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Luxury New Zealand Adventure Tours made for you

New Zealand adventure tours carefully curated just for you

Tread lightly on your epic off-the-beaten-track adventure

Seek out adventure in hidden corners of the north and south islands of New Zealand, also known by its Māori name of Aotearoa, which roughly translates to ‘land of the long white cloud’. Every element of your bespoke trip will honour both the raw beauty and cultural significance of the landscape. Our aim at Jacada is to work with organisations who are aligned with our positive impact principles, so that your adventures in New Zealand can contribute to safeguarding it for future generations.

On the North Island you can enjoy the geothermal wonderland of Rotorua, with private access to bubbling mud pools and pristine hot springs, and an immersion in Māori traditions at Te Puia geothermal valley. An hour’s drive away is Taupo, on the shore of Lake Taupo, whose jewel-blue waters fill the caldera of an active super-volcano. Here, some gentle activities like hiking and fly-fishing can be arranged, with exciting opportunities to tackle the heart-pounding rapids on the Tongariro and Kaituna rivers.

Heading to the South Island, you’ll cruise the serene Marlborough Sounds on a yacht-based adventure through secluded waterways to hidden coves, or visit the dramatic landscape of the West Coast and the Glaciers, to take a glacier heli-hike and explore ice caves and crevasses. In Queenstown, experience the ultimate adrenaline rush on the famous Nevis bungy – New Zealand’s highest bungy jump – as well as zipline adventures and white water rafting, and snow activities in winter. It’s also possible to combine other New Zealand highlights in your personalised tour, such as a wine tour of Central Otago, wandering the pretty township of nearby Wanaka, or visiting Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park to cruise the fiords beneath towering peaks. New Zealand is perfect for active honeymoons, family adventure tours and bespoke group trips.

Get in touch with our expert travel designers for a tailor-made adventure tour of this truly magical country.

  • Kayaking on Falls River, Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
  • A couple hiking in Tongariro National Park, New Zealand
  • Treewalk through Forest of Tree Ferns and Giant Redwoods in Whakarewarewa Forest near Rotorua, New Zealand
  • Natural hot springs in New Zealand
  • A boat cruising along Milford Sound in New Zealand
  • A raft below Kaituna falls on the Kaituna river in New Zealand
  • A fly fisherman casting on a mountain stream in New Zealand

From our experts

Experiences picked by our specialists

Whale watch and spot seals off Kaikōura

Go whale watching and spot seals from the water in Kaikoura

Charter a yacht through Marlborough Sounds

Discover Marlborough Sounds from the deck of a luxury charter yacht

Go rafting in Queenstown

Visit Queenstown to experience the best white water rafting and jet boating in New Zealand

Ride the TranzAlpine to the glaciers

Climb aboard the TranzAlpline train from Christchurch to the dramatic landscape of the West Coast and the Glaciers

Walk the treetops above Rotorua

Walk in the treetops of the evergreen forests of Mamaku Plateau, minutes from Rotorua

A word from one of our experts

From the Nevis bungy to white water rafting, and jet boating to ziplining, New Zealand has earned its reputation as the world’s adventure capital – but no trip is complete without a kiwi introduction to Māori culture and heritage, world-class food and wine and the country’s vibrant arts scene.

Leanne Anglo Travel Designer

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Why book with Jacada?

  • Personalised design

    We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.

  • Authentic experiences

    Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.

  • Responsible travel

    Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.

New Zealand tour inspiration

Get inspired with our New Zealand example trips and then get in touch to plan your own adventure

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When to visit New Zealand for adventure activities

New Zealand’s diverse climate – from subtropical northern beaches to southern glacial valleys – makes it a year-round destination. Summer (December to February) is ideal for experiencing the country’s spectacular natural beauty, with warm, dry days often exceeding 25°C (77°F), over 15 hours of daylight, and perfect conditions for hiking, biking and beach visits, though this peak season can get very busy. For a more peaceful experience with pleasant weather, consider the shoulder seasons of autumn (March to May) or spring (September to November), when temperatures remain comfortable and attractions are less crowded – autumn brings crisp days in the south and milder conditions in the north, and spring brings rain and snowmelt, an optimum time for white water rafting. And winter? In the winter months (June to August) the South Island transforms into an adventure playground with winter sports and epic snow-capped scenery.

Whale watching

Year-round

White water rafting

September–November

Hiking

October–April

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Your trip, your story

We craft trips deeply personal, delightfully surprising and entirely one of a kind. Every Jacada journey begins in conversation with a travel designer, a specialist in their destination of expertise. Behind each journey is a wealth of insight, gathered over years of on-the-ground exploration.

Once you’re booked, you’ll meet your concierge. Based in the region you’re visiting, they’ll take care of all the details so your mind is at rest. They make the trip truly special – and truly yours.

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