Auckland has to be the adventure capital of the
world with unmatched activities and experiences with in one city discovers
Nausheen Tareen
While whole of New Zealand is nothing short of a
natural marvel dotted with pretty sights and adventure activities, we suggest
you base yourself in the largest city of this island nation and experience all
the activities. Here are some of the action packed experiences that await you
in Auckland.
High Alert
Sky Walk and Sky Jump
Imagine walking on a narrow walkway without any
handrail to explore the city from 192 meters above the ground! Sky walk has
become an iconic city activity with tourists and celebrities sharing their
images of soaking in the sights of the city with nothing more than their
harness for support atop a metalling walkway. If that doesn’t give you the
rush, then there is Sky Jump where people jump of the top of Sky Tower while
being harnessed by a wire. Enjoy the thrill as you descend at the speed of over
85 km/h!
You can book your Sky Walk and Jump experiences at http://skywalk.co.nz/
Bridge Climb and Bungy
Book Your Auckland Bridge Climb and Bungy at
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Skydive
Book your 16,5000 feet dive experience at http://www.skydiveauckland.com/ |
Just a short drive from the city centre takes you to
Parakai air strip that is the base for sky dive from 16,500 feet! While the
though might be scary, but what sets adventure activities apart in NZ is the
sheer professionalism where trained instructors mentally and physically prepare
you for the dive and let you enjoy the entire experience than be scared through
it. There are options for lower altitude jump as well, but since you have a
chance of enjoying one of the highest jumps, then why not. The 75 seconds of
free fall and the remaining descend with a parachute and you diver in tandem
where you get to admire both the scenic charm of North Island from coast to
coast has to be the most beautiful thrill you’d have experienced.
Breeze Through
Waiheke Zipline![]() |
You can book your zipline experience at www.ecozipadventures.co.nz |
A short ferry ride from Auckland takes you to
picturesque Waiheke island, home to boutique vineyards and beautiful houses.
Here you can enjoy wine tasting, sample amazing food at cafes or just laze
around on a scenic beach. But expect Kiwis to add adventure to even vineyard
hopping. The zipline tours in Waiheke let you breeze with your friend or partner
on their parallel ziplines where you get to see amazing views of vineyards and
olive groves!
Jetboat Tours
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Book your jet boat experience at https://www.nzjetboat.co.nz/mokoia-island-experience |
This is literally heading out for a spin! A
superfast boat takes you on a ride at over 100 km/h dotted with spins and
U-turns in water! All you have to do it hold on to the handrails and let the
boat take you on one roller coaster experience. We opted for Mokoia Island with K-Jet tour. Located in the middle of Lake Rotorua, a short drive from Auckland, you can enjoyed the twists and turns on a boat to reach Mokoia Island, enjoy a bird walk, listen to amazing Maori fables and return to Rotorua experiencing further twists and turns.
Trike Tours
Book your trike tour at https://www.tonystriketours.co.nz/ |
This was a chance discovery while enjoying a stroll on the Viaduct. We came across this V8 five seater trike and thought it was display vehicle. We met the knowledgeable rider
Tony and realized this was one of the most unique city tours to be enjoyed. The trike takes you across
the city where you have the option for either driving through the prominent
city centers or breeze through the bay areas and admire the coastline.
And Some More
Heard About Canyoning!
Fancy climbing through canyons or cliff jumping! A
short drive from Auckland takes you to Piha where you can test your appetite
for adventure with a canyoning experience. Among all the adventure activities,
this is one of the most extreme and requires physical effort thus expects you
to be in good health.
Zorbing
Fancy being put in a giant plastic ball and rolled
down hills and on water? Zorb New Zealand located near Auckland is the world’s
leading ball rolling brand and the original company that started the ball
rolling adventure industry. Head out to them for some rolling fun!
Night Luge
While in Rotorua, you
must jump into a Luge cart and zip off down the luge track on a gravity-fuelled
ride. This is a kid’s favorite and the ride up in gondolas offers some
incredible scenic views.
Additional Info: Airline connections: Connecting flights to New
Zealand are available on Singapore Airlines/Air New Zealand, Thai Airways,
Cathay Pacific and Malaysia Airlines with stop-overs in their respective
hubs. New Zealand’s international
gateways are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown.
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This article was published in Dainik Bhaskar's English paper DB Post |
For more information, check: newzealand.com/in
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