Outdoor recreation in Auckland, New Zealand

The Piha Canyon can offer visitors to Auckland another thrilling and outstanding experience. How about repelling down the steep walls of this canyon, between rushing fresh waterfalls, maybe exploring hidden caves and experience the thrill of jumping in to a mountain pool from the highest of heights. A good idea is to plan to spend an entire day exploring this region and be sure to pack your swimming attire because the beach at Piha is one of the most beautiful beaches in New Zealand. This beach can offer it's guests rock cliffs, clean crystal waters and amazing views of a rugged New Zealand coastline.

Auckland city and region is a great place to experience the thrills and spills of popular water sports as this city is surrounded by water. You can find plenty of rental companies willing to charter you a boat and/or water ski equipment. Anyone who wishes to see the amazing underwater world around New Zealand can particpate in a scuba dive at the Goat Island Dive who offer not only classes but also equipment to rent.

Whatever your definition of adventure is, Auckland city has something to offer you and you won't be disappointed. You can be rest assured that when you are ready to take a break from your extreme outdoor adventure pursuits, there are plenty of calm gardens and excellent cafe's to explore. Not forgeting to mention that as well as excellent opportunities for shopping which will help you unwind from a very busy day of exploring the great New Zealand wilderness!

Auckland is the place for highlights and adventure

Auckland is the largest and most populated city in New Zealand and is a very popular tourist destination among international visitors. This great kiwi city offers a huge variety of interesting activities, beautiful landscape, interesting climates and fantastic places ready to explore. It is home to 2 unique mountain ranges, close to 50 volcanoes, more than 50 islands and 3 individual harbours so this city has something for everyone!

For the daring tourist, there are track adventures that offer the chance to get up close and personal with the native bush life of New Zealand. You could rent your own four-wheeler from any number of tourist operators that with a short training session will enable you into and through forests and beaches on a guided tour! This would be a very fast-paced adventure for the whole family. Children over 5 could double with their parents and kids who are at least 14 years old could take their own four-wheeler on a tour.

For the total New Zealand extreme thrill in Auckland, head over to the AJ Hackett Bungee Experience! This adventure will give you the awesome opportunity to bungee jump from a specially incorporated platform on the Auckland Harbor Bridge! Also in addition to the extreme adrenaline rush of this highflying adventure, the jump will also offer one of the best views of Auckland city! Kids can participate as long as they are 10 or older.

To see an Auckland bungy jump click this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTLECRduwjU