How to have a wonderful time in New Zealand - at a discounted price

Posted on 21/04/2019 by Spaceships Crew

It's that time. Time to plan your New Zealand road trip. Whether it's just a holiday or part of a once-in-a-lifetime backpacking trip, we have discounts and deals on amazing must-do NZ activities for you. You've worked hard for your money so wouldn’t it be nice to be able to find activities at a discounted price?

Awesome & discounted activities in New Zealand

There are tons of outings in New Zealand that you can find at a discount to make your vacation funds stretch further. Many times, deals are open-ended, with no expiration date, which is nice if your plans change for your vacation.

By using our free road trip planning tool, you can simply book & add activities so you'll be getting the max out of each day of your road trip. As most of the discounted activities are open-dated vouchers, you can simply drag & drop to update your trip. Easy as. See for more info about the road trip planning tool.

Whitewater Rafting

This one has a fat discounted price. There are three waterfalls, fourteen rapids and photographers taking your picture along the way. These tours are conducted seven days a week, with three departure times each day. Check out all current deals & discounts on activities.

NZ must-do: whitewater rafting, for instance in Queenstown - photo: Queenstown Rafting (CC BY ND 2.0)

Scenic Helicopter Tour and Alpine Landing

Giant discount on this outing. You can book a single person, a couple or a charter of as many as six people. Fly out from Queenstown Airport to take in the exquisite sites and landscape, including waterfalls and the cliffs of the sea.

You’ll land at an alpine area and view nature like you’ve never seen in your lifetime. This tour is great if you don’t have a lot of time but you hunger to see many sites in this beautiful country. Check out all current deals & discounts on activities.

Skydiving in New Zealand

if you have been curious about skydiving, you can skydive strapped to an expert skydiver (tandem) from a whopping 20k feet at a nice low price. The views of both coasts of New Zealand, Great Barrier Island and Mt. Taranaki are breathtaking as you freefall for 80 seconds. Check out all current deals & discounts on activities.

Tandem skydiving in New Zealad | photo: David Holt (CC BY SA 2.0)

Self-guided Jet Ski tour

If you are wanting to have more of an individualized experience, you should try a self-guided Jet Ski tour by Waiheke Island - also at a discounted price. You can tour around the island at your own pace and see the beauty of the land at ground level - an experience both laid back and exhilarating. Check out all current deals & discounts on activities.

Tiritiri Matangi bird sanctuary

Bird lovers will love Tiritiri Matangi bird sanctuary by Hauraki Gulf. There are a number of rare and unusual birds there, and you can either take a guided tour or go by yourselves and wander the beach and trails and visit the historic lighthouse. Check out all current deals & discounts on activities.

Crater hikes

For those feeling adventurous but don't want to smash the piggy bank, there is the hike at Mt. Tarawera Crater. It is a four-hour adventure and worth the time. On your walk, your guide will tell you about the history of the area, and you will enjoy awesome views everywhere you look. You can even run down into the volcano crater! A good workout for the body and the soul. Check out all current deals & discounts on activities.

Foodie heaven

If you are more in the mood for less activity and more food, you can check out a place called SOBAR Rotorua - on Eat Street. This experience is ideal for foodies and can be had for up to 50% off. Partake in great food, wine and drinks while you listen to great live music. What a treat! Check out all current deals & discounts on activities.

Amazing Jet Boat combo

The Jet Boat Combo outing has just about everything, also at a healthy discount. This is a great experience for the family-starting with a ride in a jet boat where you can enjoy local creatures, flora and fauna.

Then when you step off the boat and into the water, the adventure begins, walking (and sometimes squeezing) in and out of huge stone walls, and then you reach paradise. The waterfalls there drop into a pool where you can enjoy hot springs and peace. Check out all current deals & discounts on activities.

Jetboating - Oh yes this is fun | Photo:Percita (CC BY SA 2.0)

Which discounted activity will you add to your road trip?

There are so many great activities to do in New Zealand, from thrillseeking activities to things to do for more laidback travellers. Since there are so many great deals, you'd better get started planning your road trip. Use the free road trip planning tool & travel guide and add all free and discounted activities to your day-to-day planning.

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