New Zealand is one of the undisputed adventure capitals of the world. The country’s breathtaking and rugged landscape, coupled with its people’s love of the great outdoors has resulted in unrivalled extreme sport opportunities. With a reputation as ‘nature’s theme park in the South Pacific’, there’s an adrenaline pumping activity and sport to get even the bravest hearts thumping! [3623414502_7fa6507570_z] Image Source: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic One third of New Zealand’s land is protected, and one of the best ways to experience the spectacular scenery of this nation is to get outdoors and do something different – and adventurous! There are a number of cheap flights to Auckland to get you there – and your heart racing – today. Here’s a guide to some of the most popular extreme and adventure activities New Zealand has to offer: * Bungy Jumping. New Zealand is the number one destination in the world to take a bungy jump. A.J Hackett, a New Zealander, developed the equipment needed to safely bungy in the 1980s, and since then bungy jumping has spread from New Zealand around the world. Jumping off a bridge is a terrifying yet adrenaline pumping and exhilarating experience. New Zealand’s deep gorges and canyons are the perfect place to test your bravery! There are a number of different bungy jumps in Queenstown for visitors to choose from. * White Water Rafting. The interior mountains of New Zealand are funnels for fast moving rivers just begging to be rafted. From quieter Grade 1 waters to the extremity of Grade 5 white water rapids, there’s a full spectrum of adventure to choose from. Whether you brave the waters for a few hours or undertake a longer, 3 day journey, white water rafting is a great way to see New Zealand’s pristine interior. * Sky diving. There are a number of operators who offer sky diving over a number of New Zealand destinations and landscapes. The pristine wilderness of New Zealand offers a spectacular backdrop to undertake this exhilarating adventure activity. * Jet boating. An extreme sport activity developed in New Zealand, jetboating is the high powered and high speed boating experience that weaves through New Zealand’s narrow gorges. You’ll skim the sheer rock face and skim across the surface, feeling like you are narrowly escaping collision at every turn!
