:: Wildlife and Outdoor Activities - what to do...
With so few people and so much wide open space New Zealand has some amazing flora and fauna. You have unique chances to view this wildlife in its home environment. In addition why not do one of the famour walks and see real untouched beauty
New Zealand’s ultimate all year round nature experience offering visitors exciting close encounters with Giant Sperm Whales. An impressive 95% success rate means that you are...
- all year round nature experience
- 95% success rate
For over 20 sun-drenched years freedom kayaking has been the sole focus of our business.
That means we know what’s waiting to be discovered deep within the living park. Sea...
- Do it your own way – hire a kayak
- Free carparking and hot showers
Been for a cruise lately? Just near Christchurch, in New Zealand's South Island, the Black Cat Group cruises the scenic harbours of Akaroa and Lyttelton daily. We offer an unf...
- Swim with dolphins
- Scenic harbour cruises daily
Kaiteriteri Kayak is the most fun you can have on the water.
Come and enjoy our blend of good times, great people, personality-plus guides and interactive trips!
We get m...
- Great little kayak trips
- Leave straight from Kaiteriteri beach
Aqua Taxis’ operates all year round, being the only company to regularly run service the entire length of the National Park, and also running additional early and late departu...
- Water taxi trips into Abel Tasman National Park
- We transfer packs and offer free carparking
Discover the spectacular Milford Sound with Southern Discoveries Boat Cruises and be captivated by some of the world’s most magnificent scenery. Milford Sound lies at the hear...
Laly and Sharley Haddon and their daughter Olivia and son Ben are descendents of the ancient Maori chief Te Kiri of Ngati Wai and his daughter Rahui.
Their farm is on lands that have been handed down for generations.They have a lifetime experience...
ACTIVE NEW ZEALAND offers a variety of outdoor-oriented, small group, guided hiking, paddling and biking adventure tours around New Zealand! We'll take you through our beautiful country to really experience the outdoors, meet the locals, eat well, sl...
The Wellington Botanic Garden features 25 hectares of protected native forest, conifers, plant collections and seasonal displays.
The Garden is minutes from downtown Wellington, and open between sunrise and sunset. Entry is free.
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Nearly 100 years old - the oldest zoo in New Zealand
Wellington Zoo was founded in April 1906 when a young lion was presented to Wellington City by the Bostok and Wombwell Circus. The lion, named 'King Dick', after Prime Minister Richard Seddon, who...
A personal tour for visitors to discover as much of Taranaki as is possible in one day. Includes a knowledgeable Maori guide sharing Taranaki history, legends & culture....
Farewell Spit is the longest natural sandbar in the world. Maori people named the spit Onetahua, meaning 'heaped up sand' - the long sandbar stretches out 35km from the very tip of the South Island of New Zealand. Click here to view Location Map.
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Hiking New Zealand takes people hiking or trekking New Zealand style (we call it tramping), to secret places, well off the beaten tourist track. Our tours suit the active traveller with an interest in nature, and our guides are chosen for their outdo...
Our tour starts from Dunedin city, viewing the areas scenery and lagoon bird life on the journey to Taiaroa head, where we watch the huge Royal Albatrosses flying around the headland. After a quick snack break its off to Elms private conservation are...
Walk through the craters of Waimangu Volcanic Valley and/or take a boat cruise on crater Lake Rotomahana to view the amazing geothermal activity and very important botany. Winners of four NZ Eco-Tourism Awards....
Other activities in this area:
Swim with Dolphins Akaroa -
The ultimate marine adventure swimming with wild dolphins.
Aucklands Dolphin and Whale Safari -
See these wonderful animals in their natural environment.
Southern Wilderness -
Guided walk and kayak operators with trips in the Nelson Lakes National Park.
Cat Sailing & Launch Charters -
Abel Tasman Park live aboard 3 day Sailing Cruise.
Kiwi Eco Tours -
Personalised tours of the Bay of Islands.
Seal Coast Safari -
See seals around the coastline.
Alpine Fishing Guides -
Unique fishing experience for all anglers.
Straycat Charters -
Daysail on Straycat, a 10.4 m very stable catamaran based at Paihia.
Eco Thermal Tours -
Small group eco tour visiting Rotorua's geothermal wonders.
Dolphin Sailing -
Wellington harbour offers year round conditions for sailing.
Auckland Zoo -
Come and see the animals at Auckland Zoo
Explore Auckland -
Discover the beauty and awesome landscape of the real Auckland.
Rainbow Springs -
Take in the native bush, ferns, trees and plants that grow and flower all around you.
Kapiti Marine Charter -
Visit Kapiti Island's internationally renowned New Zealand nature reserve.
Wellington Sights -
A range of tours from Lord of the Rings to Photography
Albatross Encounter -
Feed the largest wingspan in the world, the wandering albatross
Kiwi Discovery -
Daily trips to Milford Sound
Freewind Sailing -
Join us for a sail on the 46-ft yacht Freewind.
Kelly Tarltons -
Penguins parade in a wonderland of ice and snow.
Kapiti Tours -
Guided walks on Kapiti Island.
Kapiti Bird Tours -
Home to over 63 species of birds.
Alpine Scenic Tours -
Tongariro Crossing transport to and from the Tongariro National Park.
