Zoe Summers
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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷ Taihape ▷
Mokai Gravity Canyon
4.5/5
I did all 3, the bungy, the swing & the fox.
I have to say, the weather was crap & i was the only one there!! but the staff were so kind and friendly (not to mention patient with me on the bungy!!!), even picked me up from my motel in Taihape. Only given a 9 due to all the other amazing things i did, it didnt quite compare, but still awesome. Would say do it before Queenstown though!!!
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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷ Queenstown Township ▷
Moonlight Stables Ltd
1.5/5
Could have been a really good ride, but was over all disappointed with it.
Got put in a ride with a family who had never ridden before, i was on an ex racer who wasn't that experienced off the track to be honest, that said, he'd have prob been fine had the others been more proficient riders. I asked to change before we even got out of the yard as he was just getting so worked up. Got put onto a 'more suitable' horse who was fine, until i was allowed to go & explore by myself, when he just napped constantly & tried taking off. In the end i just got off and walked, I have 10yrs riding experience - including competing in all disciplines but this wasn't something i enjoyed, especially since i was paying for it!!! Such a shame as the people really were lovely.
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Akaroa ▷
Swimming with Dolphins
5.0/5
two words ...
dry suits!! AWESOME!!! such cute animals, found relatively quickly, whilst seeing a whole range of other animals! Swam with about 9 or 10 of the little dolphins, crew gave excellent advice on how to attract them - clapping stones underwater, singing through your snorkle etc!
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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷ Glenorchy ▷
Dart Stables
5.0/5
Lovely staff & beautiful horses!
I went for the day & did 2 rides (can't remember which 2 now) but they were fab. As an experienced rider, your heart sinks when you're told you're going with novices, but actually it ended up being awesome! I was allowed to go off and have a few canters/gallops - told where to start/stop etc & then in the afternoon ride was trusted to escort for a bit as the others were having a few problems! Was even offered a job there! absolutely stunning scenery, completely breathtaking!!!
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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷ Matamata ▷
Rings Scenic Tours
4.5/5
I HUGGED THE PARTY TREE!!!!
a must do for all LOTR fans! So informative and just a must do!
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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷ Queenstown Township ▷
Shotover Canyon Swing
5.0/5
Just the most fun i had in the whole time i was there!!!
The guys are so so funny & the pics on your hand ... just LOL! So good with nervous people, make you really chilled, the staff here really do make it what it is! Loved the fact you could chose how you wanted to go off & could go as many times as you wanted (obv for a bit more money!)In my opinion, no trip to New Zealand is complete without at least one swing experience here!!
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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷ Queenstown Township ▷
Dart River Jet Safaris
4.0/5
Good fun, mixed it with funyaking, def the way forward!
lol i think the boat on its own would have been a bit boring, had already done the shotover jet - far more exhilirating!
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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷ Queenstown Township ▷
Skyline Luge Queenstown
3.5/5
Good fun, but def better with more people!!
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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷ Queenstown Township ▷
AJ Hackett Bungy
5.0/5
can i just say ...
OMG, I have never been so terrified in my life!!! My before pic i'm actually crying!!! That said, so, so, so, so worth it, would easily (haha, not quite!) do it again!!! Recommend it to anyone!
The downside, they don't pussyfoot around you, if you don't jump they will push! They will also do some tough talking to get you over that edge, along the lines of "you've already paid for it, you won't get a refund" & "you booked it, you paid for it, you've had time to think about it & you still came today, so you clearly want to do it, so get on with it". In my case, totally what i needed!!