WANAKA NEW ZEALAND WATER ACTIVITIES
In New Zealand we're always finding reasons to get onto, into or under the water. Our sailing prowess has won the America's Cup twice, we invented the jet boat and if a new water sport happens along, such as kite surfing, we're very quick to get it sorted. Wherever you travel in the country, there will be opportunities to take a cruise, go fishing, paddle a kayak or catch a joy ride in a fast-moving water craft of some
kind. You'll also have the chance to collect some new water sports skills - maybe it's time to learn how to surf, dive or flick a fly rod.
Ocean, lake or river, water always means fun.
Surfing
In New Zealand you're always close to the sea, and chances are there's a great surf break not far along the coast.
If you've thought about learning to surf, but never found the time, a New Zealand holiday is your perfect opportunity. Sign up for lessons at one of our surf schools and you'll arrive back home with a whole new set of skills.
If you already know how to surf, there are beach, reef, point and river-mouth breaks that will keep you busy for hours.
For a feast of great waves follow Surf Highway 45 around the Taranaki coast - it curves through 180 degrees, so there's always something happening. Further north is Raglan, which has achieved legendary status thanks to its epic left-hand point break. Other North Island locations - such as Piha, Muriwai, Waipu, Mount Maunganui and Gisborne - are pumping when conditions are right. In the South Island check out Kaikoura and Dunedin.
Diving
With around 15,000 kilometres of coastline and hundreds of offshore islands, New Zealand offers divers a vast and diverse underwater landscape.
A network of substantial marine reserves protects an abundance of marine life in clean, clear waters. You can dive wrecks, drop-offs and sub-tropical reefs; explore huge kelp forests, swim with school fish or clown around with the seals.
Many of the popular spots are easily accessed from the mainland coast or you can take a boat to a remote reef or island. For something new, try the serenity of kayak diving or a descent after dark.
The late Jacques Cousteau considered the Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve to be one of the world's top five diving locations. Other popular areas are the Bay of Islands, the dramatic fiords of the South Island and Stewart Island's kelp forests.
Don't forget your diver's certification card. If you are not certified, instruction and certification are available here.
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