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Top 10 Extreme Sport Activities to do in New Zealand

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  1. Jet Boating. Jet boats are powerful boats built to maneuver in depths of only a few centimeters of water. Prepare to get wet, sit back, strap yourself in and feel your adrenaline rush.
  2. White Water Rafting. New Zealand is blessed with some of the world's best fast flowing rivers, perfect for white water rafting.
  3. Bungy Jumping. New Zealand is the best place in the world to take the plunge. The modern form of bungy jumping actually had its birthplace in New Zealand. In the 1980's two New Zealand businessmen started the world's first commercial bungy jump business.
  4. Tandem Skydiving. A tandem skydive is a skydive where you are strapped onto a qualified skydiver. Float towards the drop zone and enjoy the scenic New Zealand landscape underneath you.
  5. Rock Climbing. New Zealand is a rock climbers Mecca. New Zealand has 30 mountains taller than 3,000 metres. The mountains in New Zealand were the training ground for Sir Edmund Hillary, one of the first two people to climb Mount Everest.
  6. Mountain Biking. Mother Nature has rewarded New Zealand with first-class mountain biking settings. Riders can enjoy downhill mountain biking is, as the name suggests, riding on steep and rocky trails. You can even do Heli Mountain biking, where a helicopter drops you off on a mountain and you have to make your own way down.
  7. Off Road Driving. The New Zealand scenic countryside and wilderness is made for some off road driving fun.
  8. Snowboarding. The New Zealand Alps are the perfect playground for both novice to seasoned snowboarders and skiers wanting pure powder experiences. The season lasts from June through until October.
  9. Skiing. See Snowboarding.
  10. Salt Water Fishing. Organise a charter boat and set out to catch marlin, yellow fin tuna, sharks and kingfish.

Queenstown is the adventure sports capital of New Zealand. Book your Queenstown holiday with Creative Holidays - we have a range of Queenstown Hotels and Queenstown Packages in all price ranges for you to choose from.


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