Best outdoor adventures for couples
Love the outdoors, want to discover more with your loved one this weekend? The South Island is the perfect place for thrill seekers and explorers, Valentines Day doesn’t mean splashing money wining and dining at a fancy restaurant. Step away from the crowd and discover more, enjoy what this beautiful country has to offer.
Here are a few Ideas for Queenstown/Wanaka and Te Anau:
Ben Lomond Horse Treks, Queenstown
What’s more romantic that feeling the freedom and exhilaration by horseback. Just like in all the movies- be swept of your feet by your knight in shining armour as friendly, knowledgeable guides take you through some of NZ's most spectacular scenery on horseback.
Watersports, Queenstown
Don’t want to venture to far for some summer fun....head to Queenstown’s main beach. Enjoy the stunning Lake Wakatipu on a wide range of water gear ideal for a romantic couple’s activity including Peddle Boats, 3-Wheel Aqua Bikes, and double kayaks.
Rippled Earth Kayaking, Glenorcy
Adventure across one of New Zealand's most scenic mountain lakes within the Southern Alps by Kayak, you can’t get closer than a double kayak with beautiful surroundings at the head of Lake Wakatipu.
The Original Kawarau Bridge Bungy Jump in Queenstown
For the ultimate thrill seeking couple, take a tandem Bungy jump on Queenstown’s original Bungy Jump and go from nervous to completely elated in five seconds.
Queenstown Shotover River Helicopter Ride and White Water Rafting, Queenstown.
Almost a Bear Grylls adventure, take a helicopter to the river where you will raft down the exhilarating white waters. Another couple thrill seeking adventure. Shotover River Heli Rafting is the only way to experience Shotover River rafting.
Milford Sound Full-Day Tour from Queenstown including Helicopter Flight
For the discovering couple that enjoy to take in the sights. Snuggle up and enjoy Milford Sound by land, sea and air on this ultimate full-day tour. First, you'll travel through magnificent alpine landscapes to Milford Sound. Then take a leisurely 2-hour Milford Sound cruise to enjoy the scenery and wildlife as you sail the full length of the fiord to the Tasman Sea, then return by a scenic helicopter flight.
3-Day Hollyford Track Guided Walk with Scenic Helicopter Flight
Located in spectacular Fiordland National Park on New Zealand’s South Island, the Hollyford Track is one of the country’s greatest hiking trails, step into nature and leave your busy lifestyle behind for a few days whilst you connect with your loved one in a guided walk, from the snow-capped mountains of the Southern Alps through ancient native rainforest, past pristine rivers and lakes, and to the remote sand dunes and surf of the rugged West Coast.
Wanaka River Journeys, Adventure Tour
Experience an exciting half day wilderness jet boating adventure together, set amongst the spectacular scenery of World Heritage Mount Aspiring National Park! Feel the wind in your hair and clutch your lovers hand on the thrill seeking jet boat as you wind your way past towering mountains, waterfalls and Lord of The Rings film locations on a jet boating sensation like no-other! A highlight is the remote guided walk into an ancient beech forest, a great opportunity to experience real New Zealand wilderness.
Otago Central Rail Trail Bike Tour
Take the time to bike alongside each other on the Otago Central Rail Trail on this day trip from Queenstown or Wanaka. Soak up the stunning landscapes as you cycle through lush farmland and spectacular gorges, across wooden bridges, over viaducts and through tunnels along a 21.7-mile (35-kilometer) section of the trail.
Te Anau Glow Worm Caves Tour
The fascinating Te Anau caves system on the western shore of Lake Te Anau offers an underground adventure that will drop a romantic and magical charm on your date. This tour takes you to a mysterious underground world of rushing water before drifting in silent darkness beneath the luminous shimmer of thousands of glow-worms.
Milford Track Guided Day Walk from Te Anau
Soak up the magnificent scenery of the Milford Track, often described as one of the finest walks in the world. On this day trip from Te Anau, you'll walk the first section of the Milford Track. Your naturalist guide will lead you on a leisurely walk through ancient beech forest and grassy flats, perfect time to soak in the scenery, clear the mind and focus on each other.
There’s nothing more than enjoying your time together and reflecting on life surrounded bu the pristine natural wonders of the South Island. It’s all on your doorstep, let Valentine ’s Day take you on an adventure that you’ll both remember.
