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If you come to Ross looking for fun, excitement or a dose of adrenalin, you certainly won't leave disappointed. There's bound to be aquatic, family or thrilling activities either here or not too far away, from marine mammal encounters and eco-tourism adventures to cruises and jet-boat rides. New Zealand is the 'Adventure Capital of the World', so adrenalin-pumping action is found all over the country. Jet boating and white-water rafting are exhilarating ways to check out the country's crystal-clear rivers and magic scenery. If you would rather stay dry then there's a myriad of land and air-based activities on offer too. The brave can try bungy jumping, the slightly less courageous can enjoy a tandem hang-glide or parapent, or for the ultimate thrill there is the free-fall skydive. Plus, abseiling or exploring the captivating cave systems that riddle both the North and South Islands should definitely be on your to-do list.

Ross is a delightful rural town built up as a result of the gold-rush days, with a current claim to
fame for its mighty alluvial goldfields. Activities include gold panning, interpretive gold heritage
walks, historic relics including an old miner's cottage, goldfields cemetery and walkways. Ross is
the home of the famous 'Honourable Roddy', New Zealand's largest gold nugget.