New Zealand is home to some of the most fantastic natural landscapes in the world, so it’s easy to understand the Kiwis’ enduring love for the outdoors. Their backyards open up to glorious ski runs in winter and mountain biking trails in summer, primordial forests of ancient kauri trees and iridescent blue volcanic lakes. South Island’s Queenstown is the adventure capital of the world, enticing thrill-seekers with bungee jumping and skydiving, stunning walking trails and canoeing. South Island is especially popular for cruises along stunning fjords, particularly Milford Sound, which gradually gives way to the Southern Alps.
New Zealand is home to some of the most fantastic natural landscapes in the world, so it’s easy to understand the Kiwis’ enduring love for the outdoors. Their backyards open up to glorious ski runs in winter and mountain biking trails in summer, primordial forests of ancient kauri trees and iridescent blue volcanic lakes. South Island’s Queenstown is the adventure capital of the world, enticing thrill-seekers with bungee jumping and skydiving, stunning walking trails and canoeing. South Island is especially popular for cruises along stunning fjords, particularly Milford Sound, which gradually gives way to the Southern Alps.
North Island is a cradle of Maori culture, a land of towering mountains and lovely coastline. Here, you can trace the indigenous peoples’ 1000-year-old history at museums and watch a traditional Maori haka (war dance) or sample a hangi meal. Vibrant cities like Auckland and Wellington are buzzing urban centres, with lively restaurants and street life. We’ll show you the best of the outdoors and the most unique cultures here in the land of the Kiwis.
World renowned golf architect Tom Doak designed the Cape Kidnappers par 71 golf course, measuring an incredible 7,147 yards. Built on a ridge-and-valley landscape and with stunning sea views, Cape Kidnappers Golf Course sits high above the ocean atop dramatic cliffs, offering stunning views from every angle. Test your skills on the course at this spectacular location.
The spectacular Earnslaw Burn featured in the film The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Board your helicopter to fly over the sheer cliff faces of Moonlight Saddle and Richardson Mountains, pass the blue ice of a hanging glacier before descending to land on the valley floor, over 1000-metres below for an unforgettable picnic under the numerous waterfalls.
At the University of Canterbury’s Mt John Observatory, experience pristine night skies and sophisticated viewing technologies as our expert guides share the science and stories of our Southern Skies. You’ll learn how to identify constellations, stars, and planets using some of the most advanced equipment and under expert guidance.
The Poor Knights offer an extraordinary variety of underwater experiences - kelp forests, sponge gardens, gorgonian fields inhabited by shellfish, urchins and anemones. The islands have watery caves and sea arches, which are the preferred habitat of stingrays. Divers are in for a treat with the sheer variety of marine life and natural landscape features to explore.
Sign up for an expert-led surf lesson on Auckland’s popular black-sand Piha Beach. On the city’s west coast, the beach has perfect conditions for both beginning and advanced surfers. Learn how to catch a wave and enjoy a fun day playing in the water.
Caving adventures at Waitomo Caves involve walking, wading, and swimming through cavernous passages of this vast underground system. On this adrenalin-filled activity for true thrill-seekers, you’ll discover a whole world underground, with high chambers, water-filled tunnels and magnificent rock formations.
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