Activities

SKI & SNOWBOARDING CAMPS Mt Ruapehu. Book Early (very popular). Have fun in the snow this year with Adventures Within (since 1993). The Best value camps in NZ. 2-3 full days of Ski & Snowboarding with All Day Tuition. We guarantee to have you Ski & Boarding in 2 days. Beg - Inter. Fully supervised. Age: 8-17yrs July & Sept School Holidays Cost: $ 545 Inc. (Absolutely Everything) All day tuition, supervision, food except in transit', transport, accommodation, All lift passes, skis boots & poles, snowboards, mountain transfers, hot pools, white water rafting, caving and great instructors. A full enrolment pack posted upon application.

Get a team together and have a go at one of the most exciting and fastest growing sports around. Wanaka Paintball is an ideal activity for team building, work functions, special occasions and groups. People of all ages enjoy the adrenaline rush that paintball brings.? Operating 7 days a week with flexible hours.? Open for night games in Winter!!!
For an awesome couple of hours with your mates, even when the lake is rough or the ski field is closed ? give us a call!

"The International Antarctic Centre offers a fun, exciting and interactive experience of Antarctica. Have fun in real snow and ice or get exchillarated in the Antarctic Storm. View Little Blue penguins.

Ride on a genuine Antarctic all-terrain vehicle the Hagglund!

Open every day from 9am. www.iceberg.co.nz Freephone 0508 736 48 46

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"Aoraki" a Maori name meaning "Cloud Piercer". This location offers pristine views of Aoraki/Mt Cook, & a full 300km panorama of the entire Canterbury Plains – by Mt Hutt, Central South Island. Concludes with a buffet ‘champagne’ style breakfast. Operating since 1992, with its main base at Methven (by Mt Hutt) on the Central Canterbury Plains which is considered New Zealand's finest ballooning location. Aoraki Balloon Safaris is recognized as a principle leader in the New Zealand tourism industry for innovation and very good record in Hot Air Ballooning adventures.

“Cast yourself Adrift”

Adrift Winter Ski Camp at National Park (Ages 10-17)
Cost: $695 (5 days and 4 nights) Transport Included
Send your child on an adventure to NZs best ski and snowboard camp this winter! Our camps are headed by Stewart Barclay father of 3 girls ages 13-21. Stewart personally runs the camp with a support team of experienced and fun leaders.

Cinema cafar. Up to date and varied movies. Irresistible home made ice cream, cakes, hot cookies or dinner and wine waiting at intermission. Kids movies screening during all holidays and weekends. Choice of seating from couches to lazy boys to cars! No normal cinema this is a must during your stay in Wanaka.

The best scenic route to Milford Sound begins from Lake Wanaka or Makarora Valley. Take in large areas of Mt Aspiring & Fiordland World Heritage National Parks. Stunning vistas of rugged untouched wilderness, numerous glaciers, mountains, snow, ice, rivers, valleys & rainforest. Alpine highlights too numerous to mention. Fly the full length of Milford Sound before landing and taking in the views from the water on a scenic boat cruise.
All passengers enjoy window seats and inflight commentary from experienced and friendly pilots. Operating since 1975
Other scenic flight options: Milford Sound Fly Over Mt Cook & Franz, Fox & Tasman Glaciers Mt Aspiring

Mt Hutt Helicopters is located 10kms from the Methven and Mt Hutt ski area. We offer helicopter adventures in the Southern Alps from exhilarating heli-skiing, to glacial scenic flights, mountain top heli-picnics and thrilling jet-boat combos. We are also the only operator to have a heli-pad at a commercial ski field in New Zealand allowing us to offer accessible and affordable heli-ski and scenic flight options

Just down from the famous Huka Falls you will find New Zealands only Prawn Park and home of Shawn the Prawn. Participate in Shawns Walk and experience the sensation of prawns eating out of your hand. Marvel at the tranquility of our Riverside Nature Walk, feed the wild trout, soak your feet in the geothermal foot-bath. Catch your own prawns for lunch or dinner then let us cook your prawns in our stunning riverside restaurant, or dine on home grown prawns from one of our extensive A la Carte menu.

For thrilling adventures in velocity and adrenalin, visit Mokai Gravity Canyon
Mokai Gravity Canyon boasts three world-class adventure activities. Visitors can ride our extreme flying fox, experience our mighty 80-metre bungy or feel the thrill of a 50-metre freefall on our bridge swing. The bravest among you will combine all three for the ultimate adrenalin rush!
Text EXTREME to 5522 or visit our website for our monthly offer.
We look forward to initiating you into the world of gravity and adrenaline. See you soon!

One of the first sights to captivate visitors to Queenstown is the distinctive outline of the Skyline complex high above town.
Located an easy 5 minute walk from central Queenstown and exclusively accessed by scenic gondola, Skyline Gondola, Restaurant & Luge is a 'must-see' attraction during your visit to Queenstown, New Zealand.

After a full day of skiing or snow boarding, why not have a hot thermal soak at Taupo Hot Springs? Whether you just want to relax and ease those aching joints, or keep the adrenaline up with a serious hydroslide session - Taupo Hot Springs has it all. Why not book yourself in for one of our spa treatments or massages? All treatments come with a free hot soak. With a wide range of accommodation on site, it's all here!

