Auckland · ADRENALINE & ADVENTURE
17 reviewed
The shortlist we’d hand a friend: the 15 adrenaline & adventure worth booking, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Tandem sky jump from up to 20,000 ft near Auckland with a 17-seat aircraft, long freefall, and coast-to-coast views from the sky.
“This was an incredible experience!!! Everything was top notch and the staff is excellent!! My teen daughter and I had the time of our lives!!”
Waiheke ziplining on native forest canopy: 3 dual 650-foot rides over vineyards, plus a guided walk and Waiheke mini-tour for $89.
“Overall, it was a great experience and I would highly recommend it. Our guided Fraser and Ben were friendly and knowledgeable and made the zip lining easy. It was my first time and my partner’s second. It goes really fast once you are there and the hike back through the forest is lovely. It was a but hectic for is catching the ferry over from Auckland. The Fillers360 9am ferry was full and so we bought another last minute ticket on Island Direct at 9:15 which made us slightly late. I recommend go early or if you’re staying over on Waiheke Island then it’s not an issue obviously”
Waiheke Island ziplining with a small group: three cable runs over vineyards and forest, plus a guided island minivan intro and gentle bush walk.
“It was really nice, just very short. Would have been nice if there was more than just 3 slides. The girls who assisted us where really cool, enjoyed them, very professional.”
Choose 13,000 to 18,000 feet for a tandem parachute jump over Auckland, with up to 75 seconds freefall and huge photo views.
“The experience was awesome! my Tandem master Mitch took good care of me since it was my first time, he made sure that i will enjoy the moment while he was professionally doing his job. Kudos to all staff of Skydive Auckland will definitely come back and jump of the plane again!”
Learn to surf at Te Arai Beach with Aotearoa Surf School. Small-group lesson, gear and sunscreen included. Pickup available.
“We booked four days of private lessons with Maya and couldn’t have asked for a better instructor. She handled different levels with ease — from beginner to intermediate — and was wonderful with our 7-year-old daughter who was just starting. Thanks to her great advice and sharp eye, we all got up and caught waves. Big thanks to Maya!”
Waiheke Island ziplining over vineyards, olive oil tastings, and winery lunch plus tastings on a small-group day trip from Auckland.
“Absolutely spectacular ! Breath-taking views, delicious wine, and food. The Ziplining was top notch. My lady guides were great. Kimmy was her name. The whole trip was so worth it.”
Jet ski hire Auckland from Manly: new Yamaha jetskis, safety briefing, fuel included, optional fishing and island tours across the Hauraki Gulf.
“Jurgen was a great guide. It was my first time, and despite being scared to death, I managed to do it.”
Muriwai Surf School takes you to Auckland west coast for a 2-hour beginner group lesson. Gear and wetsuit included, small groups.
“Jacob was amazing and really helped me as someone who has never surf in my life. He explained very well & gave great assistance. I had an amazing time.”
Climb the Auckland Harbour Bridge with a guide, walk over water on engineered walkways, and get summit views plus photos and video.
“Fantastic arvo & we were the only 2 on the climb so was a small personalised tour! Benny had great knowledge of the area so had tips for us to enjoy our last days here!”
Canyoning Piha rainforest adventure from Auckland with 50m abseils, rappelling waterfalls, pool jumps, then Piha black-sand beach.
“This was just an amazing experience, we had so much fun. Cam was an amazing guide and helped us with all our stuff for our first time, very patient and helpful. Every aspect of this was just great, highly recommend”
Leap 192m from Auckland’s Sky Tower in an 11-second, 85 km/h controlled wire jump, with Sky Tower entry and emailed photos.
“It was fantastic. The staff was very professional and focused on our safety. The jump was amazing.”
Private black water rafting from Auckland: Ruakuri Cave adventure, BBQ lunch, and a moonlit kiwi encounter at Kiwi House.
“This was an incredible experience, and I am so glad we did it. My kids (12 and 16) rate it as one of the top experiences of their trip.”
Private Auckland to Rotorua zipline day with CBD pickup, tandem 400m run, abseil and cliff walk, photos, lunch, and small-group ride.
“We did a mother and son trip and had so much fun doing the ziplining. Of course that all started with having a wonderful private driver and tour guide, Ama. She was punctual, had a bag of treats which was a nice touch. I loved that she shareRead more”
Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour jet boat ride whips you through 35 minutes of drifts and spins, with Harbour Bridge and skyline views.
“This was an easy access activity with lots of water splashing. Great for kids of all ages. The meeting point is Z pier as advertised except, there’s no signage.”
Climb, jump, and fly on an outdoor obstacle course near Auckland. 3 hours of safety gear, briefing, and up to 30m thrills.
“Adrenalin is the right name! My heart rate was so high but we had so much fun. The course was fun but challenging. I expected more oversight and assistance from the staff despite it not being a guided experience. No one died so... hey. I Read more”
