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New Zealand Adventure

16:37 Mon 24th May 2010 |

The ‘adventure capital of the world’ is a reputation well earned. New Zealand is a unique land of breathtaking scenery, rocky coastlines, sweeping golden beaches, luscious rainforests, snow-capped mountains, gurgling volcanic pools, fuming active volcanoes and glacier fed lakes and rivers- Providing its adventurous visitors with a huge array of things to explore while on and around the beautiful islands.

Explore New Zealand:

New Zealand is the world’s best kept secret; it contains six of the seven climatic regions on the planet and boasts a series of unparalleled golden-sand beaches and protected marine parks to explore. With its enviable reputation as one of the safest destinations in the world, lacking poisonous animals and boasting a low crime rate this is the perfect destination if you have a hunger for adventure....with fun being the main dish. 

If you are looking for an adrenaline rush you should combine a scenic helicopter flight over Franz Josef Glacier with a two hour walk amongst the ice caves of New Zealand’s South Island. While on this thrilling adventure you will have the chance to witness some of the most spectacular panoramic views, while being guided by professionals to the most amazing ice formations. With its ability to hover, land and provide access to some of the most remote areas, your helicopter ride is the ideal choice for sightseeing, taking you right up close to towering peaks, crevasse filled glaciers and sparkling waterways- as well as giving you the adventure of a lifetime.

If you want to cover the five must-do attractions in Christchurch in one day then this could be your chance. You'll visit the International Antarctic Centre, see native kiwis at the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, take a ride on a historic Christchurch tram, and soar above the city on the Christchurch Gondola before taking a relaxing two-hour harbour cruise. If it’s excitement you’re looking for you’re guaranteed to find it here.

For the adventure of a lifetime you could choose to spend a day amongst some of the greatest marine life while gliding over the stunning crystal clear ocean. Get close and personal to nature on a whale watching day trip to Kailoura, which is renowned for its variety of amazing marine mammals. You can’t go anywhere in New Zealand without witnessing some of its magnificent scenery, so on this trip you are sure to enjoy some fantastic views of the coastline. After lunch at a local restaurant, you'll visit a seal colony to view fur seals at close quarters. On your return journey to Christchurch you'll stop at a North Canterbury vineyard where a wine tasting has been arranged for your pleasure.

The Perfect Adventure Destination:

This beautiful country is perfect for every kind of outdoor activity. Not surprisingly, some of the world's most cutting-edge adventure activities originated in New Zealand, such as bungee jumping, caving or white-water rafting. If you still have an appetite for adventure you should immerse yourself in culture and in the museums and galleries of New Zealand's main cities.

New Zealand's spectacularly beautiful landscapes includes vast mountain chains, steaming volcanoes, sweeping coastlines, deeply indented fiords and lush rainforests to explore at your leisure and immerse yourself in the true beauty that you are constantly surrounded by.

New Zealand is a haven for those seeking peace, rejuvenation and relaxation as well as a playground for thrill seekers and adventurers. It is a country where the only stress is that taken on wilfully by the adventure minded visitor, in the form of bungee jumping, parachuting, white water rafting etc.

Pair this with a thriving indigenous culture, bustling cosmopolitan cities, traditional towns and friendly people with a distinct lust for life and you have an outstanding and unusual combination.

- K.J.N -

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