Clip 'n Climb Mt Eden
Colourful, themed climbing walls including stained glass, glow-in-the-dark, timed walls plus a vertical drop slide. Auto-belay system means no climbing partner needed.
Adventure Activities in Auckland
Do Auckland lists 20 adventure activities. SkyJump off the Sky Tower is $330, the Harbour Bridge Bungy is $260 and the SkyWalk is $215. At the other end, indoor climbing at Extreme Edge is $22 and Clip 'n Climb is $24. Minimum ages apply to most of them.
BOUNCEinc North Shore
Trampoline park with huge free jump area, dodgeball court, X-Run obstacle course, high rope challenge and trampoline wall. Mini area for tots with slides and ball pits.
Zero Latency VR Auckland
Free-roam VR on Cook Street. No cables, no backpack, a two hundred square metre arena and up to eight of you at once. From thirteen, or ten with an adult.
Game Over Auckland
Indoor electric go-karts on a two hundred metre track at Albany, with laser tag and a forty-machine arcade in the same building. Book ahead.
SkyWalk Auckland
Walk around the outside of the Sky Tower on a 1.2m wide platform, 192m above the city - with no handrails. Full body harness keeps you safe while guides lead heart-pumping challenges.
Wero Whitewater Park
Two whitewater rafting courses (Grade 2 and Grade 4) plus the world's highest man-made waterfall. Kayak and SUP hire on the 9000 sqm lake.
Auckland Harbour Bridge Bungy
New Zealand's only ocean-touch bungy jump from a custom 'Bungy Pod' on the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Optional ocean dip available. Watch from the viewing platform for free.
Rainbow's End
New Zealand's largest theme park with over 20 rides and attractions, including a roller coaster, log flume, drop tower and Kidz Kingdom for under 8s. Located in Manukau.
Waitakere Ranges Regional Park
16,000 hectares of native rainforest with over 250km of walking and tramping tracks. Visit Arataki Visitor Centre for Maori carvings, displays and views over the Tasman Sea.
Live Wire Super Park Highbury
Indoor entertainment hub with trampolines, foam pits, inflatable zone, ball pit, mini town playground, 6-lane bowling alley, laser tag, mini golf and arcade games.
Rangitoto Island
Take the ferry to Auckland's youngest volcano (just 600 years old) and hike to the summit through lava fields and the world's largest pohutukawa forest. Bring water and sunscreen.
Snowplanet
New Zealand's only indoor snow dome where you can ski, snowboard or snow tube all year round. Three lifts, terrain park and Winter Wonderland for kids. Just 30 minutes north of the city.
Gravity NZ Trampoline Park
1000 sqm of connected trampolines, ninja course, extreme dodgeball, foam pit, basketball hoops and an under-5s area. Sessions on the hour. Two locations: Mt Wellington and Manukau.
SkyJump Auckland
New Zealand's highest jump - a 192m base jump by wire from the Sky Tower. Reach speeds of 85kph during an 11-second freefall. The ultimate Auckland adrenaline experience.
Extreme Edge Panmure
Over two hundred climbing routes in a converted aircraft hangar, plus auto-belays if you have no partner and a pirate zone for the under-nines.
America's Cup Sailing - Explore Group
Race a real America's Cup yacht on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour. Help crew the 80-foot NZL40/41 yacht with experienced skippers. Great for groups, dates or thrill seekers.
Auckland Harbour Bridge Climb
New Zealand's only bridge climb takes you to the top of the iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge for stunning panoramic views of the city, harbour and Hauraki Gulf. 90-minute guided experience.
EcoZip Adventures Waiheke
Three 200m dual-cable ziplines side-by-side over native forest and a working vineyard on Waiheke Island. Includes a forest walk learning about local flora. Stunning views of the Hauraki Gulf.
Auckland Sea Kayaks - Sunset & Twilight Tours
Paddle to Rangitoto from St Heliers, walk up for the sunset, eat a barbecue on the island, come home under headlamps. Six to seven hours, from fourteen.
Fergs Kayaks Auckland
Kayak, SUP and paddle board hire and lessons on Auckland's waterfront. Guided tours include Rangitoto Island summit, bioluminescence night kayaking and city lights night tours.
Auckland's adventure options are unusually central. The bungy and the sky jumps are in the city itself, the whitewater park is in Manukau, and the sea kayaking leaves from Okahu Bay. Check the minimum age and any weight or health restrictions before you book.
Common questions
What adventure activities are there in Auckland?
Bungy off the Harbour Bridge, SkyJump and SkyWalk at the Sky Tower, zip lining on Waiheke, whitewater rafting at Wero, sea kayaking to Rangitoto and indoor climbing.
How much does the Auckland bungy cost?
The Auckland Harbour Bridge Bungy starts at $260 a person and the Harbour Bridge Climb starts at $165. SkyJump off the Sky Tower starts at $330.
What is the cheapest adventure activity?
Indoor climbing. Extreme Edge Panmure is $22 and Clip 'n Climb Mt Eden is $24. Both are indoors, so weather isn't a factor.
Is there a minimum age?
Almost always. Climbing, bungy, whitewater and the sky jumps all set one, and it varies by operator. The minimum age is on every listing page.