New Zealand is a unique country with a range of adventure activities. Hiking. . . walking on an ancient glacier . . . black water rafting on an underground river . .skiing via helicopter . . . diving to shipwrecks in pristine marine reserves . . . hot air ballooning on a clear autumn dawn.

Creative Kiwis have turned adventure into an unforgettable holiday. Activities range from the genteel to the extreme.

Plan a New Zealand adventure holiday on the assumption that if it's possible to do and it's safe, it's available.

Ride a horse into the remote wilderness on a guided trek; Delight in the sweeping views below on an early morning hot air balloon ride; Put on a wetsuit and head underground in a raft or an inner tube through the inky blackness with only the light of your torch and the glow-worms (luminous insects) to guide you.

Walk on the ancient ice of the Tasman, Fox or Franz Josef glaciers in the Southern Alps; Experience white water rafting on rivers that range from the gentle to the hair raising on an expedition that can last for a few hours to several days through wild, remote country; Hang on tight as you join the daredevil jet boat skippers in their amazing craft on some of the swiftest rivers in the country.

Dive to the wreck of the Rainbow Warrior, a Greenpeace ship sunk by French secret agents, or the Mikhail Lermontov, a Russian cruise ship that sunk in the Marlborough Sounds.

Journey into the depths of the spectacular national parks aboard a scenic flight in a small plane or helicopter - marvel at famous fiords, spectacular mountain peaks and glaciers, dramatic waterfalls, lush forest or view volcanic activity up close as you hover above some of the most stunning scenery the world has on offer.