Download - Audley Travel

Mountain biking, QueenstownOutdoor activitiesNew Zealand’s diverse landscapes haveensured the country’s place as one of theworld’s foremost outdoor activitiesdestinations. Certainly, for a relatively smallcountry, the diversity of adventureexperiences on offer is very impressive.New Zealanders themselves are particularlypassionate about the great outdoors andspend much of their leisure time tramping,sailing, rafting or getting involved with a widearray of sports. Experiencing some of theseadventures for yourself can really enhanceyour trip so here are some of the morepopular activities to consider.White water raftingNew Zealand offers a range of raftingadventures from calm river waters to raginguntamed torrents, usually around Taupo orQueenstown. These exhilarating adventuresare suitable for young and old alike; do askour specialists for advice on which trip willsuit you best.SailingAuckland is known as the City of Sails. Wherebetter to go sailing in an America’s Cup yacht?Lake Taupo, Abel Tasman and the Bay ofIslands are also excellent sailing areas.Sailing an America’s Cup yacht, AucklandAdmiring Lake Waikaremoana, Hawke’s BayFly fishing, Te AnauCycling and walkingPlease see our features on pages 34-35 and64-65 for more information about the manycycling and walking options in New Zealand.Jet boatingSkimming the surface of beautiful rivers at highspeed is a thrilling activity and jet boating isguaranteed to set your heart racing. This isavailable in Mount Aspiring National Park(near Wanaka) in Queenstown and on theDart River at Glenorchy.KayakingKayaking is a relaxing way to explore thecoastline of a bay or lake. Kayaks are easy tomanoeuvre and ideal for those with noprevious experience. Some of the best placesto try this activity are Fiordland National Park,Queenstown, Glenorchy, Abel Tasman NationalPark, Lake Taupo and the Bay of Islands.FishingSport fishing is a popular Kiwi pastime andthe seas around the upper North Islandcontain a host of big game species such asmarlin. The Marlborough Sounds is a hot spotfor red snapper whilst nearly every freshwaterriver and lake in New Zealand has anabundance of brown and rainbow trout.White water rafting, QueenstownGolfWith around 400 golf courses including manyof championship standard, good value greenfees and some breathtakingly beautifullocations, golfing in New Zealand is a realpleasure. Ask our specialists for more details.Extreme adventuresFor adrenaline junkies why not try ice-climbingat the glaciers, pot holing, rock climbing, skydiving or the luge in Rotorua or Queenstown?New Zealand is also home to the world’s firstever bungy jump, involving a heart-stopping47 metre leap off Queenstown’s KawarauBridge to the rushing river below. Theseactivities are not for the faint-hearted butguarantee a huge adrenaline rush.Other activitiesMany more activities are available includingzip-lining, 4x4 and ATV trips, diving, surfing,and taking a Harley Davidson tour around theCoromandel Peninsula. Please contact ourspecialists who would be delighted to helpyou plan your preferred activities.Bungee jumping, Queenstownwww.audleytravel.com/newzealand l 01993 838 820 l South Island 53