extreme adventure day tours
huka jet boating
Marvel at the incredible water level views of the spectacular Huka Falls, and enjoy the sensation as you slide past cliffs and trees at 80km per hour. Then get ready for a 360 degree spin, as the boat turns on it's own length! Your 30 minutes of fun and excitement takes you along a beautiful river environment, lined with native bush and natural hot springs. You’ll travel up to the very base of the Huka Falls, past the Wairakei Thermal Power Station, Prawn Park and the Aratiatia Dam.
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huka falls
exhilarating jet boat ride
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Departs: Daily from Wairakei Park, 10 minutes north of Taupo
Duration: 30 minutes
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Operated by: Huka Jet
Rates: are shown in Australian Dollars and include GST
Children: aged 15 years are and under are at the child rate.
Requirements: Children must be at least one metre tall in order to ride Huka Jet.
Huka Star Adventure Combo Options
Huka by Helicopter - Huka Jet combined with a 10 minute Helistar Helicopter flight over spectacular countryside including the Huka Falls, Wairakei thermal areas and Taupo township.
Taste of Taupo - Huka Jet combined with a 25 minute Helistar Helicopter flight including such sights as the Huka Falls, Aratiatia Rapids, Wairakei Park, and the old crater of Mount Tauhara. Includes an exclusive landing in the Rotokawa geothermal area.
Heritage Trail - Huka Jet combined with a 35 minute Helistar Helicopter flight which includes all the sights of the Taste of Taupo flight with the addition of the impressive Maori Rock Carvings.
Mountain Magic - Huka Jet combined with a 70 minute Helistar Helicopter flight across the lake to the Tongariro World Heritage Park to view Mt Ruapehu’s steaming crater, snow-covered peaks, lava flows, giant valleys and colourful volcanic formations. Includes a landing amongst this picturesque landscape.
Voyage of the Ring - Huka Jet boat combined with a 120 minute Helistar Helicopter flight incorporating such sights as spectacular mountains, wild horses and rivers. Includes a landing within this hidden paradise before making a journey to Mt Doom and the Tongariro World Heritage Park.
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shotover jet boating
Nothing you have experienced will have prepared you for the excitement of a Shotover Jet ride - the only company permitted to operate in the spectacular Shotover River canyons. Once aboard, your expert driver puts your famous 'Big Red' jet boat through its paces, speeding past rocky outcrops with only inches to spare, twisting through narrow canyons, and a major highlight - the famous 'Shotover Jet' turn, where your boat spins through a full 360° in its own length.
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360 degree spins
Shotover River
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Departs: Daily. Complimentary transfers depart every 15 minutes from The Station Building, Queenstown
Duration: allow 1.5 hours
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Operated by: Shotover Jet
Rates: are shown in Australian Dollars and include GST
Children: aged 5-15 years are at the child rate. 4 years and under are not permitted.
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kawarau bridge bungy
The Kawarau Bridge Bungy is the first commercial bungy site in the world. Located a few miles outside Queenstown, it is set in a picturesque valley overlooking the Kawarau River. At a height of 43 metres, it is the only Queenstown bungy with a water touch option.
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Bungy Jump
Water touch option
Kawarau River
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Bungy jump the genuine AJ Hackett Tshirt Transfers from Queenstown
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Departs: Daily 9am-5pm in Summer, and 9.30am-4.30pm in Winter from The Station Building, Queenstown at 9am,12pm and 3pm
Duration: 2.5 hour round trip
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Operated by: AJ Hackett
Rates: are shown in Australian Dollars and include GST
Children: aged 10 years and over are at the child rate. Children aged 10-16 years must have their parents written consent.
Requirements: All jumpers must be at least 35 kilograms.
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nevis highwire bungy
Want to try the latest bungy sensation,The Nevis Highwire Bungy 134 metres high, (440 feet), and the highest bungy in Australasia. Purpose designed and built purely for Bungy jumping with 30 different patents this award winning structure has to be seen to be believed. The jump pod is suspended by high-tension wires that span 380 metres across The Nevis River, access is by cable car for jumps & spectators alike.
