The birthplace of bungee-jumping knows how to get pulses racing and palms sweating. Whether it is hurtling down a canyon of raging white water, climbing glaciers, or rolling down a hill in a big plastic ball (yep, that’s a thing), boredom doesn’t exist in New Zealand.

New Zealand is chocka block (full of) with adventure activities. The whole country seems to be dedicated to the great outdoors, and all the fun you can have there. Skydiving is one of the more terrifying forms of New Zealand adventures, while rafting through rapids or glow worm caves gives you a good view from the water. Hiking is one of the best and simplest ways to explore the mountains, fjords, and rugged coastlines of New Zealand, while camping is a quintessentially Kiwi experience.

However, New Zealand’s legendary natural beauty faces all kinds of threats. Conservation groups fight ongoing battles against pests, deforestation, and pollution in an effort to preserve New Zealand’s precious environment. Getting involved in these eco-wars through eco-tours can be a rewarding way to learn more about the flora and fauna that make New Zealand unique, while lending much needed help to the fight to keep New Zealand beautiful.