New Zealand Fun and Adventure

The Outdoor Adventure Playground. Discover New Zealand as it offers you a wide range of travelling options.

New Zealand provides a winter attraction for international skiers, leaping off bridges into surging river gorges on a bungee, or taking a stab at luging, Zorbing, sky diving, paragliding, kayaking, white-water rafting, and jet-boating. There's no lack of invention when it comes to adrenaline-pumping activities in this country.

But you don't have to be an extreme athlete to enjoy New Zealand. There are just as many ways to be laid-back and indulgent -- tour wineries that are world renowned; take in the wealth of Polynesian and Maori culture that forms the backbone of a multicultural society; or check out the strong historic and architectural reminders of a colonial past. There are lush gardens, art galleries, museums, and plenty of one-off reminders that New Zealand is like no other place.

New Zealand offers some of the most exciting vacation opportunities for families with kids. Hiking, swimming, sailing, and whale-watching are only a few of the activities children of all ages can enjoy. A day at the beach may well end up being one of their best memories, and you won't have to pay a cent for the pleasure. All cities and towns also have free parks, walkways, and children's playgrounds; and if you're here in summer, swimming pool complexes in most towns make for a fun, inexpensive day out for all the family.

Older, more adventurous kids will no doubt love caving, rafting, kayaking, and bungy jumping. Most sightseeing attractions admit children at half-price, and family prices are usually available.

Come and enjoy our beautiful country. Travel By Design can help you discover the many options available to you.

Mountain Biking Extreme

For the mad keen mountain biker, experience the thrill and excitement of awesome views over some of New Zealand's most rugged country.

  • Helicopter to the top of the mountain range and ride your way down. Its literally breathtaking!
  • For the brave at heart try the Central Plateau's 42nd Traverse - 46kms of challenging track through the Volcanic Plateau.
  • Enjoy the great outdoors and superb scenery on one of the many bike trails around New Zealand.

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Tongariro Crossing

      

This has to be one of the world's most popular one -day walks:

  • 18 kilometres of spectacular mountains, craters and lakes.
  • A walking adventure that has been conquered by many a New Zealander and tourist.
  • A great day's outdoor activity for the family or group of friends.

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White Water Rafting - Are you up for it?

White Water Rafting, Tongariro

Sign up for a half - day Tongariro River journey and experience one of the best river rafting experiences in New Zealand.

  • The grade three rapids make an ideal adventure for experienced rafters or first timers.
  • In two and a half hours you will navigate over 60 roller coaster rapids with an expert guide leading the way.
  • On the way you will discover some of New Zealand's unique and unspoiled scenery

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Check back soon to see some more fun and adventure.  Check out Weekend Escapes for more getaway ideas.

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