Adventure Holidays New Zealand

 

Adventures

Adventures suit people looking for something a little different in their New Zealand holiday. Challenge yourself with something new or follow your passion with these outdoor adventures that include: sailing, mountain biking, river rafting, canoeing, skiing, scuba diving and horse riding in some of New Zealand's most beautiful locations.

Whanganui River Canoe

  • 5 days @ NZ$995
  • Start/Finish: Ohakune return
  • Nights: Camping, Lodges

Leisurely paddle Canadian canoes learning about the Legend of the Whanganui River - rich in history and largely untouched. Take time to explore and enjoy the unique scenery miles away from the pressures of everyday life.

Whanganui  River Canoe map
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    Day Hikes
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    Kayaking
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    Multi-day Hiking
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    Rafting
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    Caving
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    Biking
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    Glacier Walking
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    Scuba Diving
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    Snorkelling
   

Great West Coast Cycle

  • 9 days @ NZ$3,285
  • Start/Finish: Christchurch/Queenstown
  • Nights: Lodges

Known as New Zealand’s most famous and scenic multi-day cycle ride this spectacular trip from Christchurch to Queenstown is also regarded as one of the world’s top five cycle touring routes.

Great West Coast Cycle map
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    Biking
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    Multi-day Hiking
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    Kayaking
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    Rafting
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    Caving
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    Glacier Walking
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    Scuba Diving
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    Snorkelling
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    Bird Watching
   

Alps to Ocean Cycle

  • 5 days @ NZ$1,430
  • Nights: Lodges

Experience the majesty of Aoraki Mt Cook and the sweeping tussocklands of the Mackenzie Basin in this 5 day cycling trip as you experience the ancient Maori trading and food gathering routes out to the coast at historic Oamaru. Along the...

Alps to Ocean Cycle map
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    Day Hikes
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    Biking
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    Touring
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    Multi-day Hiking
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    Kayaking
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    Rafting
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    Caving
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    Glacier Walking
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    Scuba Diving
   

Rail Trail Cycling Adventure

  • 5 days @ NZ$1,295
  • Start/Finish: Christchurch/ Queenstown start. Christchurch/ Dunedin finish
  • Nights: Lodges

Accept the challenge of riding the full Rail Trail, or enjoy a rest as you desire. Steeped in history, the Otago Central Rail Trail follows an old rail line from Clyde to Middlemarch following a constant easy gradient. It is a great way...

Rail Trail Cycling Adventure map
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    Biking
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    Touring
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    Multi-day Hiking
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    Kayaking
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    Rafting
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    Caving
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    Glacier Walking
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    Scuba Diving
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    Snorkelling
   

Telemark Ski or Snow Shoe Touring

  • 3 days @ NZ$780
  • Start/Finish: Tekapo return
  • Nights: Backcountry Huts

Cruising on skis over rolling hills and along snow-filled valleys, carving telemark turns down virgin slopes, convivial evenings beside a pot belly stove in a cosy mountain hut, the peace and serenity of the white wilderness - these are...

Telemark Ski or Snow Shoe Touring map
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    Skiing
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    Multi-day Hiking
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    Kayaking
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    Rafting
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    Caving
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    Biking
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    Glacier Walking
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    Scuba Diving
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    Snorkelling
   

Alpine Ski Touring

  • 5 days @ NZ$2,290
  • Start/Finish: Tekapo return
  • Nights: Backcountry Huts

Wilderness skiing at its best! Alpine Ski Touring amongst the glaciers of the Mount Cook and Westland National Parks. Kelman Hut at the head of the Tasman Glacier is accessed by ski plane from Mt Cook Village and provides skiers with...

Alpine Ski Touring map
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    Skiing
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    Multi-day Hiking
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    Kayaking
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    Rafting
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    Caving
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    Biking
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    Glacier Walking
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    Scuba Diving
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    Snorkelling
   

Pisa Range Ski or Snow Shoe Tour

  • 3 days @ NZ$950
  • Start/Finish: Wanaka
  • Nights: Backcountry Huts

Join this trip for a unique opportunity to go beyond the ski area boundary into the backcountry with the security of your own qualified guide.
“A good intro for people new to backcountry skiing.”

Pisa Range Ski or Snow Shoe Tour map
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    Skiing
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    Multi-day Hiking
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    Kayaking
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    Rafting
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    Caving
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    Biking
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    Glacier Walking
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    Scuba Diving
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    Snorkelling
   

Landsborough Rafting

  • 3 days @ NZ$1,695
  • Start/Finish: Queenstown return
  • Nights: Camping

Raft silently down the Landsborough River as it flows from high alpine areas of the Mount Cook National Park to the Haast River in South Westland learning basic rafting skills before moving into more challenging and thrilling white...

Landsborough Rafting map
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    Rafting
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    Helicopter Flight
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    Day Hikes
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    Multi-day Hiking
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    Kayaking
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    Caving
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    Biking
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    Glacier Walking
   

Mountain Bike Safari

  • 15 days @ NZ$5,495
  • Start/Finish: Queenstown/Christchurch
  • Nights: Lodges

This 15 day Off Road Tour is full of adventure, challenge and excitement for the intermediate to experienced mountain biker. The route, sometimes on private farmland, takes you over Alpine passes, alongside beautiful lakes, through river...

Mountain Bike Safari map
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    Biking
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    Touring
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    Multi-day Hiking
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    Kayaking
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    Rafting
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    Caving
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    Glacier Walking
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    Scuba Diving
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    Snorkelling
   
     
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