The Great New Zealand Touring Route
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Mild to Wild

'Nearly any high-end adventure activity you could possibly imagine'

Brings the adventure junky out in you!

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: Bularangi Harley Rentals and Tours, Epic Adventures, Dive HQ Whitianga.

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: Adventure Aviation, Aerius Helicopters, Briar’s Seaside Ride Horse Treks, Classic Flyers, Cruise New Zealand, Dolphin Seafaris, Longridge Fun Park, Vulcan Helicopters, Waimarino, Whale and Dolphin Watch, White Island Tours.

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 all combine to offer the perfect natural playground for adventure. Whether it’s cycling through the vines or working your way down the Mohaka River, there is something here to get everyone’s pulses racing. Products available in Hawke’s Bay: Cape Kidnappers International Golf Course, Gannet Safari’s Overland, Mountain Valley, National Aquarium of New Zealand, On Yer Bike Winery Tours, Prinsy’s Experiences, Wilderness Safari’s Hawke’s Bay Ltd.

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: Bridge To Nowhere Tours, Wades Landing Outdoors, Edge To Edge.

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, Taupo Bungy, Hukafalls Jet, Rapid Sensations, Tongariro River Rafting, Taupo Quad Adventures, Rapids Jet.

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.

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.

Duration recommended 7-10 days.

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