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Top things to do in New Zealand with friends

We have personally selected extraordinary local experiences in nature. From authentic cultural experiences, wildlife encounters, meetings with the locals, kayaking, wine tours, cycling and sailing trips, sightseeing flights and more. Our focus is on nature conservation and small-scale locally owned companies.

Dive into an adventurous holiday with your best friends. What more could you ask for? Take a scenic flight over golden valleys, turquoise lakes and mountains. Or surf the dunes of Ninety Mile Beach. We have found the best of the best when it comes to thrill-seeking.

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Discover the underwater world of New Zealand’s best dive locations

Whangarei & Tutukaka Coast, New Zealand

Enjoy some of the best diving spots in New Zealand

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Experience a different world underground

Waitomo, New Zealand

Zip line, go tubing and climb underground waterfalls

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Go rafting in the Paparoa National Park together with your friends

Punakaiki, New Zealand

Be guided through the untamed natural wilderness of the Paparoa National Park and the Nile River Cave System

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Cycle through the remote and rugged West Coast

Hokitika, New Zealand

A 52-kilometre cycling adventure through the wilderness of the South Island’s rugged West Coast

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An epic off-road safari and walk with your friends

Wanaka, New Zealand

Discover one of the most spectacular back road journeys in New Zealand

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Hike the Queen Charlotte Track with your friends

Blenheim & Marlborough, New Zealand

The Queen Charlotte Track is a 72-kilometre multi-day hike

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Conquer the Fox Glacier Heli Hike

Franz Josef & Fox, New Zealand

Experience a helicopter ride and landing on a glacier

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Zipline through stunning native forest with your friends

Rotorua, New Zealand

A zip line adventure unlike any other

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A thrilling whitewater rafting adventure with friends

Rotorua, New Zealand

Raft grade 5 rapids including three waterfalls

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“I was lucky enough to experience Mount Aspiring National Park with a local company. It was truly unique, and I can’t recommend it enough.”

Brooke, Product Manager

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Discover a world beyond ordinary

At TravelEssence, we specialise in crafting custom-made holidays that take you off the beaten path and create memories to last a lifetime. We believe in connecting with the heart and soul of a place, introducing you to the locals who call it home. Engage in conversations with fascinating individuals who will share their stories, traditions, and way of life, leaving an indelible mark on your journey.