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Graduating is a big moment, and the best graduation gifts give them something to do next. Choose a skydive, a high ropes day with mates, a surf lesson or a jet boat ride, and let them pick the date. These graduation presents suit school leavers and university graduates alike.
Graduation is the end of one thing and the start of the next, and an experience marks that better than another card. These graduation presents range from a skydive to a surf lesson, and the graduate picks the date. Here's where to start, by the kind of graduate you're buying for.
A tandem skydive is the classic way to celebrate. In Auckland, jump from 13,000ft or 16,000ft at Parakai. In Queenstown, the private drop zone at the base of The Remarkables has 9,000ft, 12,000ft and 15,000ft jumps.
Wānaka offers the same three heights, at 9,000ft, 12,000ft and 15,000ft, with the Southern Alps below you. For the highest jump in Taupō, the 16,500ft skydive gives up to 75 seconds of freefall. Over Abel Tasman, choose 13,000ft or 16,500ft from Motueka, each with a 20 minute scenic flight. See all skydiving, including Auckland, Queenstown, Wānaka and Taupō.
Graduation is better with company. The escape room for 4 in Takapuna is 60 minutes of clues and puzzles, with refreshments and a photo after the game. At Woodhill Forest, 35 minutes from Auckland, Tree Adventures has four high ropes courses, and every one ends with a flying fox. Choose Tree Hugging for beginners, Branching Out for a bit more challenge, High Flyer for trapezes and platform leaps, or Tarzan's Test, 15 metres off the ground.
In Rotorua, the Velocity Valley passes let a group pick from the Agrojet, Shweeb Racer, Swoop and Freefall Xtreme. Choose a two activity pass or a four ride pass. See more gift ideas for groups.
Queenstown packs a lot into a few days. The 60 minute KJet ride reaches up to 95km/h on the Kawarau and Shotover rivers, the Queenstown Hill quad bike tour covers 25km of trails in a half day, and the guided rock climbing half day needs no previous experience. See more jet boating, bungy jumping and things to do in Queenstown.
For a film fan, the Lord of the Rings 4WD tour of the Wakatipu Basin visits filming locations, crosses a river and goes gold panning, and the Glenorchy tour adds replica props to dress up in. For a food and wine lover, the full day gourmet wine tour tastes cool-climate wines with a platter lunch.
Closer to the water, try the shark cage snorkel at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's in Auckland, a private surf lesson in Whangamatā or half day sea kayak hire in Kaikōura for two, which suits experienced paddlers. To celebrate with the whole family, the Agrodome farm show and tour in Rotorua suits all ages.
Still deciding? Browse gifts for him, gifts for her and gifts for them, or shop by recipient and occasion. Related ideas include 18th birthday gifts, 21st birthday gifts and congratulations gifts, or get some gift inspiration.
An experience is a good choice, because it gives a graduate something to look forward to instead of something to store. Think about what they'd do with a free weekend, whether that's a skydive, a surf lesson or a day out with mates.
It depends on the jump. In Queenstown the minimum age is 12 for the 12,000ft and 15,000ft jumps, and anyone under 18 needs consent from a parent or legal guardian. Check the product page for the age and weight rules on the jump you choose.
RedBalloon vouchers are valid for five years from purchase, so a graduate can book around exams, travel or a new job.