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Christmas is done and dusted. Now the fun part starts. The RedBalloon Boxing Day sale brings savings on experiences across New Zealand, from big thrills to slow, soak-it-in days, so you can give a gift that's still being talked about long after the wrapping paper is gone.
Of all the Boxing Day sales in NZ, this is the one that turns into stories. Get ahead on next year's birthdays, treat yourself to something you've been eyeing up, or book a day out for the whole crew. RedBalloon gift vouchers come with 5 year validity, so there's no rush to pick a date.
Boxing Day falls on the 26th of December, and in New Zealand it's the traditional kick-off for the summer sales. The RedBalloon Boxing Day sale puts experiences on the list: a first bungy, a morning with dolphins, an evening among the Gibbston vines. Below you'll find Boxing Day deals sorted by the kind of person you're shopping for, plus local picks for Auckland and Wellington.
For the friend who's always first in line, the 134m Nevis Bungy Jump is New Zealand's highest bungy, with around 8.5 seconds of freefall over the Nevis Valley, 45 minutes from Queenstown.
In the North Island, the Taupō solo bungy jump launches from 47 metres, just five minutes from the town centre. For a city view with a side of nerves, the Auckland Sky Tower SkyJump drops you at roughly 85kph for about 11 seconds before a smooth landing.
Browse more bungy jumping gifts or the full range of extreme sports experiences.
Summer in New Zealand is made for time on the water. The Bay of Plenty Dolphin and Wildlife Cruise spends half a day out of Tauranga looking for dolphins, fur seals and sunfish, with commentary along the way.
On Lake Rotoiti near Rotorua, the evening guided canoe starlight tour paddles into a hidden cave lit by glowworms, then back out under the Milky Way. Certified divers can head offshore to the Poor Knights Islands on a full day Poor Knights dive trip, departing Tutakaka or Warkworth.
See more scenic cruises, kayaking and canoeing experiences and scuba diving and snorkelling gifts.
Not everyone wants a rush. For the person who needs a proper reset, the luxury 120-minute facial with LED, peels and vitamin infusion at a Christchurch skin studio is two unhurried hours of being looked after.
Near Queenstown, a wood fired sauna and ice bath by the Kawarau River gives you 75 minutes of hot and cold, with the option of a river dip. Or round up the wine lovers for a twilight wine and craft beer tour through three Gibbston cellar doors, with an antipasto platter to share.
Find more ideas in our spa packages and wine tasting tours.
For the person who always has their camera out, the Mt Cook scenic tour is a full day from Queenstown into Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park, with café stops and lookouts along the way.
The Heli Siberia flight, jet boat and hike packs a helicopter flight, a three hour alpine hike and a jet boat ride into one day in Mount Aspiring National Park, departing Makarora. A moderate level of fitness is needed for the hike. Closer to town, the Glenorchy and Paradise explorer tour is a half day of lakeside stops, local and Māori history, and scenery Lord of the Rings fans will recognise.
See more helicopter flights and things to do in Queenstown.
Boxing Day in Auckland usually means packed malls. Swap the car park queue for a view. The Auckland Harbour Bridge Climb is a 90 minute guided climb to the summit, looking out across the harbour, the islands and the City of Sails.
Certified divers can head north of the city on a full day marine reserve dive trip around Goat Island and Tawharanui, departing Warkworth. Browse more things to do in Auckland.
Wellington's bays look their best on a calm summer day, and an e-bike takes the sting out of the hills. The Electric Bays Tour is a guided three to four hour ride around the capital's coastline, starting from Chaffers Marina on the waterfront.
Prefer to set your own route? Half day Wellington e-bike hire gives you up to four hours to explore at your own pace. Browse more things to do in Wellington.
A Boxing Day experience doesn't need to be used straight away. With 5 year validity on RedBalloon vouchers, the sale is an easy way to get ahead on the year's big gifting dates.
Still deciding? Explore every gift occasion in one place.
Boxing Day is on the 26th of December every year, the day after Christmas Day. In 2026, Boxing Day falls on Saturday 26 December, which is also when Boxing Day sales in New Zealand traditionally begin.
Boxing Day sales in New Zealand traditionally start on the 26th of December, and many run for several days afterwards. The RedBalloon Boxing Day sale runs for a limited time, with the end date shown closer to the date.
Yes. Experiences in the RedBalloon Boxing Day sale can be given as gift vouchers, so the recipient picks a date that suits them. RedBalloon vouchers come with 5 year validity and a free exchange promise, which makes a gift like the Lake Rotoiti advanced kayak tour and hot pools easy to give even if you don't know their plans. That three and a half hour tour near Rotorua finishes with exclusive access to the Manupirua Hot Pools.
Canyon swings and catapults are a good next step for a seasoned jumper. The Queenstown Nevis Swing sends riders through the canyon on a 300 metre arc at up to 120kph, 45 minutes from Queenstown. The Nevis Catapult ride launches riders 150 metres out across the Nevis Valley with up to 3Gs of force. In the North Island, the solo extreme swing in Taupō keeps the heart racing without the head-first drop.
Scenic, gentle experiences suit anyone who'd rather take it slow over summer. The Stevenson's Island cruise and nature walk crosses Lake Wānaka by catamaran for a beach landing and short walk to the island's summit, taking about two hours. The scenic guided Lake McLaren kayak tour is a three hour paddle past cliff faces and native bush in the Bay of Plenty. On land, the Shotover River horse trail ride is a one hour guided ride beneath the mountains near Queenstown.
Shipwreck and island dives in Northland and the Hauraki Gulf make strong gifts for certified divers. The Rainbow Warrior shipwreck dive is a full day out of Paihia in the Bay of Islands, exploring a 40 metre wreck with a famous history. The HMNZS Canterbury shipwreck dive also departs Paihia and needs an advanced diving certification, as the wreck sits deeper than 18 metres. For island marine life, the Little Barrier Island diving trip spends a full day in the waters around the island, departing Warkworth.
Full and half day South Island experiences suit anyone planning a summer road trip. The guided kayak tour of Lake Mapourika near Franz Josef spends three hours paddling through rainforest in the Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary, with mountain and glacier views and a photo to take home. From Queenstown, a full day of canyoning in Glenorchy includes lunch and transfers, with an expert guide leading the way down waterfalls and sculpted rock corridors.
Yes. The RedBalloon Boxing Day sale offers discounts on select experiences, and because RedBalloon vouchers carry 5 year validity, Boxing Day is a smart time to buy ahead for birthdays, anniversaries and Valentine's Day. Boxing Day discounts apply to selected experiences only and are shown on each experience while the sale is live.