Adventure activities in any location

West Coast Treetop Walkway

If you want a day filled with adventure and amazing views, you’ve found it! The Treetop Walk and Tower Zipline are a top pick for anyone visiting Hokitika!

The tree top walkway adventure and zipline activities are fully accessible and designed for everyone—families, couples and solo adventurers alike.

West Coast Horse Adventures

West Coast Horse Adventures provide horse treks on the stunning West Coast of New Zealand in Charleston.

You have the option of two treks which will take you through our beautiful native bush. One to a bluff that you can explore and the other to the local beach across the road from our property. Should you wish we provide a custom ride if you are not wanting to be part of a group trek.

Underworld Adventures

Experience one of the world’s best Glow worm displays in a pristine and untamed natural wilderness environment.

Underworld Adventures has experienced local guides and specialised equipment to share this magical world on adventures that suit families, the young and fit and even older explorers. You will experience a place seldom seen, ancient, silent, timeless, and breathtakingly beautiful.

The Helicopter Line

This rugged area is characterized by expansive native forests, stunning lakes, imposing mountains, picturesque farmland, and a wild coastline. Notable natural features include the renowned Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, which contribute to the region’s unique and awe-inspiring landscape.

Te Anau Glowworm Caves

The RealNZ Te Anau Glowworm Caves tour is a journey beneath the surface of Fiordland, into a world shaped by water and lit by nature’s smallest wonders. Your adventure begins with a scenic cruise across Lake Te Anau, where mountains rise from the water’s edge and the air feels fresh and still. On the far shore, guides lead you to the cave entrance — a hidden gateway into an ancient underground labyrinth.

The experience is both peaceful and awe-inspiring, a moment of quiet connection with Fiordland’s hidden magic.

Southern Alps Air

Southern Alps Air operates from Makarora and Wanaka Airport.
Southern Alps Air is Wanaka’s only locally owned and operated fixed wing scenic flight company. Southern Alps Air has been operating in this region since 1975 and has an excellent safety record. The company takes pride in offering unobstructed views from window seats and personalised service.

Skydive Wanaka

Experience speeds of over 200km/hr, with views across Wanaka’s lakes and mountains – see how many you can count! 30 years of operations, and your skydive will be one of the most memorable experiences of your life!

Skydive Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier

From the moment you leap out of the plane, you’ll experience the thrill of freefall over the iconic Glaciers, the Southern Alps, and the wild Tasman coastline.

Shotover Canyon Swing – Queenstown

The Shotover Canyon Swing is Queenstown’s ultimate adrenaline adventure, offering a heart-pounding plunge into the stunning Shotover River Canyon. From the moment you step onto the platform, the scale of the canyon and surrounding mountains becomes apparent, setting the stage for an unforgettable experience. With a 109-metre drop and a 200-metre arc, the swing provides a mix of freefall and flight that thrills both first-timers and seasoned adrenaline seekers.

Precision Helicopters

Precision Helicopters tours are designed to showcase the breathtaking beauty of New Zealand, with a focus on the stunning glaciers, snow landings, and amazing views that the Southern Alps are famous for. This is the only Helicopter tour available in Hokitika.

Okarito Kayaks

Okarito Kayaks is locally owned and offers expert, intimate and nature focused guided kayak trips, as well as rental of kayaks to explore independently, on Ōkārito Lagoon, New Zealand’s largest unmodified coastal wetland with ample birdlife.

NZONE Skydive Queenstown

32 years of operation, over 350,000 people have skydived with NZONE. Join them for drop zones of a lifetime – unreal scenery and a scenic flight to get you there, while you come back down to earth.

Mountain Helicopters

Mountain Helicopters is a small Family owned and operated private company offering value based fares. We have bases in both Fox Glacier and Franz Josef. Their emphasis is on personal service catering to the needs of small groups, families and individuals.

K-Jet Queenstown

Only KJet takes you on 45km of unforgettable thrills, 360 degree spins, and travel across three waterways at insane speeds of up to 95kph in the fastest and meanest Jet boat in town. Blast across Lake Wakatipu and down the world-famous Kawarau and Shotover Rivers in one of the world’s most stunning locations.

INFLITE NZ Fox and Franz

INFLITE will get you to your dream destination in style. These diverse and modern fleet of helicopters will transport you to your ideal escape, whether it be a romantic get-away or a thrilling action-packed adventure, all in the lap of luxury.

HeliServices NZ Fox, Franz, Haast

HeliServices.NZ is an experienced helicopter flightseeing company providing you with a diverse range of South Island scenic helicopter flights and private charters in some of New Zealand’s most spectacular alpine heights and coastal regions.