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Highest Bungy Jump in Australasia
Cable Car with glass panels in floor
4WD Transfer
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Bungy jump genuine AJ Hackett Tshirt Transfers from Queenstown
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Departs: Daily at 8.00am, 10.00am, 12.00pm, 2.00pm in Summer and Winter from The Station Building, Shotover Street, Queenstown
Duration: Allow 4 hours
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Operated by: AJ Hackett
Rates: are shown in Australian Dollars and include GST
Children: aged 10 years and over are at the child rate. Children aged 10-16 years must have their parents written consent.
Requirements: All jumpers must be at least 45 kilograms (no heavier than 130kg) and 1.2 metres in height
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auckland harbour bridge bungy
Join the crowds taking a leap of faith from Auckland’s first permanent bungy site! - the only major inner city harbour Bridge to offer Bungy jumping and Harbour Bridge Experience.
The Auckland Harbour Bridge Bungy was officially opened in April 2003. Jumpers leap 40 metres from the jump pod to sea level and rebound into the air several times, they are then winched back up by a patented retrieval system developed by A.J. Hackett Bungy in New Zealand. A range of splash options are available from a simple hand touch to a head and shoulders dunking or a total body immersion. The choice is yours.
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Bungy Jump
Water touch option
Auckland Harbour Bridge
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Bungy jump genuine AJ Hackett Tshirt
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Departs: Daily 8.30am-5pm in Summer and Winter from Westhaven Reserve, Curran Street Extension, Herney Bay, Auckland [map]
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Operated by: AJ Hackett
Rates: are shown in Australian Dollars and include GST
Children: aged 10 years and over are at the child rate. Children aged 10-16 years must have their parents written consent.
Requirements: All jumpers must be at least 35 kilograms, maximum weight 150kg
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black labyrinth black water rafting
This popular tour takes approximately three hours with one hour underground and involves a combination of walking and floating on an inner tube through a unique underground river system at Waitomo Caves. As you prepare for your adventure your professional guide will ensure you are properly equipped and teach you some fun techniques before you climb down into nature’s underground network for an enjoyable cave tubing experience of a lifetime.
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Black Water Rafting (cave tubing)
Waitomo Caves & Museum
Waitomo Forest
video tour
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Black Water Rafting Entry to Waitomo Caves Museum use of equipment such as tubes, wetsuits, boots, and helmets hot shower hot soup & bagel
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Departs: 9.00am, 10.30am, 12noon, 1.30pm and 3.00pm, times subject to tour numbers and river conditions from Waitomo Caves
Departs from: Black Water Headquarters [map]
Duration: 3 hours
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Operated by: The Legendary Black Water Rafting Company (part of Tourism Holdings Limited)
Children: aged 0-11 years are not permitted. Children aged 12 years and over are at adult rate
Requirements: You will need to bring swimwear, a towel and must be at least 45kg in weight
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black abyss black water rafting
Black Abyss is an exhilarating caving experience blending the magic of abseiling, climbing and floating through a unique underground river system. Slip spider-like down into the black, seemingly bottomless depths of Ruakuri Cave and ride a roller coaster of everything caving has to offer.
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Absailing
Black Water Rafting (cave tubing)
Waitomo Caves & Museum
Waitomo Forest
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Abseiling (and abseiling training!) Black Water Rafting Entry to Waitomo Caves Museum snack use of equipment such as tubes, wetsuits, boots, helmets, abseiling devices and safety equipment hot shower
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Departs: morning and afternoon at various times and schedules, subject to tour numbers and river conditions from Waitomo Caves
Departs from: Black Water Headquarters [map]
Duration: 5 hours
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Operated by: The Legendary Black Water Rafting Company (part of Tourism Holdings Limited)
Children: aged 0-15 years are not permitted. Children aged 16 years and over are at adult rate
Requirements: Moderate level of fitness. You will need to bring swimwear, a towel and must be at least 45kg in weight.
