Great places for exploration and adventure travel
September 24, 2009 by admin
Filed under Tourists Attractions
New Zealand is definitely one of my favorite destinations for adventure travel and ecotourism. I spent a month sampling from an all you can eat buffet of high-adrenaline activities that are so dear to the local kiwis (New Zealanders).
Black water rafting in the famous glow-worm caves of Waitomo offers challenging climbs, drops, and a peaceful cruise down a winding subterranean river. First you must rappel down a pit that drops straight down into the ground, where you can look at strange fossils gleaming on the wet walls. Then you have to cross a huge black chasm. You’ll bob along on a tube in velvety darkness with glow worms hanging like stars off the dripping stalactites. Then after wading through eel inhabited waters, you must climb up through a waterfall to emerge on dry ground again.
The skydiving and bungee jumping are also extremely exciting activities to take part in here. There are a number of reputable companies for this. In fact, New Zealand is home to the highest bungee jump in the world.
Try kayaking in the Golden Bay, where the guides will tell you tales of the cannibalism and violence of a bay that was once called Murderer’s Bay. The shallow turquoise waters and the white sands provide a perfect view for the hike back through gorgeous coastal rain forest.
Then try white water rafting on one of New Zealand’s many picturesque waterways! The guides will of course tell horror stories of deaths on the river before they take you on an exhilarating ride down the rapids!
Finally, for the ultimate adventure travel to the south island for a hike on the monolithic glaciers. Your guide will cut steps for you to help you along the way, but walking accross thin rickety bridges over huge drops- you won’t just be shivering from the cold! The ice caves will astound you…
Finish of your trip with a hike through the rainforest- this was my favorite thing to do of all… You may never want to leave when you’re surrounded by the miro trees and the call and response of kiwis in the distance.
