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Mini adventures
Looking for a short adventure on the South Island? Check out our selection of day trips that pack a whole lot of fun into a short space of time.
| Adventure | Details | Price fr | Book ti! |
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| NZone Skydive | It takes a certain kind of person to jump out of a plane. Tandem Skydive from 15000, 12000 or 9000ft and freefall at 200kph over New Zealand’s most scenic resort - Queenstown. Achievement doesn’t come much sweeter. The 2nd dropzone is in Rotorua and all bookings are fully transferable across both locations. | £129 |   |
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Franz Joseph Glacier Hike |
This half-day tour takes in the glacier’s lower reaches and part of the terminal face. With all equipment provided and excellent, well-trained guides leading you through pre-formed paths, you’ll be in good hands no matter your experience level. Don’t miss this chance to come face to face with this incredible terrain. | £52 | |
| Glacier Heli Hike | After an exciting scenic flight, you land high up on the glacier and undertake a two hour guided hike amongst some of the most pristine and awe-inspiring glacier scenery available. You’ll enjoy panoramic views with plenty of photo opportunities and the chance to learn more about this magnificent glacier. | £190 | |
| Milford Sounds Big Day Out | Visit spectacular Fiordland National Park to join an extended nature cruise on Milford Sound. After your boat cruise you’ll be whisked to the start of the Routeburn Track for your breathtaking hike to Key Summit. Enjoy a wilderness tea before returning to Te Anau. | £83 | |
| Tonga Island Seals and Guided Walk | Explore the amazing flora and fauna on stunning Tonga Island by kayak and on foot. Get up close and personal with nature, including New Zealand Fur Seals and little Blue Penguins on this once in a lifetime adventure! After a thoroughly enjoyable day you’ll be ferried back by boat. | £115 | |
| Grand Traverse Air Safari | The flight of a lifetime, this spectacular scenic flight explores the Mount Cook and Westland National Parks. This magnificent flight encompasses two World Heritage National Parks and 200 km of New Zealand’s most memorable and breathtaking scenery. | £141 | |
| Alpine Safari | This spectacular tour takes you into the breathtaking Southern Alps of New Zealand. Travel by four types of transport (coach, jetboat, 4WD and TranzAlpine Train), enjoy breathtaking scenery, a two course café lunch, an entertaining Kiwi tour guide and three unique adventures in one. Equals the ultimate Alpine experience. | £184 | |
| AJ Hackett Bungy | AJ Hackett Bungy offers five very different Bungy experiences in Queenstown. Go for water touch at the Kawarau Bridge Bungy, the home of world Bungy. Bungy jump or swing in the dark at The Ledge Bungy and Sky Swing. Push the limits at the Nevis Bungy (134m), or dangle from the highest commercial swing, the Nevis Swing! | £21 | |
| Milford Sound Explorer | Go home without seeing Milford Sound and arguably you’ve missed the best of New Zealand. The Sound is a fiord surrounded by high rainforest-covered cliffs. Take a boat cruise spotting waterfalls cascading 1000s of metres into the water. Check out seals, penguins and dolphins at the Underwater Observatory. | £77 | |
| Whale Watching | A unique experience, hook up with New Zealand’s only marine-based whale watching company offering visitors exciting close encounters with the Giant Sperm Whale at all times of the year. Watch with awe at their huge tails smacking down deep into the sea below and marvel at the sheer enormity of these incredible mammals. | £68 | |
| Funyak Kayak Safari | Take day-tripping to the next dimension with a Funyak Safari as you explore Mt Aspiring National Park. This one-day journey will see you start off with a jet boat jamboree, before moving on to the top treat - a riotous ride in an inflatable funyak kayak. See the kind of back country that outsiders seldom experience. | £138 | |
| Dolphin Encounter Swim | Cruise off from the Kaikoura coast on an awesome open-sea adventure. Visit the incredible Dusky Dolphins and grab the chance to either swim up close or admire them from afar (on deck). Take in the surroundings of the stunning coastline and feel exhilarated beyond your wildest dreams! | £82 | |
| Lord of the Rings | Explore the magical side of New Zealand and understand why it was chosen to portray Middle Earth. Choose from two different tours - Safari of the Scenes Wakatipu and Safari of the Scenes Glenorchy. Perfect sightseeing trips through the valleys encompassing pivotal bits from Lord of the Rings. | £79 | |
| Shotover Jet | The world’s most famous and exciting jet-boat ride. Described as ‘Thrill Therapy’, this is not to be missed. Hurtle through the Shotover River canyons aboard these specially designed thrill machines. You’ll experience super speeds, 360° spins, canyon walls and whitewater spray - all in just 30 minutes. | £58 | |
| Doubtful/Milford Sound Overnight Cruise | Choose to visit either Milford or Doubtful Sound and set off on an enchanting overnight cruise into the heart of the fiordlands. Witness some of the world’s most breathtaking nature in remote wilderness. Sleep on board and sit under the stars after dinner. Be prepared for serenity, mesmerising scenery and stunning views. | £131 | |
