Activities

“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.

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

Looking for the BEST New Zealand skydiving experience? Come and see the friendly team at Taupo's Freefall Skydive - we've got a great range of skydiving options and packages for you to choose from - you'll leave us feeling invigorated, energised and wanting MORE!

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!

Must See, Must Do! New Zealand Riverjet offers a unique combination of jet boating, geothermal and nature. Choose to combine your scenic but exhilarating jet boating experience with a trip to Orakei Korako Geothermal Reserve with the Thermal Safari or a canyon walk to bathe in natural hot pools with The Squeeze. Both options give you the opportunity to learn about the history, geology, culture and geography of the region while providing you with all the excitement you would expect from a jet boat. Truly unique and truly New Zealand.

Strap yourself to a Beautiful Stranger and jump from a perfectly good plane, freefalling from 15,000 feet above NZ’s highest snow capped mountains!! Skydive Lake Wanaka is New Zealand’s most spectacular, multi award winning, high altitude tandem skydive. This incredible scenic experience captures views of Mt Cook, Mt Aspiring, glaciers, lakes and rivers! Capture your huge freefall grin with freefall DVD and digital pictures – How big is your smile??!!

Season Closes: Mid October Number of Aircraft:8-12 helicopters Passengers:4 70 per Day Description: At Harris Mountains Heliski we are passionate about delivering the ultimate heliski experience. Operating for over 27 years, we have access to extensive, exclusive terrain in Queenstown, Wanaka and Mount Cook. Our terrain suits intermediate through to advanced skiers and boarders. Having the highest available terrain ensures reliability of snow and quality product. Daily options include three, four and seven run days with extra runs available. Multi days and private charters are also offered. Our team is passionate, professional and dedicated a genuine love of the sport - they board and ski. With decades of local and international experience, they know the best locations for a great day. With a small group of 4 heliskiers per guide, your expansive playground seems endless

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 is a 'must-see' attraction during your visit to Queenstown, New Zealand.

The natural place to unwind – a world class spa experience set in a unique alpine environment just 90 minutes drive from Christchurch.
Set in a breathtaking natural landscape, surrounded by forests and mountains, the multi award-winning thermal pools offer visitors a wide range of experiences. Those seeking to relax can soak in one of fourteen open-air pools where temperatures range from 33-42 degrees Celsius. For those looking for more action there is the recently re-developed family activity pool and waterslides. To complete the experience, visitors can also enjoy a range of massage and beauty treatments from the trained professionals at our Spa.

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

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!

Helipark is heli-accessed free riding in 600Ha of incredible backcountry terrain. You pick your own lines, you decide how many runs. We do safety and lunch. It's another world first for NZ. Access Pass $325, additional runs only $75 each.

Park Powder Piste deliver progressive Snowboard and Ski packages endorsed by industry leaders Burton and Rossignol.
Our 4 day 5 night inclusive packages have been designed for those of you who are looking for not only a regular fun winter holiday, but who also want leave having seen some real improvement in their skiing or riding.
Packages are geared towards focus and progression in either the Park, Powder or on Piste or can be tailor made to incorporate all aspects of the mountain

We bring together like minded people and arm you with 2012 Burton snowboards and Rossignol skis, take you to any of our local resorts including The Remarkables, Coronet Peak, Snow Park, Cardrona and Treble Cone, and provide full mountain access and daily professional tuition. Our prices are very competitive and include hosting, accommodation, lift passes, equipment, transfers, breakfast and priceless local knowledge to give you the very best time in the mountains.

Check out our set departure dates or get in touch for a custom itinerary quote if you have a group of four or more."

Specialists for Speed Riding and Kiting equipment.
After 18 into paragliding and other adventure sports, Wings & Waves has been leading in speed riding in NZ ever since the sport emerged. Now, it is developing into a fun, easy and mature sport.
We import and distribute GIN Speed Riding equipment; GIN Nano gliders are the benchmark in Speed Riding worldwide. Gin Kites produce a wonderful range of snow kites. Wings & Waves offers instructions for flying and kiting, some included with the purchase of equipment. Get some lessons in Auckland before you hit the slopes!
Our shop hours are flexible, so call us.

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.

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.

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

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!

Welcome to Freefall! - Tandem skydiving over the scenic Lake Taupo.? For the Ultimate HIGH - jump from 15,000 feet.? With over 1 minute in freefall this is the adrenalin rush you have been waiting for!
Your adventure begins with a scenic flight over the beautiful Lake Taupo and the Tongariro National Park...BUT at your desired altitude the green light comes on and its all GO!
Relive your skydiving experience by ordering one of our Freefall DVD's.? Our DVD's are of excellent quality and are fully edited to music and ready for you to watch as soon as you land!? They also include at least 20 FREE high quality digital photos of your jump.
Our motto is safety first and we pride ourselves on our safety record.? We aim to ensure that our customers receive the best possible service and always aim to exceed their expectations.? For the staff here at Freefall this is not just a job its a lifestyle and welcome you to experience our world!

NZ Surf'n'Snow Tours offer quality snow trips to skiers and boarders at reasonable prices. Jump onboard for the highlight of your winter! We offer ski and snowboard tours that depart Auckland and head to Mt Ruapehu we also offer a 7 day south island ski trip, the ultimate snow experience. 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!