10 Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks in South Island That You Shouldn't Miss

Not all companies are created equal. Our exceptional style of service is all part of your experience, our goal; to put a smile on your face either from fear or delight! Our 109m high Canyon Swing with a 60m freefall, and 182m high Extreme Zipline with a 5m drop are just the ticket to get your heart pumping. Whichever way you jump, launch or get released, there’s a fun or scary style for you. Gravity is a toy. Come out and play.

Ziptrek Ecotours is NZ's #1 Original Zipline tour and offers an exhilarating eco-adventure situated 450m (1500ft) above Queenstown. You'll hang out in magnificent treehouses, breathe pristine mountain air and glide through the treetops on a series of ziplines with spectacular views. Your knowledgeable guides will manage everything technical, while you enjoy a thrilling tour with an environmental focus.

Christchurch Adventure Park is your home to adventure in Christchurch's Port Hills. Take our chairlift to access the largest collection of gravity assisted mountain biking trails in the Southern Hemisphere or simply to take in the stunning views. Experience the Port Hills like never before with our Zipline Tour. Four dual ziplines including NZ's highest and NZ's longest is a thrill like no other. Our up-hill trail allows Guests to walk or ride up for free and either ride down on our trails or jump on the chairlift to head down and enjoy the views. Our professional mountain bike coaches are on hand for lessons to suit all skill and confidence levels to make the most our of your time at teh Park. To round off the CAP experience relax in our cafe and bar and watch the adventure all around.

Paradise Ziplines offers a visually spectacular, unique and diverse zipline experience, which is fully guided but hands on. One of the most beautiful courses in the world, Paradise Ziplines is a spectacular gorge zipline adventure which takes you on a journey through pristine native beech forest over an alpine stream starting high, then bring you down just meters above the water, the 8 lines provide a total 1km of zipping fun over varied terrain. Suitable for everyone with good mobility, this experience provides an excellent blend of personal challenge, achievement and exhilaration. No prior experience is necessary, our guides do all the technical stuff! The drive from Queenstown along the side of Lake Wakatipu to Glenorchy is an attraction in itself, allowing you to wind down and get away from the hustle and bustle of Queenstown.

Just a 10 minute drive from Invercargill city centre, Adventure Southland is the perfect setting to satisfy your inner adventure junky. With 12 exciting challenges on offer, our high ropes course is sure to test groups of all sizes and abilities. Or try our outdoor climbing wall, abseil tower and 65m zipline – sure to make your visit to Invercargill a memorable one! If you’re looking for some friendly competition, then Ultimate Archery is for you. A cross between dodgeball and archery, this exhilarating game uses a bow and foam tipped arrows to eliminate your opponents. There are range of rule variations to try, making it the perfect way to battle with your friends and family. Push your limits, face your fears, or compete with your friends and family in a safe, fun and supportive environment.

Cable Bay Adventure Park. Only 15 minutes from central Nelson and home to the amazing Skywire Experience - the worlds longest flying fox; guided Quad bike tours, Horse treks, ride in the amphibious Argo or challenge your friends to a game of Paintball. Licensed Cafe onsite. MTB and E-Bikes available to hire, developing range of trails and access to the property for walking and biking free of charge (with signed waiver). Open 7 days, see website for booking times (closed Christmas Day only)

The latest innovation from the bungy pioneers!! Perfect for families, friends and tour groups! Comprised of three zip lines, allowing for singles or tandems, up to six people can ride at once! At speeds of up to 60kph, riders will cruise 130m alongside the Kawarau River, and at the end be returned to the starting point while taking in panoramic views of the Kawarau Bridge.

Looking for things to do in Queenstown? We offer a full travel information & booking service for all things snow, biking, adventure & sightseeing. After many years of living and working in the adventure capital of the world we've confidently hand-selected the best Queenstown has to offer. Every activity listed has been tried and tested, every line skied and every trail ridden. It’s a pain staking job but someone has to do it!

We offer Self-drive (rental car) and Private driver (fully guided) New Zealand customised all inclusive itineraries and trips. With over 30 years' of Tourism Industry experience our dedicated team of hardworking and passionate local Christchurch based Kiwi staff offer you peace of mind as we plan together your trip of a lifetime. New Zealand "the world in one" you will not be disappointed.