Thinking of ideas, being creative and designing unique and exciting adventures will always be the hearts of New Zealanders. Experiencing adventure activities in New Zealand is definitely an unforgettable experience. This country is famous for its stunning natural scenery and rich outdoor projects.Playing adventures in New Zealand will not only experience the thrill of adrenaline rush, but also enjoy panoramic views of unparalleled natural beauty. Whether it’s skydiving, glacier hiking, jet speedboat or cave exploration, each of them makes people deeply feel the grandeur of nature and the courage of human beings. The adventure here is not only a challenge to physical fitness, but also a baptism to the soul. In the process of breaking through oneself, you can gain full happiness and sense of accomplishment. (1) The birthplace of bungee jumping in the world-Kawarao Bridge (43 meters) Bungee jumping, an exciting high-altitude bounce sport, has a large number of fanatical fans. The source of this trend was the leap at the Kawarao Bridge in November 1988. The AJ Hackett Kawarau Bridge Bungee Centre, as the birthplace of the world’s bungee jumping, is the icon of outdoor adventure in Queenstown. Beneath the bridge is the famous Kavarau River. There are a variety of bungee jumping projects here, and you can also make personalized adjustments according to your preferences, such as whether to touch the river water below.Remarks: To participate in bungee jumping, you need to be at least 10 years old and weigh no less than 35 kg.New Zealand also has bungee jumping spots higher than Kawarau Bridge, such as the 134 m Neves Bungee, Auckland Sky Tower Bungee, etc. (2) Tandem skydiving [Queenstown skydiving] “If you haven’t jumped a parachute in Queenstown, you haven’t really been to Queenstown”. The moment you overcome your instinct, jump off the plane and experience weightlessness is a great self-challenge. Having even experienced jumping a plane, what other difficulties can stump you? [Wanaka skydiving] It is a very distinctive and exciting experience in New Zealand. Compared with Queenstown, Wanaka skydiving has a broader and pure natural vision, although there is no bustling street scene. Jump from an altitude of 15,000 feet and enjoy the magnificent scenery of Mount Cook, the highest mountain in New Zealand, mirror-like Lake Wanaka and glacial rivers during a heart-pounding free fall. Skydive Wanaka offers a program that takes off from 15,000 feet or 12,000 feet, enjoys a free fall of 60 seconds or 45 seconds, followed by a 4-5 minute gliding flight, and an optional video recording package.Of course, there are many excellent skydiving bases in New Zealand, such as Mount Cook, Auckland, Taupo, etc., waiting for you to unlock them one by one! (3) Experience of flying in Wanaka Flying is common, but what about flying a plane? Isn’t it exciting enough just to think about it? Come to Wanaka and get your wishes fulfilled.The Flight Experience in Wanaka is a unique and exciting activity for anyone who wants to try flying an airplane for themselves. This experience is usually provided by the local U-Fly Wanaka flight company. The company specializes in providing customers with a flying experience. Under the guidance of professional instructors, you can personally control a small aircraft and fly over the magnificent mountains and rivers in and around Wanaka. (4) Canyon Swing
Canyon Swing is located in Queenstown, New Zealand. The arc length of the swing is about 300 meters. You can choose to swing forward, backward, or out alone. When you are hung above the valley and release the cable, you will experience the intense pleasure brought by falling at an extremely fast speed.
(5) Jet speedboat experience Shotover Jet Sail the famous Shatouwa Gorge. Since 1970, it has received over 3 million visitors. This “Red Passion” speedboat, specially designed for canyons, is powered by two powerful engines. It can fly on the river surface only 10 cm deep at a speed of 85 kilometers per hour, and can make a difficult 360-degree rotation in situ. From the moment the accelerator is stepped on, the adrenaline begins to soar, and the speedboat seems to be flying out of the water. Skilled drivers will take you through rapids and shoals at high speed, clinging to rock walls for stunts.Jet speedboats are a hot sport in New Zealand. In addition to the Shatova River, you can also experience it at the Kawarau River, the Dart River in Greenorchy, Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown. Even when you get off the plane from Queenstown Airport, you can jump directly on the speedboat and “fly” to the city. (6) Queenstown Cliff Diving It takes a lot of courage to jump off a cliff in picturesque Queenstown. (7) Ziptrek Ecotours Eco-Zipline
Ziptrek Ecotours is an exciting exploration activity located on the Queenstown Highlands. While experiencing the pleasure of outdoor zipline, the activity guide will also tell the local cultural history and ecological and environmental protection knowledge.
