Famous New Zealand Activities

Adrift Outdoor Guided Adventures are the specialists in guiding and outdoor activities in the Tongariro and Whanganui National Parks.  

Take in some of the most spectacular scenery available throughout the country; learn the stories, the history and the legends of the land from within the tracks of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, within the dual World Heritage-listed site.

The three active andesitic volcanoes, Mt Tongariro (1967m), Mt Ngauruhoe (2291m) and Mt Ruapehu (2797m) sit majestically, dominating the landscape of the National Park.

Huka Prawn Park located in the Wairakei Tourist Park is the ultimate prawn-themed adventure park for all ages, Taupo’s only riverside restaurant, and the only geothermally-heated prawn breeding park in the world.

Enjoy a fun-filled day of entertainment with the family.

The Kinloch Club is NZ’s only Jack Nicklaus Signature Course, and with fantastic drainage, it offers year-round golfing. 

One of the top 100 golf courses in the world, the Kinloch Club has become a must-do for Kiwi and international golfers alike.

The course boasts stunning scenery and is a place of peace and tranquillity.  With fairways surrounded by tussocks, you feel like you are the only one on the course. 

The course is a 20-minute drive from Taupo and is open Wednesdays to Sundays.

Taupo Mini Golf is located on the lakefront, and offers some of the best views of Lake Taupo and the Tongariro Mountains beyond.

This is a tidy and challenging 18 hole course suitable for the whole family.

Experience New Zealand's TWO largest ski areas, Whakapapa and Turoa, unique ski fields in New Zealand!

Wairakei 9 hole golf course is perfect for very casual golfers and beginners.

The course is a par 34, with the longest hole measuring 366 metres, it is an easy-walking course set amongst lovely scenery and mature trees.

It is very affordable and provides a great opportunity to give golf a go.

There is equipment available to hire.

Taupo Golf Club has two 18 hole golf courses, ‘Centennial’ is their championship course it is an inland lynx layout and ‘Tauhaura’ is a park like course slightly shorter and wider off the tee.

Visitors are welcome to play in club days, Ladies Tuesday and Saturday, Men’s Wednesdays and Saturdays, booking a tee time in advance is recommended as the courses get busy with sponsor days and tournaments.

From time to time they have mid-week specials on their website.

Wairakei is a lush parklands golf course, it is a fair test of golf. With big greens, established trees and with a great layout it makes it very playable for the average golfer.

It is a good walking course so a cart is not necessary. It is a sanctuary for birdlife with a predator fence around the boundary, the course is now home of many Kiwis.

There is a tremendous sense of personal achievement, confidence and camaraderie with this type of activity.

If you are not sure of your fitness levels or your fear of heights, anyone from the age of 7 can take part at Rock’‘n Ropes, their half day package is the most popular with a progression of six exhilarating high ropes course activities. Rock’n Ropes is suitable for individuals, couples and groups.

See the breathtaking wilderness that is the Lake Taupo region as you've never seen it before with Helisika Hunting & Fishing Charters.

Helisika offers fast and convenient access to remote terrain from its Poronui Ranch base at the edge of the Kaimanawa National Park.

With exclusive access to more than 60 private hunting blocks, Helisika offers a hunting and fishing experience that's second to none.

With 24 years' experience under their belts, Helisika pilots offer a safe, reliable service with the benefit of extensive local knowledge.