Adventure Sports in New Zealand

New Zealand has a reputation for offering activity on a grand scale. Here's a small selection that might just get those excitment juices flowing.

River Surfing (Queenstown) - one for serious waterbabies and a notch up the adrenaline ladder from white water rafting. It's just like surfing except its on a river with some nasty white water, Awesome.

Zorbing (Rotorua) - clamber into a giant inflatable ball and roll down a hill, add warm water for an extra twist Zorb.

Sand boarding (Hokianga) - climb a sand dune, which is considerably harder than it looks, then toboggan back down again aboard a specially adapted boogie board. Dismount style optional!

Glacier walk (Franz Josef) - don a pair of hobnail boots and test your thigh muscles to the full with a guided walk on the tongue of Franz Josef glacier. Just see how well you handle stairs the following day.

Bungy jumping (Queenstown) - still a classic when it comes to pushing the adrenaline button and if you're going to do it, why not in the place where bungy was born. Fab scenery too!

Hang gliding (Queenstown) - a great chance to enjoy the Remarkables ranges and the best thermal updrafts the world has to offer.

Jet boating (Queenstown) - another exhilarating pursuit that the Kiwis gave to the world. Jump aboard these specially modified speed boats and chuck a few 360's on the most thrilling river boat ride you'll ever take.

Sky jump (Auckland) - the Sky Tower is the tallest building in New Zealand, so it's only natural that you'd jump off it! It takes only 16 seconds to descend and it's totally safe.