New Zealand

Glacier ice, canyon swings and cliff-edge camping on the South Island — the birthplace of commercial extreme sport tourism still does it harder than most.

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Ice Climbing · Franz Josef, West Coast

Glacier ice climbing, Franz Josef

EXPERTRisk: HIGHNZD 750–950 for a full-day…

Helicopter onto the Franz Josef névé and climb real, moving glacier ice — crevasses, seracs and ice walls that reshape year to year, guided by climbers who re-scout routes every trip because the glacier itself changes weekly. Crampons and ice axes provided; fitness and a head for exposure are on you.

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Extreme Skiing · Wanaka / Methven, South Island

Heli-skiing, Southern Alps

EXPERTRisk: HIGHNZD ~1,200–1,800 per day

Access to untracked, unpatrolled powder bowls and couloirs across the Southern Alps by helicopter — terrain ranges from open glacier bowls to committing steep lines, with full avalanche gear and a guide mandatory.

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