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Adventure Tours in New Zealand

There might not be any hobbits, but New Zealand is undeniably full of the surreal. While the snow-capped mountains, fjords, and hot springs set the stage, it is New Zealanders themselves who make New Zealand the ultimate adventure destination. Bungee-jumping, zorbing, and commercial jet-boating were all proudly invented in New Zealand. “She’ll be right” is the Kiwi catch-all phrase, and their favorite thing to say as they throw themselves into any adventure. When you discover adventure travel programs in New Zealand, you won’t be able to resist throwing yourself in after them.

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25 Adventure Programs in New Zealand

Pure Exploration
9.3938 reviews

Pure Exploration

Adventure Guide Program | Queenstown, New Zealand

Based in Queenstown, this program combines skills acquisition wit...

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Pacific Discovery
9.4533 reviews

Pacific Discovery

New Zealand & Australia Gap Semester | Pacific Discovery

Immerse yourself in New Zealand and Australia's extraordinary lan...

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International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]
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International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]

World’s #1 Volunteer Programs. 40+ Countries from $20/day!

International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ) brings people together from all...

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Travel For Teens
9.9212 reviews

Travel For Teens

Travel For Teens: Australia and New Zealand Service

Fly across the International Dateline and arrive in the Land Down...

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GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization
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GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization

GoEco - Top Rated & Award Winning Volunteer Programs Abroad

GoEco is one of the world’s top volunteer organizations, with awa...

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Putney Student Travel
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Putney Student Travel

Australia, New Zealand, & Fiji: Exploration Program

Travel and adventure in the South Pacific, a region rich in cultu...

Oyster Worldwide
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Oyster Worldwide

Work and Travel in New Zealand

Explore the beautiful islands of New Zealand where the diversity ...

NOLS The National Outdoor Leadership School
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NOLS The National Outdoor Leadership School

NOLS Expeditions: Semester and Year

Combine it all by joining a NOLs gap semester or gap year program...

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New Zealand Internships
108 reviews

New Zealand Internships

Tourism Internship Program

The New Zealand Internships Tourism Program allows candidates the...

Westcoast Connection
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Westcoast Connection

Westcoast Connection | New Zealand

Come explore the intense, expansive, virtually untouched natural ...

AJ Hackett Bungy
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AJ Hackett Bungy

Adrenaline Rush! BUNGY JUMP and SWING in New Zealand!

Bungy jumping, also spelled as bungee jumping, is an extreme spor...

Aspiring Guides
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Aspiring Guides

6-Day Mount Cook Summit Adventure

Looking for your next mountain conquest? Join us on a six-day jou...

Out Adventures
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Out Adventures

Active Gay Tours with Out Adventures

Step into an exciting world of active travel with a program desig...

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An incredible experience that will either A) give you a new skillset or B) teach you a lot about yourself

by: Chris EngleProgram: Adventure Guide Program | Queenstown, New Zealand
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If you're on the fence about taking the course, do it. It's an incredible experience that will either A) give you a new skillset or B) teach you a lot about yourself. Even if you don't end up working in the industry, the memories and stories you'll have make it worth it.

A Guide to Adventure Travel in New Zealand

Most Adventurous Places

There are more locations for adventure travel in New Zealand than there are battles in Middle Earth. The sheer diversity of the landscapes makes choosing just one spot to visit almost impossible. 

Queenstown is the regal beauty of New Zealand’s South Island. At the feet of the aptly-named Remarkables, with the depths of Lake Wakatipu before it, it is little wonder why Queenstown calls itself the adventure capital of the world. With all of the mountains, forests, canyons, and lakes in the vicinity, there is never nothing to do in Queenstown.

Wellington is the feisty, creative, and cultural heart of New Zealand. Waterfront promenades and high hilltop lookouts border a city center that runs on a caffeine and craft beer buzz. In case you get caught up in the cosmopolitan city scene, the steep hills and spectacular bay are there as constant reminders of the adventure travel in New Zealand that awaits just beyond the city’s fringe. 

Auckland is where you will probably arrive and where all of your New Zealand adventures will begin. Hop on a ferry, and in less than an hour you could be strolling through island vineyards, basking on secluded beaches, or spotting native birds.

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