Mount Ruapehu, or just Ruapehu, is an active stratovolcano at the southern end of the Taupo Volcanic Zone in New Zealand. It is 23 kilometres northeast of Ohakune and 40 kilometres southwest of the southern shore of Lake Taupo, within Tongariro National Park. The North Island's major skifields and only glaciers are on its slopes. Ruapehu has two commercial ski...

Aoraki / Mount Cook is the highest mountain in New Zealand, reaching a height of 3,754 metres (12,316 ft). It lies in the Southern Alps, the mountain range which runs the length of the South Island. A popular tourist destination, it is also a favourite challenge for mountain climbers. Aoraki / Mount Cook consists of three summits lying slightly south and east of the m...

Experience the adventure of Bungy in Auckland with our 40 meter Bungy Jump from the Auckland Harbour Bridge. As part of the Bungy experience you'll enjoy an exclusive bridge walk out to the specially-constructed and sensationally-suspended retro "Bungy Pod". It's here you'll build up the courage to leap out over the Waitamata Harbour. Bungy operator AJ Hackett operate...

Castle Hill is a location and a high country station in New Zealand's South Island. It is located at an altitude of 700 metres, close to State Highway 73 between Darfield and Arthur's Pass. It is private property and located within the Kura Tawhiti Conservation Area. It is widely considered to be the epitome of New Zealand's South Island climbing scene, where on any g...

The Coast to Coast is a non-standard multisport competition held annually in New Zealand. It is run from the west coast to the east coast of the South Island, and features running, cycling and kayaking elements over a total of 243 kilometres (151 mi). The race consists of three different timed events which all run over the same course: individual and two-person teams ...

Craigieburn Valley Ski Area is a club skifield in the Southern Alps of New Zealand's South Island, about 104km west from Christchurch. Catering only to intermediate and advanced skiers, it features a vertical range of 1308—1811 m, 600 hectares of skiable area and 3 fast rope tows. The resort has several ski lodges but no gear hire. It is also the base for s...

The fastest drift dives in the World. About 6 km in 35 min. Depending on level of skills. Drift Dive through the Devil’s Nook on Clutha River in New Zealand. For advanced drifters looking for the ultimate thrill ride, run a 4 miles long section of the Clutha River where currents up to 12 mph sweep divers over boulder fields, beneath class-three rapids and t...

The Fox Glacier is a 13 km (8.1 mi) long glacier located in Westland Tai Poutini National Park on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. It was named in 1872 after a visit by the then Prime Minister of New Zealand, Sir William Fox. Note: To hike on the glacier you must take a helicopter tour. Like the nearby Franz Josef Glacier, it is one of the most acces...

Skydive Franz has New Zealand’s highest mountain Aoraki/Mount Cook and the biggest glaciers Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers immediately on the right and the wide blue ocean on the left. Skydive amongst mountains, glaciers, lakes, rivers and ocean views. It’s not all about the iconic scenery though, Skydive Franz is New Zealand’s premier skydive company...

Entering the ocean in the presence of a Great White Shark may not be for everyone. On the other hand, there are those of you that dream of being able to observe a Great White in its natural habitat. Watching a Great White Shark tear into a Sea Lion or socializing with other sharks may be the adrenaline adventure you crave. Typically the dives are made in cages and bre...

New Zealand’s South Island and the aptly named Southern Alps, in all their combined magnificence and glory, provide a number of locations for skiers and snowboarders to experience pristine fluffy powder snow, long interrupted runs in solitude and raw excitement in a truly natural setting. Local operators facilitate skiers and snowboarders seeking slopes and glac...

Near Lake Wānaka's western shores, both Diamond Lake and Hospital Flat conservation areas are major recreation attractions, especially for rock or sport climbers and walkers. Hospital Flat Conservation Area is 12 km from Wanaka township on the left of the road to the Matukituki Valley entrance to Mount Aspiring National Park.

Innespace Seabreacher (or Sea Breacher) is a two-seat submersible personal watercraft, with a shape based on that of dolphin, and the ability to imitate a dolphin's movement. The watercraft was designed and developed by engineers New Zealander Rob Innes and his partner American Dan Piazza, who are also the founders of the American company Innespace Inc., which ma...

New Zealand’s Ivory Lake Hut is a true gem. It is located next to the outlet creek of Ivory Lake at the head of the Waitaha valley. Access to Ivory lake is a challenge since the trail is not fully maintained. It's a basic six-bunk hut. A fit, experienced party needs to allow 2-3 days for the journey from the Waitaha roadend to Ivory Lake. Ivory Lake Hut is loc...

New Zealand is a country of dramatic extremes. Peaceful valleys with glacial lakes rise up into craggy snow covered mountains on the country’s two main islands, spawning rivers that sweep melting snow and rain down the mountainsides to the waiting receptacles of the lakes and the ocean that surrounds the island nation. A venture explosively growing in popularity...