Calmly Cruising Down a River is Just Not the Kiwi Way… In the 1950s, Bill Hamilton attached a jet engine to a boat and invented the thrilling watersport of jet boating, which involves speeding d
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Awesome Ways to See the Glaciers in New Zealand That’s right, there’s more to exploring the glaciers than a heli-tour! Famous New Zealand glaciers attract travellers looking for a unique i
Where to Surf in the South Island Ride the South Island’s waves! Delving into the waters of New Zealand’s South Island is a chilly yet rewarding experience for surfers. Hire a wetsuit! New
The Boat Cruises in New Zealand You Just Can’t Miss! Just try and keep us out of the water; staying off the water is just not the Kiwi way. With “heaps” of islands, sounds and lakes
A Guide to Dark Sky Reserves in New Zealand When you read or hear about New Zealand having a “Dark Sky Reserve” why should you care? Well, dark skies at night make for exceptional stargazi
Where to Go White Water Rafting in New Zealand Due to its mountainous terrain, New Zealand offers some outstanding white water rivers. This is the most adventurous way to see the dramatic river gorges
What Wildlife Encounters Can You Have in New Zealand? For rare and rewarding wildlife experiences, look no further than New Zealand. By being on the isolated continent of Zealandia, New Zealand’
That’s Right, New Zealand Has a Ski Season! New Zealand is a land of mountains and adventure so it comes as no surprise that there is a ski season in New Zealand. The ski fields in New Zealand t
There is a Lot of Water in New Zealand – A Lot! If it isn’t in the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean surrounding the 15,000 km of coastline, it’s the obscene amount of lakes (3,820 of
Have You Got Game? Hunting in New Zealand is a way of getting outdoors surrounded by stunning scenery and helping with the conservation effort in New Zealand. When we pesky humans started migrating to