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New Zealand Activities and Attractions Guide

New Zealand's legendary beauty and unique wildlife are a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. You'll find hundreds of parks, walkways, wildlife reserves and marine sanctuaries just waiting to be explored, and three magnificent World Heritage Areas that are home to some of the world's scenic jewels. Walk on the volcano where Lord of The Rings filming took place, cruise a remote fiord deep in the heart of Fiordland, fish for trout or salmon in pristine rivers and lakes, walk on a mighty river of ice or fly high above New Zealand's highest peak, Aoraki/Mt Cook.

Adventure lovers can set their pulses racing with everything from mountaineering and heli-skiing to cave tubing, river sledging and tandem skydiving. Take the plunge on a bungy jump, race through dramatic glacial canyons on a jetboat, raft the rapids on our wild rivers or experience the thrill of swimming with the dolphins.

Of course, there are more leisurely ways to go exploring as well. You can head into the native bush on one of New Zealand's world-famous hiking tracks, enjoy a wildlife cruise or whalewatching tour, or soak away your stress in one of our natural thermal springs. Just as tempting are the superb food and wine trails – relaxing over a glass of wine and gourmet meal is the perfect way to break your travels. Wherever you travel in New Zealand, you’ll discover a world of beauty and adventure that will refresh your spirits.

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