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shotover river heli-rafting
The only way to experience Shotover River rafting in winter as well as summer! Climb aboard your jet-turbine-powered helicopter for a spectacular flight up Skippers Canyon, the site of one of the world’s richest gold strikes. The flight pushes your adrenalin level to the edge with a rollercoaster ride through the Canyon. Rafting from Deep Creek over peaceful waters at first, we head toward the exhilarating rapids of the lower Canyon, experiencing the memorable rapids Rock Garden, Sharks Fin, Toilet, Pinball, Jaws, Sequel and the unforgettable 170m Oxenbridge Tunnel, followed closely by Cascade Rapid.
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Helicopter rollercoaster ride
White water rafting
Skippers Canyon
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Transfers from hotel or Queenstown Rafting Adventure Centre Full wetsuit rafting clothing and all other equipment provided Transfer to O’Connells Heli-Pad, Coronet Peak Rollercoaster helicopter flight to Deep Creek in summer and Boulder Beach in winter, Skippers Canyon Raft the Shotover River Hot showers and sauna Complimentary snack and refreshments provided Transfer back to Queenstown Rafting Adventure Centre on return (i.e. not to hotel)
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Departs: 8.15am and 1.15pm from Queenstown Rafting Adventure Centre, 35 Shotover St, Queenstown (departs 8.30am and 1.30pm in winter)
Duration: in winter 3 hours, in summer 4 hours
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Operated by: Queenstown Rafting
Children: aged 0-12 years are not permitted. Children aged 13 years and over are at adult rate
Requirements: You will need to bring swimwear and towel, Queenstown Rafting do not recommend valuables be brought along
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twin challenge
Jump on board the Shotover Jet for 30 minutes of excitement. Powering through the lower canyons of the beautiful Shotover River, centimetres from rock walls and 360 degree turns. After landing back on terra firma, meet your Queenstown Rafting guides where you will raft peaceful rivers at first to give you time to practice, before reaching the exhilarating rapids of the lower canyon.
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Shotover Jet Boat Ride
White water rafting
Skippers Canyon
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Tour briefing Return transfers to/from Queenstown Rafting Adventure Centre All rafting equipment, clothing and transport (including wetsuit, wetsuit jacket, spray jacket, helmet, paddle, wetsuit booties and a life jacket) Shotover Jet boat ride Raft the Shotover River Hot showers and sauna Refreshments
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Departs: 7.45am and 12.15pm in Summer only from Queenstown Rafting Adventure Centre, 35 Shotover St, Queenstown. NB-transfers from your hotel are not provided.
Duration: 5 hours
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Operated by: Queenstown Rafting
Children: aged 0-12 years are not permitted. Children aged 13 years and over are at adult rate
Requirements: You will need to bring swimwear and towel
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triple challenge
The Shotover Triple Challenge is an action packed half day incorporating the world famous Shotover Jet, a Helicopter Line Flight and Queenstown Rafting white water rafting. After a short briefing you will be transferred to the Shotover Jet jetty for “the world’s must exciting jetboat ride”. Immediately following the jetboat ride, you will taken to the helipad for an exciting rollercoaster helicopter flight with The Helicopter Line into Skippers Canyon. Here you will meet your Queenstown Rafting guides where you will raft peaceful rivers at first to give you time to practice, before reaching the exhilarating rapids of the lower canyon.
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Shotover Jet Boat Ride
Helicopter rollercoaster ride
White water rafting
Skippers Canyon
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Tour briefing Return transfers to/from Queenstown Rafting Adventure Centre All rafting equipment, clothing and transport (including wetsuit, wetsuit jacket, spray jacket, helmet, paddle, wetsuit booties and a life jacket) Shotover Jet boat ride Helicopter Line flight Raft the Shotover River Hot showers and sauna Refreshments and snacks are provided
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Departs: 7.45am and 12.15pm in Summer, and 12.30pm in Winter from Queenstown Rafting Adventure Centre, 35 Shotover St, Queenstown. NB-transfers from your hotel are not provided
Duration: 5 hours
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Operated by: Queenstown Rafting
Children: aged 0-12 years are not permitted. Children aged 13 years and over are at adult rate
Requirements: You will need to bring swimwear and towel, Queenstown Rafting do not recommend valuables be brought along
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