Whether it’s white water rafting, kayaking, canyoning, or sliding down natural rock chutes—take your pick. In New Zealand, your family could be enjoying a leisurely forest stroll while you’re screaming in delight, barreling down a natural water world. While a guided adrenaline thrill isn't always cheap, the joy of a shared journey through the roar of a river is a guaranteed "core memory." And for families on a budget? Nature doesn't charge for the scenery—the walking and cycl