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Welcome to Backpackers Downunder - New Zealand

So you are thinking of visiting ‘ The Land of the Long White Cloud ’ ....         

Then get ready for the ‘ Adventure of Your Life ’

Adrenalin seekers hunt out New Zealand for it’s Adventure Travel, so if it is Bungy at the Kawarau Bridge, White Water Rafting, Sky Diving from 12,000 ft, Sea Kayaking, Jet Boats, or exploring the Mountains and Bush, get on a plane and search out this wild wilderness as soon as possible. Read on, and plan your trip to this green land of ' middle earth '.

This month Backpackers Downunder visits Paihia in the Far North and Rotorua - the cultural centre of New Zealand. Take a browse through the features to discover what this beautiful country has to offer.

Check out some great photos of New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Region.

 

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Camping in Kenilworth Rainbow Springs is a place that will take your breath away. It's quiet beauty allows you to relax amongst the native bush, ferns, trees and plants that are unique to New Zealand. Here you can see local birdlife, various specimens of Rainbow, Brown and Tiger trout... more
Paihia and the Bay of Islands. Visit the Hole in the Rock in the 1600HP EXCITOR. Awesome Adventures to Cape Reinga at the Top of New Zealand. Swim with the Dolphins in New Zealands finest Maritime Park home to Dolphins, orca, whales,penguins, endless fish & birdlife. Sea Kayaking tranquil waters, unspoilt beaches, with overnight camping stays.....more
A great place to learn about our New Zealand culture is the New Zealand Maori Arts & Crafts and Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve. Maori guides are available to share with you their knowledge and show you around the many exhibits including the traditional maori village, the carving school, weaving house and you are free to walk around a Natural Thermal Valley where mudpools and geysers abound... more
Whale Watching Skyline Skyrides Rotorua is located on Fairy Springs Road as you drive southbound into Rotorua and is the ultimate place to spend several hours with the family. The list of activities includes the famous luge, the exhilarating sky swing, target shooting and so much more... more

 

Activity Suggestion

Awesome Excitement

Zorbing is a tumble in the park

Awesome Action

Rafting with River Rats NZ

Rafting with River Rats in New Zealand