaline pumping rapids of this infamous river. Continue Reading »
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: Queenstown, New Zealand
Swimming with Dolphins in Akaroa
Make a date with the worlds smallest, rarest and friendliest dolphins only on Akaroa Harbour. There is only one place on the planet where you can swim with ... Continue Reading »
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
Location: Akaroa, New Zealand
Queenstown Kawarau River White Water Rafting
Queenstown's Kawarau River is the largest volume river rafted commercially in the area, ideal for first-time rafters and adrenaline junkies alike. Sit ... Continue Reading »
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: Queenstown, New Zealand
Kaituna River White Water Rafting from Rotorua
Kaituna River features grade 5 rapids plus the awesome 7 meter (21 feet) Tutea Falls, the worlds highest commercially rafted waterfall. Take the ultimate ... Continue Reading »
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
Location: Rotorua, New Zealand
Skippers Canyon and Shotover River Jet Boat Adventure
Just north of Queenstown, you can experience the ride of your life as you twist and turn down the Shotover River and through Skippers Canyon at high speeds. ... Continue Reading »
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
Location: Queenstown, New Zealand
Rangitata River White-Water Rafting
Experience 2.5 hours of incredible rafting amongst spectacular scenery on Rangitata River, one of New Zealand's most exciting stretches of white water! Continue Reading »
Duration: 11 hours (approx.)
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Akaroa Swim with Dolphins Tour from Christchurch
Enjoy this full day trip from Christchurch and visit the beautiful unspoiled old French whaling depot of Akaroa. Travel by road to Akaroa via Sign of the ... Continue Reading »
Duration: 9 hours
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Queenstown Shotover River Helicopter Ride and White Water Rafting
Shotover River Heli Rafting is the only way to experience Shotover River rafting in winter as well as summer! Continue Reading »
Duration: 3 hrs in Winter, 4 hrs in Summer
Location: Queenstown, New Zealand
Jet Boat Ride on Waitemata Harbour
Feel the wind in your hair as you power down Waitemata Harbour in a supercharged jet boat. See Auckland's iconic landmarks from a different perspective, and ... Continue Reading »
Duration: 60 minutes (approx.)
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Kaikoura Swim with Dolphins Tour from Christchurch
Spend the day getting close to Dolphins. Travel by coach through the rolling hill country of North Canterbury, enjoying the beauty of its rural pastoral ... Continue Reading »
Duration: 12 hrs
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Akaroa Harbour and Banks Peninsula Eco Marine Harbour Cruise Small Group Tour
Discover the historic town of Akaroa and the magnificent natural beauty of the Banks Peninsula on this small group tour from Christchurch. Be amazed by the ... Continue Reading »
Duration: 9 hours (approx.)
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Bay of Islands Cruise and Scenic Helicopter Tour
Experience the best of the Bay of Islands with a cruise and helicopter tour from Paihia. Hop aboard the sea shuttle for a scenic cruise out to the bay, and ... Continue Reading »
Duration: 6 hours (approx.)
Location: Paihia, New Zealand
Waimak Gorge Jet Boating from Christchurch
Take the plunge on a jet boat ride through Christchurch waters and admire striking scenery! Weather you're pressed for time or can afford a half day, this ... Continue Reading »
Duration: 3 hours
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
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