Glacier Helicopters

When was the last time you flew across a glacier? Rarely does the opportunity to encounter such unique and jaw-dropping natural scenery arise. So, what better way to fully appreciate the vast scale and grandeur of Aotearoa New Zealand’s famous glaciers than by helicopter? Explore Fox, Franz Josef and the Tasman glaciers and get up close and personal with the unique surroundings, too.

Glacier Country Helicopters

Poppy and Gus are a Wife & Husband duo who own and operate Glacier Country Helicopters – with over 40 years flying experience between them! Book with us – and receive your discount today!

Jump on board one of these bright blue machines – to soar above the beautiful glaciers, vast rainforests and mighty mountains all while accompanied by local knowledge on the region as you fly above.

Franz Wilderness Tours – Quads

Explore further in Franz Josef Glacier on this top-rated guided Off-Road Adventure Tour. Choose a single quad bike, double quad bike or an adventure buggy. Free photographs are included with each tour!

Franz Josef Glacier Guides

Immerse yourself on a journey of discovery, in one of the most pristine places on Earth. The friendly and experienced guides will share their knowledge of the glacier region, leaving you with a whole new appreciation for Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere (Franz Josef Glacier). After a short, thrilling flight over lush native rainforest, you will land on the Franz Josef Glacier, where your guide with an eye for the most spectacular ice formations, will lead you through the most awe-inspiring glacier scenery Aotearoa (New Zealand) has to offer.

Fox Glacier Guiding

Be prepared for sensory overload as you walk and explore the glacier with these awesome guides. From the feeling of sublime to the sense of awe, the sights, sounds, and feelings as you encounter this sea of ice delivers you a unique and magical lifetime experience.

Deep Canyon – Wanaka

Deep Canyon Wanaka offers an exhilarating journey into New Zealand’s rugged wilderness, where adventure and nature intertwine. Guided by experienced professionals, participants traverse the spectacular canyons of the Wanaka, Haast, Makarora, and Matukituki valleys—regions renowned for their world-class canyons, deep green pools, and dramatic waterfalls.

Buller Gorge Swingbridge

Buller Gorge Swingbridge Adventure and Heritage Park is a must-see tourism destination, located just hours away from Nelson and Picton, Westport and the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island, and Christchurch.

Whether you can spare five minutes or a few hours, they’ll be well spent in the Buller Gorge Swingbridge Adventure and Heritage Park.

Buller Gorge Comet Line

Try a ride high above the river on this high speed Comet Line. This 160m flying fox or zip line ride is suitable for all ‘young at heart’ ages. Comfortably seated and safely strapped in, you’ll love the sensation. Take the ride together with a friend – the more weight on the ride the faster it goes! Suitable for all ages. A great ride for couples or parents with children.

Buller Canyon Jet Boating

Your 40 minute trip will take you between pink granite rocks, through beautiful native forest to explore quiet creeks, swimming with trout before spinning round and heading upstream to the spectacular white water of the Ariki Falls.

The driver will pull over at Deep Creek to allow you to enjoy the peace and tranquility of the river, interrupted only by the calls of the native birds, before relating a short story of the early explorers, goldminers and the natural history of the area.

Barrytown Knife Making

Forge your own blade from red hot steel and complete your knife with a native timber handle, brass bolsters and pins. Other free activities include axe throwing, target practice and a huge swing. Toasted sandwiches are typically provided for lunch!

Back Country Helicopters – Wanaka

Back Country Helicopters sets the scene in some of New Zealand’s most epic locations- flight options include: Scenic flights, luxury charters and private transfers including Queenstown, Wanaka, Makarora and the West Coast.

Air Safaris

Air Safaris has operated alpine flight-seeing experiences in the world heritage national parks of Aoraki Mount Cook and Westland Tai Poutini since 1970. The iconic Grand Traverse scenic flight provides the opportunity to view New Zealand’s highest peaks and longest glaciers. You can catch the Grand Traverse flight from either of Air Safaris’ modern facilities located at Lake Tekapo or Franz Josef in the South Island.

Air Milford – Milford Sound

Air Milford is a family-owned scenic flight and charter operator based in Queenstown, showcasing some of New Zealand’s most iconic landscapes from the air. With flights to Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Aoraki/Mt Cook, Te Anau and other South Island destinations, Air Milford delivers safe, memorable and beautifully crafted aerial experiences.  

Adventure Balloons

Adventure Balloons takes you on an up above. As you soar gently into the sky aboard your hot air balloon, prepare to be awe-struck by the panoramic views that unfold beneath you. From the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps to the rolling hills and patchwork fields of the Canterbury Plains, the vistas are nothing short of breathtaking.

Abel Tasman Canyons

Dive into adventure with Abel Tasman Canyoning. Choose from seven different adventures – in native bush, abseiling down waterfalls and hidden canyons, all providing some epic fun!