Waitomo / If it’s mild you desire -Thrill your senses in the cave formations that make Waitomo world famous. The caves are illuminated by millions of glow worms that transform cave ceilings into underground night-skies. If wild is your thing -adventure and adrenaline is the name of the game. Raft down an underground cave stream on a tube, narrowly escaping stalactites…or abseil into the darkness, there’s plenty of choice. Products available in Waitomo: Glowworm Caves attract thousands of visitors every year –expert guides provide informative commentary on the Caves’historical and geological significance. Spellbound Glowworm, Ruakuri Cave, Woodlyn Park Haggas Honking Holes, TumuTumu Toobing, Black Water Rafting, St Benedict’s Caverns.
Rotorua / With world-first adventure products, Rotorua is an adrenaline junkie’s dream. Rafting and kayaking are popular, and trips on the Kaituna, Rangitaiki or Wairoa Rivers should not be missed. If rafting doesn’t provide enough thrill for you, try whitewater sledging which involves manoeuvring your way down rapids and past rocks on a boogie board-style sledge. Try some thrilling 360-degree spins in a jetboat, or race friends downhill on a luge cart. Products available in Rotorua: Agroventures Adventure Park, River Rats Rafting Company, HeliPro, Off Road New Zealand, Kaitiaki Rafting and Sledging Company, NZone, The Ultimate Jump.
Lake Taupo / Fancy a bit of adrenaline pumping through your veins, why not leap off a platform with nothing but a bungy cord attached to your ankles or hurl yourself out of a plane? With everything at arms length, Taupo is an adventure lovers paradise. Products available in Lake Taupo: Taupo Tandem Skydiving, Hukafalls Jet, Taupo Bungy and Taupo Cliffhanger, Rapid Sensations, Tongariro River Rafting, Rapids Jet. Tongariro Expeditions.
Ruapehu / There is so much to see and do when you holiday in Ruapehu! No matter what activity you want to do there are many opportunities to connect with nature, feel its spirit and experience its magical healing touch. Products available in the Ruapehu region: Adrift Outdoors, Mokai Gravity Canyon, Edge To Edge.
Hawke’s Bay / The dramatic coastline of Cape Kidnappers, the mighty land formations of Te Mata Peak, the untouched landscape of Te Urewera National Park and the many rivers in between all combine to offer the perfect natural playground for action and adventure. Whether it’s rafting down the rivers, jumping off the peak or out of planes, mountain biking one of the adventurous trails or simply cycling through the vines or playing a round of golf, there is something here to get everyone’s pulses racing. Products available in Hawke’s Bay: Cape Kidnappers International Golf Course, Gannet Safaris Overland, Mohaka Rafting, Mountain Valley Adventure Lodge for rafting/horse trekking/mountain biking and tramping, On Track Adventures, Par2 Mini Golf, swim or dive with the sharks at The National Aquarium of New Zealand, Takaro Trails.
Bay of Plenty / The coastal Bay of Plenty’s mild climate and varied scenery make the region ideal for outdoor activities all year round. From islands and native bush to cycling and walking tracks, there are plenty of both adventurous and tame options for visitors. Visit a marine volcano or outlying islands on a boat cruise, enjoy the scenery from up in the sky or jump in a jetboat or a mountain bike for a thrilling adventure. Products available in the Bay of Plenty: Aerius Helicopters, Dolphin Blue, Spring Loaded, Waimarino, White Island Tours.
The Coromandel / With a range of terrains, adventure enthusiasts are sure to find something they enjoy on the Peninsula. In the Coromandel, getting to the great outdoors is as easy as stepping off your front doorstep. Products available in the Coromandel: Cathedral Cove Kayking.
