Adventure Tourism
Downhill adventures for diversifying farmers
A new mountain bike park has the run of the hills at Rick and Julia King's farm at Clarence near Kaikōura. It's the brainchild of their daughter Genevieve and has replaced the Merino sheep and cattle… Audio
Downhill adventures for diversifying farmers
A new mountain bike park has the run of the hills at Rick and Julia King's farm at Clarence near Kaikōura. It's the brainchild of their daughter Genevieve and has replaced the Merino sheep and cattle…
AudioWhen danger is the point, how do you make adventure tourism safe?
How do you make an adventure tourism venture safe when the main selling point is danger? Audio
When danger is the point, how do you make adventure tourism safe?
How do you make an adventure tourism venture safe when the main selling point is danger?
AudioSophie Ballagh: adventuring through Antarctica
Intrepid New Zealander Sophie Ballagh kayaked around the Antarctic peninsula with her Australian partner for 2 weeks, sleeping in a tent as they explored the region's ice-clogged waterways. With a… Audio, Gallery
Fatal parapenting crash in Queenstown
A person has died after crashing while parapenting in Queenstown, police say.
'Appalling incompetence' in Fox Glacier inquiry
Those responsible for a botched investigation into the 2010 Fox Glacier sky-diving plane crash should be held accountable, opposition MPs say. Audio
Shark adventure tourism worrying Stewart Island locals
Shark cage diving is drawing tourists to the Southland Coastline but there's concern among locals that the thrill seeking activity is making sharks more aggressive. Audio
PM threatens to shut down adventure operators.
The Prime Minister has threatened to close down adventure tourism operators who ignore tough new safety rules. Audio
Safety rules will force out at least half operators
An adventure tourism consultant says new safety rules will force at least half of all operators to shut down because of the high cost of compliance. Audio
Insight for 27 September 2009: Adventure Tourism
Queenstown reporter, Steve Wilde asks whether more regulations are needed in the adventure tourism sector Audio