Stuart Landsborough's PUZZLING WORLD is a world unique attraction with a fascinating theme of puzzling eccentricity!
Stop and take some amazing photos of the eccentric buildings. Enjoy the unique Cafnd Puzzle Centre. Visit New Zealands most unusual public toilets created to look like old style Roman Loos. Entry to the above is totally free of charge.
The pay-to-enter Illusion Rooms must be seen to be believed! There is no other place like this in the world. Each room you enter is an illusion in its own right. Designed to be an enjoyable attraction for all ages and all budgets.
The Great Maze (Labyrinth) is a fascinating challenge. Allow between thirty minutes and one hour to achieve dont worry, there are emergency doors for those with limited patience!
This is a must-see on any NZ itinerary and is the perfect end or alternative to a day on the slopes!

NZ Surf'n'Snow Tours offer quality snow trips to skiers and boarders at reasonable prices. Jump onboard for the highlight of your winter! Our ski and snowboard tours depart Auckland and head to Mt Ruapehu, which is located four hours south of Auckland in the North Island.

The tours cater to beginners looking for an awesome new challenge, through to the advanced who are focused on fresh snow, speed and big air. We as surfers invented snowboarding and love to carve up the fluffy white stuff, so join us for a smooth ride!

An activity mecca in Canterbury’s High Country, open to both in-house guests and casual visitors. Located just 20 minutes from Methven and the Mt Hutt Access Road, you can do as much as you want or as little as you want – the choice is entirely yours! The ever-changing landscape acts as the perfect playground for visitors of all ages and fitness levels and makes Terrace Downs a captivating year-round holiday destination for thrill-seekers and those who enjoy more genteel pursuits.

Among the activities on offer are:

18-hole Championship Golf Course (club and cart hire available)
Day Spa
Clay Pigeon Shooting
Archery
Discovery Jet Boat tours on the Rakaia River (look for the black boat!)
Horse Safaris
Hunting & Fishing
Tennis
Mountain Biking
Nature walks

Some activities are subject to minimum numbers and weather conditions. Operating times can vary. Bookings are essential - please call and check for availability. For more information, please visit www.terracedowns.co.nz

Hukafalls Jet in Taupo, offers a unique combination of excitement and natural beauty. A 30-minute thrilling jet boat ride in the hands of a down-to-earth, funny professional jet boat driver who can make a jet boat do things you would never believe possible. The half hour of thrills, fun and excitement takes you along a beautiful river environment, lined with native bush, sheer rock cliff face and natural hot springs. Combine 360 spins and passing nature by incredibly close at disorientating speeds for an amazing must-do visitor experience, before even reaching the awe inspiring majesty that is the Huka Falls. From the unique vantage point on the boat you have the best water level view of Huka Falls New Zealands most visited natural attraction. Hukafalls Jet is the only jet boat company operating in this stretch of the Waikato River.

Visit us to find out how we can make your holiday experience complete.
- Jet boat the mighty Clutha River in a New Zealand designed and built boat.
A relaxing scenic trip or an adrenaline filled adventure - your choice.
- Arrange a guided fishing trip on Lake Wanaka or the Clutha River for both salmon and trout.
- Cruise to the islands on Dual Image with Lake Wanaka Cruises for unsurpassed views.
Rentals available from the Log Cabin include kayaks, mountain bikes and fishing rods.

Queenstown Golf Club is situated in the amphitheatre of the Remarkable Mountains and surrounded by the clean waters of Lake Wakatipu. We offer a unique opportunity to play on what is internationally regarded as one of the most picturesque golf courses in the world. Our Clubhouse has Cafe and Bar facilities as well as a Golf Shop. Our resident Golf Professional, Allan McKay is available for any coaching requirements. Visitors are welcome 7 days a week, reservations are recommended.
Nearby at Frankton, close to the Queenstown Airport we operate a 9 hole golf course and driving range.

From the moment you step into the Limousine, all focus is on you! Imagine, rushing towards the Earth at a mind blowing 200 kph, with a minutes plus freefall from 15,000 ft, then soaring over the majestic Lake Taupo and Mt Ruapehu vista, all captured on your very own DVD for posterity, plus , YOU create the soundtrack! With 4 interviews throughout, WE capture everything, the first steps to the plane, the intensity of the freefall and unique footage of the canopy ride.
We dont want to be the biggest, just the BEST!

Let us unlock your ultimate outdoor experience. Chris Jolly outdoors is situated in the heart of New Zealands recreational play ground, surrounded by lakes, mountains and native bush.
Chris Jolly Outdoors is one of New Zealands largest outdoor activity companies. Offering a superb choice of water based activities like; scenic cruises, private fishing charters and luxury overnight excursions. This is the ultimate way to enjoy the breath taking surrounding landscape.
Drawing on a wealth of knowledge and experience from 27 years of operation & growth, our company has launched fabulous packages for hiking, hunting, helicopter wilderness experiences and scenic excursions. Come and enjoy!