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Head into the wilderness of Haast on a jet-boat safari
Take a cruise up the Waiatoto River in Haast to discover some of the region’s most remote and pristine landscapes. Read the story . . .
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Hit the race track at Hampton Downs
Unleash your inner racer on the go-kart track at Hampton Downs in Waikato Read the story . . .
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Helm your own Doughboat on Lake Taupō
One of the latest and most striking additions to the Taupō waterfront are Doughboats – inflatable doughnut-shaped boats with room for up to six people to cruise the inner reaches of the Great Lake. Read the story . . .
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Take on the Rangitīkei River at your own pace
While whitewater rafting is undoubtedly an adventurous activity, on the Rangitīkei River you can choose to raft at a much more leisurely pace. Read the story . . .
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Get a glimpse of rural New Zealand at the Feilding Sale Yards
Bustling, noisy, smelly and fascinating, the Feilding Sale Yards provide a dynamic insight into the workings of New Zealand’s farming industry. Read the story . . .
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Zoom down the slopes at Cardrona Alpine Resort
Wānaka’s Cardrona Alpine Resort offers a range of adventurous activities to suit all seasons. Read the story . . .
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Float above Queenstown in a hot air balloon
With Sunrise Balloons, you can experience hot air ballooning while drinking in bird’s eye views over some of New Zealand’s most dramatic landscapes. Read the story . . .
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Ride from the mountains to the sea
Beginning on the slopes of Mount Ruapehu and winding for 231km to the wild west coast at Whanganui, the Mountains to Sea Cycle trail is one of the North Island’s most dramatic rides. Read the story . . .
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Catch the Sky Waka to New Zealand’s highest café
Take New Zealand’s longest gondola ride to the highest café in the country. Read the story . . .
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Get up close with native falcons in Rotorua
At Wingspan, New Zealand’s National Bird of Prey Centre, you can get up close to our native falcons, or kārearea. Read the story . . .
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Swim at St Clair Hot Salt Water Pool
Alongside New Zealand’s most consistent surf break, Dunedin’s St Clair Beach is also home to one of the country’s few heated saltwater pools. Read the story . . .
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Ride the cycle trails of Central Otago
With wide open landscapes, gold mining heritage and winding rivers, Central Otago is a great spot for cycling. Read the story . . .
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Ride one of the world’s longest flying foxes in Nelson
The Skywire at Cable Bay Adventure Park is a thrilling 300-metre-high, 1.6km return trip that sees you shoot across the treetops at up to 100 km/h. Read the story . . .
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Go canyoning in Abel Tasman
Imagine climbing, scrambling, sliding and swimming your way through some of New Zealand’s loveliest landscapes. Read the story . . .
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Help deliver the mail in Pelorus Sound
Cruise Marlborough’s Pelorus Sound on the Mail Boat as it makes its daily deliveries to secluded bays, hidden coves and isolated islands. Read the story . . .
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Kayak Queen Charlotte Sound
The Marlborough Sounds are made up of more than 1,500 kilometres of intricate waterways. The inlets, islets, capes and coves here are best explored by water on a sea kayak. Read the story . . .
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