Best Adventurous Things to Do in Auckland

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Best Adventurous Things to Do in Auckland

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  • Zimminaroundtheworld
    Okinawa Prefecture, Japan1,982 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I highly recommend a day trip to Rangitoto Island from Auckland. It's a 30 ish minute ferry ride. You pretty much come here to hike, so keep that in mind. There are no stores or anything on the island so come prepared for the day and wear comfortable clothes. The hike to the summit was easy and scenic. I also di the coastal trail which was my favorite. It took about 2.5-3 hours to complete the summit and coastal trail. The landscape was unique, you pass lava fields and beautiful coast lines. Just remember when the ferry departs, you don't want to get stranded!
    Written 7 February 2025
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  • Epic Scuba
    24 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stunning beauty and amazing marine life. Take your camera, you are gonna see some BIG snapper and many other fish. Winter is best for water visibility.
    Written 1 August 2024
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  • Janine M
    Perth, Australia2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I have been visiting my partners family in NewZealand for 20years and we always like exploring but we were totally blown away with how special the caves are.Definetly the best attraction in NewZealand for me.

    My partner originally a Kiwi was totally blown away none of his family had been there.

    A must see.

    Definitely for the adventurous.
    My Darling is 69 and I'm 57 but I couldn't imagine alot of our friends being able to do it as they are overweight and not fit enough.

    Thanks so much to the owners/ and host with the most.
    Phil and Anne are definitely the salt of the earth people and we felt so privileged and inspired to meet them.
    At 77 Phil guided us unbelievably, Sharpe, bloody fit bloody funny.
    Just absolute legends
    Written 20 January 2025
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  • Maria Uluilelata
    15 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We loved Spookers. The ticket gets you in to 3 experiences- The Haunted House, Disturbia and Cornevil (The Corn Maze). We arrived at around 7.30 and during this experience we had a variety of characters come out to give the meet n greet in Spookers style which is only a snapshot of the experience.
    Please ensure you read the FAQs - regarding clothing, shoes, weather ID etc and I also advise you put repellant on before you do Cornevil.

    We had zero expectation before we got there and were just open to whatever it had to offer. We weren't disappointed and all I can say is prepare for the jump fright, scream (yours and theirs).

    Our favourite was Cornevil - imagine walking into a corn maze hearing screams, chainsaws etc and in the dark. Please note this is the experience that takes on average 45-50mins but we also know that it has taken some people much longer. Be careful with footing- shine the torch on the ground to avoid tripping etc.

    The characters found out my son and his best friends name and occasionally started screaming both their names that added to all of the fun.

    Thank you to the Spookers team for an awesome experience. We look forward to coming back to do the Woods.

    Kingston and Louis from Porirua
    Written 18 January 2025
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  • Ken
    Auckland, New Zealand103 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This place was fantastic the service the people. They took good care of us the staff was extremely welcoming and very friendly we were at ease the entire time. The track itself was lovely couple of uphill and downhill it was quite diverse. The horses are also lovely theyre taken care of and amazing companions.
    Written 22 December 2023
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  • angchweeleng
    127 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Get a good workout reaching the summit. If you want to play it a safe and give yourself more time to summit, visit the lava caves and take pictures, choose the 9.30am ferry to the island and 3.30pm ferry back.
    Bring along a hiking pole to ease the pressure on your knees especially on the way down.
    Written 10 January 2025
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  • StaceyCheer
    Arapuni, New Zealand161 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wow, I didn't realise this place was so big! We had beautiful weather, luckily, as most of the park is outside. There were so many different reptiles! I especially loved all of the different turtles and tortoises, but the stars of show have to be the iguanas! Bit of a hike over hilly ground, which my elderly father found pretty tiring, but overall a fabulous spot to spend a couple of hours!
    Written 31 May 2024
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  • Josey160
    Auckland, New Zealand41 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Awesome views from top of Windy Canyon. Would not recommend this
    Track if you are not particularly fit
    As there are literally hundreds of
    Steps to top of Canyon. Would not
    Advise trip on Windy day
    Written 25 August 2024
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  • shanegV1996YY
    Auckland, New Zealand1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Enjoyed the setup and helpful training, a great experience overall. Will definitely do it again. My sister couldn't stop talking about the Google earth in VR, it was awesome.
    Written 14 August 2021
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  • TravelReviewer
    Auckland, New Zealand151 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Has plenty of equipment for hire and multiple places that you are able to ski down the slope from. It is just one slope which is quite crowded. This leads to people falling over and then you will have to swerve around them. Otherwise it's a great indoor experience. They usually have the temperature around -5°c (23°f). The restaurant is very generic but is good for something to restore energy after skiing for a long while. Overall, I'd say it's a pretty good option for skiing in Auckland.
    Written 10 October 2024
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  • Phoebe
    Auckland Central, New Zealand10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Went on a Friday afternoon and were helped by Ben who went above and beyond (literally) and even climbed so he could get some photos of me and my friend. He was an absolute super star from the get go with an awesome attitude. When he offered to go the extra mile for our photos we were so impressed. Looking forward to going back!
    Written 7 September 2019
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  • Connector04918388361
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great fun! Puzzles were challenging but not ridiculous. Everything worked, staff was friendly. Would recommend to anyone.
    Written 3 January 2025
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  • Ally H
    Auckland, New Zealand8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A lot of fun and good for parties. A little bit pricy but not to bad. Amazing staff the interact with the kids and play with them.
    Written 30 September 2023
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  • Senita p
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Kids always have fun here. They burn off energy while having laughs, playing games, they love the b-ball hoop there and by the time we leave are always exhausted which is good for me. We visit frequently at the request of the kids. Good time for parents to catch up on work, read a book while the kids are running around safely
    Written 15 January 2025
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  • Megan B
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Friendly staff and challenging games, highly recommend! Lot’s of codes to break, interesting challenges. Would have booked more if we were here longer.
    Written 8 January 2025
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