Jump off and walk around the Sky Tower
Experience extreme sightseeing at its best with SkyJump, New Zealand's highest base jump, or the amazing SkyWalk, where you will stroll around the outside of the Sky Tower with nothing between you and the ground but a rope and a 1.2m-wide platform. You are in for an unforgettable experience!
Snorkel or scuba dive at Goat Island Marine Reserve
Jump in and explore New Zealand’s oldest marine reserve. It is famous for spectacular snorkeling and diving, providing safe and shallow conditions. Bring your own gear or hire it and dive straight off the beach. Whether you are experiencing the water for the first time or are a seasoned diver, there is something for everyone. You will leave buzzed and eager for more!
Go Skydiving
Feel the thrill of jumping from a plane 20,000 feet above. Moving at a speed of 200+ kilometres per hour, experiencing a whopping 85 seconds of free fall. Skydive Auckland offers New Zealand's highest tandem skydive. You will have an unforgettable experience in Parakai, which is only 45 minutes from central Auckland.
Bungy jump Auckland Harbour Bridge
Experience the iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge from a completely unique perspective as you hurtle towards the water below. For the thrill-seekers out there, the Auckland Bridge Bungy is ready to go. You can even dip your head in the ocean below, before you bounce back up, for an even fresher experience of Auckland’s harbour.
Cycle around the region
Cycling and mountain biking are great ways to get some exercise, fresh air, and enjoy scenic views throughout Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Visit some of the city's top viewpoints or, for something more daring, try one of the many mountain biking trails in the Auckland region.
Zipline across the vines
Experience fun, excitement, laughter and adventure at EcoZip Adventures. You’ll zipline on three flying-fox ziplines followed by a walk along the eco-immersive forest. Located on beautiful Waiheke Island, a 40-minute ferry ride from downtown Auckland.
Go canyoning in Piha
Experience nature's playground like never before with an AWOL Canyoning adventure. Think abseiling down a steep waterfall in a rainforest, jumping into clear pools, exploring caves and canyons. Not only do you get some great canyoning, but you will see a coastal subtropical rainforest and learn about the local flora and fauna and the history of the area. Awesome fun, awesome people, and breath-taking scenery are guaranteed!
Trek along Muriwai Beach
If you have never gone horseback riding before, you should try it. It is an incredible experience that will keep you coming back for more. Explore Muriwai’s picturesque black sand beach and trails up through sand dunes and through the enchanting Woodhill Forest. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced rider, there are plenty of different trails suitable for your level of experience.
Get spooked at a haunted attraction
Spookers is New Zealand's scariest horror attraction. It is a live entertainment experience in which victims (you!) move through themed sets with live scare actors, visuals and sound effects designed to frighten you. Furthermore, it is housed in an old mental asylum, giving the fear a slightly more authentic feel. This is an adventure with a difference but trust us when we say, it is a serious adrenaline rush.
Get up close to marine life
Take an underwater journey through the famous Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium and discover a diverse collection of aquatic life up close. For the adventurous types, there is a thrilling Shark Adventure to try, where a cage is submerged in the predator tank, so you are guaranteed to have a close encounter of the shark kind. Through the cage's clear perspex bottom, you can marvel at one of the most feared predators of the deep!