Nature Lover Experiences

Wild Auckland

2 people  Auckland

Sail out to one of the most iconic landmarks in the Hauraki Gulf - Rangitoto Island. Take your time enjoying all this pest-free, volcanic island has to offer, spot all the native bird life and climb to the summit for some extraordinary views back to Auckland City & the North Shore. 

Then enjoy a unique and unforgettable experience behind the scenes at Auckland Zoo. You'll have the chance to get up close and personal with some of your favourite animals.

Experience includes:

• Return ferry to Rangitoto Island
• Behind the scenes experience at Auckland Zoo

Waikato River Trail

2 people  Karaprio

Get on the bikes and enjoy the incredible views along the Waikato River Trail. The team at Lake District Adventures will give you all the info you need for an epic biking day out. They'll get you fitted on a modern E-Bike, plus give you a return shuttle to/from their base so you can cover more distance and take in more of the scenery. There is over 100kms of grade 2 and 3 riding and you'll be surrounded by spectacular flora and fauna only found in New Zealand. 

Experience includes:

• Full day bike hire from Lake District Adventures
• Includes shuttle from Lake District Adventures base to Mangakino/Waipapa Dam

Coromandel Cruise and Stargaze

2 people  Whitianga

Let the wind fill your sails! Have some pure sailing fun onboard a racing grade catamaran, exploring Mercury Bay and taking in the Coromandel icons. Set anchor at the impressive Cathedral Cove and relax on the boat, or snorkel in the marine reserve with the amazing fish life.

In the evening enjoy a hot cuppa as you gaze up at our spectacular night sky. Learn how to identify famous constellations, how the planets and stars move and how the great New Zealand Maori and Polynesian voyagers used the stars for navigation across the Pacific Ocean

Experience includes:

• 3-hour chilled sailing experience with Boom Sailing
• 1.5-2 hour Galaxy Gazer astronomy tour

Rotorua Forest Ziplining

2 people  Rotorua

Soar through the trees and experience New Zealand's ancient forest like never before - in an award-winning nature adventure. Your friendly kiwi guides will make you smile as you become a part of the conservation story and explore every layer of the canopy via a network of ziplines, suspended swing bridges and treetop platforms. You'll create memories that will last a lifetime!

Experience includes:

• 3-hour Original Canopy Tour with Rotorua Canopy Tours

Ziplining minimum age 6, maximum weight 120kg

Nature Explorer Taupo

2 people  Taupo

Take a scenic blast down the mighty Waikato River into the the breathtaking Tutukau Gorge with NZ RiverJet. Marvel as you pass lush farming pasture, native bush and rolling pine forests. 

Then explore a volcanic world of gushing geysers, hot springs, bubbling mud pools and some of the largest and most amazing silica terraces in the world at Orakei Korako.

Experience includes:

• Geothermal park admission to Orakei Korako
• 50-minute jet boat scenic blast with NZ RiverJet

Jet boat minim age 3, maximum weight 120kg