Try Sky-diving
If leaping out of aeroplanes attached to a qualified tandem instructor is your thing you’ll only have a 30 minute drive to satisfy your urge at Motueka Airfield.
or Sea Kayaking
To paddle your way around the attractive coastline of the National Park and visit the intriguing ‘split apple rock’, there are a number of sea kayaking operators offering short and long term tours, guided or otherwise. Learning modules are also available.
Potholing
For this you’ll need a high level of expertise and know who to contact to explore the underground caves and subterranean passages beneath Takaka Hills. Not for the unskilled.
or Skiing / alpine hiking
The local skifield at Rainbow in the Alps behind Richmond is approx 1.5 hours drive. In winter take chains on your vehicle.