Adrenaline Junkie

New Zealand is known as the adventure capital of the World and is overflowing with adrenaline pumping activities. Here you have the opportunity to pre-purchase three of New Zealand's favourite activities.

Adrenaline Junkie includes:

1. The Nevis Bungy Jump

The mother of all bungy jumps, the Nevis towers 134 metres above the Nevis River and is the ultimate traveller’s thrill. The jump gives you a massive 8.5 seconds of falling and includes transfers from Queenstown and a souvenir DVD. (For safety reasons, you must weigh at least 45kg and no heavier than 127kg)

2. Canyon Swing

Experience the World's highest rope swing at 109 metres above the dramatic Shotover River Canyon in Queenstown. You’ll freefall 60 metres into the canyon you will launch into a giant 200 metre arc swing and hit a top speed of 150 km/hour! Includes transfers from Queenstown. (For safety reasons, there is a maximum weight restriction of 135kg)

3. Taupo Skydive

Feel the wind in your hair as you jump out of a plane 15,000 ft over the beautiful Lake Taupo. You will experience over one minute of free fall followed by plenty of time to enjoy the breathtaking scenery with spectacular views of Mt Ruapehu and Mt Nguarahoe (Mt Doom) in the distance. Includes transfers by limousine and a souvenir t-shirt. (For safety reasons, there is a maximum weight restriction of 100kg.)

Add this to your New Zealand adventure package for just £385

All your activities have open dates for 12 months so you can choose when you use them.

Skills & Thrills

A CV–enhancing programme that allows you to hit the ground running. With a comprehensive hospitality training course before you start job hunting this is an ideal package if you are considering working in a bar, restaurant or hotel. But it’s not all work and no play; we’ve added a classic New Zealand tradition: bungee jumping!

Skills & Thrills includes:

Hospitality service course

This package will equip you with the skills you need to confidently work in cafés, hotels and restaurants around the country. Providing you with hands on experience this course is widely recognised amongst the industry and will give your CV an edge. The course covers:

• Bartending & cocktail mixing
• Wine service & appreciation
• Restaurant service
• Barista & coffee service
• Access to employment and placement service
• You will attend the course for two consecutive weeks on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
• This course is available in Central Auckland and Wellington.

Auckland Bridge Bungy

An exclusive bridge walk out to the specially-constructed retro 'Bungy pod'. From here you’ll leap 40 metres down over the Waitamata Harbour. Includes a souvenir t-shirt.

Add this New Zealand adventure package for just £305

The course runs all year round and IEP will be able to book the most convenient course for you. The bungee jump is valid for 12 months and can be confirmed on arrival.

Sun, Surf & Sail

Combining a 5-day surfari and an America’s Cup Sailing trip this really is the experience for testing out your sea legs!

Sun, Surf & Sail includes:

Five Day Surfari

Learn to surf whilst touring around Northland visiting some of New Zealand’s best surf beaches. This 5-day “Surfari” package is ideal for surfers (and non-surfers!) of all abilities.

• 5 days surfing with tuition
• Transport and Auckland transfers
• Equipment and wetsuit
• 4 nights accommodation in a beach-side surf lodge and meals

America’s Cup Sailing Experience

Usually the domain of billionaires and elite professional yachties, NZL 40 and NZL 41 offer the unique opportunity for everyone to experience sailing on these grand prix racing machines.

• Two hour sailing trip as a crew member on an actual America’s Cup yacht
• Take the helm, work the grinders or simply sit back and enjoy the ride as you sail in Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour.

Add this New Zealand adventure package for just £449

Surfari is seasonal: available October – April

Organic NZ

Travel around New Zealand living and working with farming families. Help feed the animals, plant crops, cultivate fields or pack the pickings. You’ll exchange a few hours work for free food and accommodation, and an experience no other traveller will be able to match. You can stay on a farm from 2 days to a month, whilst selecting your next farm destination using the WWOOF membership book.

Organic NZ includes:

• Membership to Willing Workers on Organic Farms (WWOOF) providing:
• Access to 1000+ host properties throughout New Zealand
• Food and accommodation in exchange for a few hours work a day
• Varied work experience including organic gardening, permaculture, biodynamics, feeding and planting, cooking, crafts, wine, cheese and bread making and alternative energy.

Add this New Zealand adventure package for just £28