This ziplining program is divided into two types: the Kea Tour (six ziplines, from the top to the bottom of the mountain) and the Moa Tour (four ziplines, from the top and back, containing a hike).
(8) Queenstown Paragliding Experience Queenstown is known as the “Adventure Capital”. Experience paragliding here, and you will reap a unique flying feast. Overlooked from high altitude, Lake Wakatipu is embedded in the mountains like jasper, and the glacier and snow scenery of the outstanding mountains seems to be within reach. (9) Queenstown Hot Air Balloon A hot air balloon ride is an excellent way to enjoy the spectacular views of Queenstown. The event takes place in the early morning when the airflow is steady. As the hot air balloon rises to an altitude of 6,000 feet, the rising sun shines golden light on the mountains, rivers and lakes. The location of The Hobbit, the Southern Alps, Lake Wakatipu… with a panoramic view of all the beautiful scenery, it is a good time to shoot a blockbuster. (10) Hydro Attack Shark waterboat The Shark Waterboat is located at the Lake Wakatipu Marina in the heart of Queenstown. This water boat is powerful, can accelerate from 0 to 80 km/h in 3.9 seconds, jump 18 feet out of the water, dive 5 feet underwater, and rotate 90 degrees. Each waterboat only accommodates one passenger, and is led by a professional driver, taking you to experience a heartbeating journey like an underwater roller coaster.
(11) REAL GUNS NEW ZEALAND Shooting range (15 minutes drive from Carderona)
Welcome to our shooting range located in the Carderona Valley. This is about 15 minutes drive from Cardrona and 80 minutes from Queenstown. Shooting range offers safe rifle and shotgun shooting experience with training. Whether you are a novice with zero basic knowledge or an experienced shooting enthusiast, under the guidance of experienced instructors, you can find the real gun shooting fun suitable for you here.
If you are looking for a different kind of excitement in the South Island of New Zealand, this is the right place to come.
(12) Glacier Helicopter Tour Take a helicopter ride and enjoy the magnificent scenery of Mount Cook, the highest peak in New Zealand, Tasman Valley, blue ice lakes and ice waterfalls. The plane will land on the Tasman Glacier, the largest in New Zealand, giving you time to enjoy the scenery in the snow, take photos and enjoy the whole view of the Southern Alps from the clouds.In addition to helicopter sightseeing, glacier hiking, climbing ice cliffs and looking for blue ice caves are also wonderful projects that can’t be missed.In addition, if you head to the west coast of the South Island, the most accessible glaciers in the world-Fox Glacier and her “sister” Franz Joseph Glacier are located here, so it is recommended not to miss them. (13) Skiing in New Zealand (take Crown Peak Ski Resort as an example, with an altitude of 1649 meters and a ski area of 280 hectares)
[Crown Peak Ski Resort] Crown Peak is the closest ski resort to Queenstown, just a 25-minute drive away. The breathtaking alpine landscape and diverse ski pistes make it a yearning place for skiers. There are professional training areas and novice areas here.
The ski resort has terrain suitable for skiers of all levels; Is one of the longest open ski resorts in New Zealand and offers night skiing; Hilltop has a convenient gear rental service; It even provides supervised play and early education centers for children over 3 months old.
Basic information: There are 1 six-seat high-speed cable car, 2 four-seat cable cars, 1 T-shaped cable car and 4 carpet cable cars.
Crown Peak Ski Resort is one of the few ski resorts in New Zealand that offers night skiing. Many Winter Olympic champions have trained here, and maybe you can meet them by chance.
(14) Yobo ball experience
Remember the scene in Jackie Chan’s movie Eagle Project, where he stood in a yoobo ball and rolled down a cliff? That was my earliest impression of this project. In New Zealand, you can also play the same style!
Currently, Rotorua is the only place in New Zealand where you can experience this strange and fun activity. Get into a huge transparent inflatable ball and tumble down the hill. You can’t help but laugh out loud inside the ball.
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