New Zealand, with its ice ages and centuries of geothermal activity, is home to glacial lakes, fast-flowing rivers, rapids and seasonal waterfalls, as well as a spectacular coastline that together take your breath away the moment you glance beyond the reflection in the waters, to gaze at the scenery that seems to belong to primitive times. With Tours to New Zealand adventure sports packages, you can also explore the water sports opportunities these scenic sights present.
Rafting in New Zealand
From rapid flowing rivers to tranquil streams, New Zealand provides you with numerous rivers that suit your disposition when it comes to river rafting. Bay of Plenty and Hawke's Bay in the east coast and Queenstown in the west coast of New Zealand are the most popular destinations for river rafting. Try black water rafting for a change that will take your through the underground caves on your tour to New Zealand, with Tours to New Zealand packages.
Canoeing and Kayaking in New Zealand
The many rivers, lakes, beaches and backwaters in New Zealand are best explored on a canoe or kayak. While sea kayaking lets you scan the beaches, natural coves, harbors and observe fur seals, yellow-eyed penguins, kiwis, and dolphins in their natural habitat, white water kayaking and river canoeing allow you to explore the depths of the many national parks in New Zealand.
Hauraki Gulf, Bay of Islands, Abel Tasman National Park, Marlborough Sounds and Fiordland are ideal for sea kayaking while canoeing on the rivers through Whanganui, Taumarunui, Raetihi, and Ohakune in the various National Parks takes you into the interiors of native New Zealand wildlife.
Diving and Snorkeling in New Zealand
With 18000 km of indented coastline, it is but natural to find snorkelers and divers descend on the beaches to explore the hidden secrets of the Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea. If you want to catch the best the waters have to offer, February to June is the right time to venture into the coastal waters.
The popular diving and snorkeling regions in New Zealand, which you can tour with Tours to New Zealand packages, include the tropical Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve, Bay of Islands, Fiordland, Stewart Island, and the two wreckages off the coast of New Zealand.
Hamilton Jet Boating in New Zealand
Jet boating is a New Zealand invention. Created by Bill Hamilton in the 60s to traverse the shallow rivers in Canterbury, jet boats soon became the focus of adventure sports enthusiasts. Ride the jet boats on the Buller and Makarora Rivers in South Island, and Rangitaiki, Whanganui and Waikato Rivers in the North Island, on your tour to New Zealand with Tours to New Zealand packages.
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