Go for Wicked Water Sport Excursions in New Zealand!
No matter where you are in NZ you are never far from the water. Beaches, lakes, rivers and dams are readily available by vehicle and foot. We have endeavoured to list a few of many well frequented water related holiday activities here, which are guaranteed to provide an unforgettable experience.
If you love water sports you are sure to enjoy the following pursuits.
Kayaking & Canoeing
You can’t beat sea kayaking in the Abel Tasman and Marlborough Sounds when it comes to pristine water, amazing scenery and wildlife encounters with seals, dolphins and penguins. A few local providers include: Abel Tasman Kayaks and Marlborough Sounds Adventure Company. Perhaps you are new to kayaking; why not learn from professionally trained guides before enjoying a paddling trip – New Zealand Kayak School provides a range of courses for beginners, intermediate and advanced boaters alike.
Surfing
If surfing is your passion you will enjoy the benefit of uncrowded waves, beautiful landscapes and a fantastic choice of beach breaks, river bars, point breaks, and reef breaks. Popular surf locations include Raglan, Taranaki, Christchurch and Dunedin. Never surfed before? Never fear, there are plenty of surf schools and instructors located around New Zealand’s surf regions. New Zealand Surf Tours based in Auckland offer 1 – 12 day tours and lessons with Surfing New Zealand Endorsed Coaches.
White Water Rafting
Enjoy the thrills and spills of white water river rafting. It is adventure at its best, an amazing holiday activity for adrenaline seekers. Rafting providers offer a wide range of tours varying in intensity and duration. A great family or small group option that is sure to get your blood pumping. Much-loved companies include Wet ‘n’ Wild Rafting in Rotorua & Queenstown Rafting in the South Island of New Zealand.
Fishing
- Freshwater salmon & trout fly fishing are world renowned in New Zealand. Local providers cater to both novice and pro fisherman with a range of touring options. Well liked fly fishing operators include Fishing in New Zealand and Baywest Fishing Charters in Taupo, located in the central North Island. Further South, Back Country Trout offers fly fishing trips amongst mystically alpine settings, located in Fairlie, in the Central South Island of NZ.
- Saltwater & big game fishing are popular coastal sports in NZ, with surfcasting, rock fishing and chartered fishing boat trips all readily available options. Exceptional locations for sport fishing anglers include the East Coast of the North Island – such as the Bay of islands, Whakatane & Tutukaka. A range of catch depending on your location includes snapper, kingfish, tuna, marlin and swordfish. Blue Sea Charters is a local provider in the Bay of islands.
Active travellers to New Zealand can expect to find an unlimited array of water related outdoor adventure, attractions and activities as they explore our magnificent country.
(by David Smith)