Auckland · AUCKLAND ADVENTURE SPORTS
17 tours
Auckland operators run more auckland adventure sports tours than the place strictly needs, which makes choosing the hard part. These 15 are the ones to book, with prices, durations and the standout details laid out below.
Fly side by side on three 650-foot dual ziplines over Waiheke native forest, with vineyard views and a guided walk back.
“A fabulous activity - Waiheke is very worth a visit and this activity was a fun and different way to view the island ! Thank you to Marcus and Ashley for making this a great afternoon .”
Waiheke Island zipline and forest walk from Auckland. Small group, panoramic Hauraki Gulf views, three 200-meter flights, guided nature walk.
“Ella and the other tour guide/zipline "handlers" (perhaps Sophie? Sorry, I forgot her name!) were so kind and friendly. They kept us safe and shared lots of good facts about the forest as we walked through on the way back to the starting point. Make sure to grab the rope at the end of each Zipline! Be prepared to do a good amount of walking with some hills. Beautiful, educational, great experience. Fun!”
Tandem skydiving in Auckland from 13,000 to 18,000 feet, up to 75 seconds freefall, incredible coast views, all equipment included.
“Fantastic once in a lifetime experience! Wonderful people, our guides were so supportive and welcoming. Great activity from start to finish. Would highly recommend!”
Learn to surf at Te Arai Beach with a small-group 2-hour lesson, gear provided, optional pickup, and ocean safety skills.
“We booked four days of private lessons with Maya and couldn’t have asked for a better instructor. She handled different levels with ease — from beginner to intermediate — and was wonderful with our 7-year-old daughter who was just starting. Thanks to her great advice and sharp eye, we all got up and caught waves. Big thanks to Maya!”
Waiheke ziplining, olive oil tasting, and vineyard lunch with ferry transport. Small group capped at 12, big views, easy planning.
“The tour was amazing. Best gift for Mother's Day. Peter our guide deserves a special shout out. He was a star and a genuine wine enthusiast. The zipline was one of a kind experience too. I was amazed the hospitality of the people in Waiheke. You people are awesome! The only downside of this trip has to be a racist woman at the waiheke ferry terminal who was checking our tickets. She was rude and must watch her filthy mouth. I will ensure I write a complaint letter about her to fullers ferry. Thank you waiheke zipline for making our day so memorable.”
Rent a Yamaha jet ski on Auckland's Hibiscus Coast, with safety training, optional fishing, and custom Hauraki Gulf island routes.
“Jurgen was a great guide. It was my first time, and despite being scared to death, I managed to do it.”
Advanced snorkel at Goat Island, Leigh: learn equalizing and snorkel clearing, small group, wetsuit gear, rays and snapper.
“GOAT island dive and snorkel did a great job explaining things and safety issues. Our equipment fit well and our guide Conner showed us the dish we might in our preparation. In the water it was very nice with Conner showing the fish and filming the event. We would do it again even though the sea was too rough and we had to go to Matheson Bay.”
Learn to surf on Auckland’s west coast at Muriwai Beach in a 2-hour small group lesson with provided gear, coaching, and safety focus.
“Jacob was amazing and really helped me as someone who has never surf in my life. He explained very well & gave great assistance. I had an amazing time.”
Climb the Auckland Harbour Bridge with a guide, walk over water, and enjoy summit views plus a photos and video package.
“Fantastic arvo & we were the only 2 on the climb so was a small personalised tour! Benny had great knowledge of the area so had tips for us to enjoy our last days here!”
Auckland canyoning in Piha rainforest, 50-meter abseils, slot canyons, lunch included, then black-sand beach and Lion Rock.
“Adam was great and friendly guy. professional climber so we felt safe with him. nature was beautiful and whole tour was really fun.”
Private Black Labyrinth black-water rafting from Auckland, with BBQ lunch, hot showers, and a Kiwi House visit in one long action-packed day.
“This was an incredible experience, and I am so glad we did it. My kids (12 and 16) rate it as one of the top experiences of their trip.”
Private Auckland-to-Rotorua canopy zipline tour with 1,200m zip lines, 18m abseil, 50m cliff walk, tandem 400m, pickup and lunch.
“We did a mother and son trip and had so much fun doing the ziplining. Of course that all started with having a wonderful private driver and tour guide, Ama. She was punctual, had a bag of treats which was a nice touch. I loved that she shareRead more”
Challenge 100+ forest obstacles in Auckland with safety gear, a briefing, and thrilling flying foxes up to 30m in the air.
“Adrenalin is the right name! My heart rate was so high but we had so much fun. The course was fun but challenging. I expected more oversight and assistance from the staff despite it not being a guided experience. No one died so... hey. I Read more”
Beginner surf lesson at Te Arai Beach, Auckland. Small groups, wetsuits and boards included, tides timed, plus photos and videos.
“I joined the girls on curls lessons with Lydia. I learnt a lot, really enjoyed it and progressed in my surfing skills. Highly recommend, I was nervous at first but had such a great time, friendly atmosphere, very targeted instruction and good equipment. Can't wait to go back.”
Private 2-hour surf lesson at Te Arai, Auckland. One-on-one coaching, all equipment and sunscreen included for beginners and improvers.
“Andrew was great with my 2 daughters, they loved the experience and are now keen to do regular lessons to improve on their skills!”
