Abel Tasman Canyons vs Skydive Taupō:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Skydive Taupō had more branded searches than Abel Tasman Canyons among adventure activity operators in New Zealand. Skydive Taupō had about 1,000 branded searches, while Abel Tasman Canyons had 260. Skydive Taupō made up 2.4% of all adventure activity operator searches we track, and Abel Tasman Canyons accounted for 0.62%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about adventure activity operators, Abel Tasman Canyons appeared in two of the three answers and Skydive Taupō in none.
Who do people search for more?
Skydive Taupō, about 4 searches for every 1 for Abel Tasman Canyons
Who does AI mention more?
Abel Tasman Canyons, mentioned in 2 of 3 answers, Skydive Taupō in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Abel Tasman Canyons, the only one of the two named
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Top adventure activity operators in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Abel Tasman Canyons was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Skydive Taupō did not appear in any of the three answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
AJ Hackett Bungy3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Abel Tasman Canyons2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Skydive Auckland2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Shotover Jet1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
NZONE Skydive0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Skydive Wanaka0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Huka Falls Jet0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Skydive Taupō0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about adventure activity operators
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which adventure activity operator should I book in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best adventure activity operators in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best adventure activity operator in New Zealand for thrill seekers?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bungy jump nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“jet boat nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is Abel Tasman Canyons or Skydive Taupō more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Abel Tasman Canyons and Skydive Taupō by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight adventure activity operators we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Skydive Taupō, Abel Tasman Canyons. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Shotover Jet | NZONE Skydive | Skydive Wanaka | AJ Hackett Bungy | Huka Falls Jet | Skydive Taupō | Abel Tasman Canyons | Skydive Auckland |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 46.5% | 24.4% | 8.2% | 10.4% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 0.88% | 0% |
| Nov 2025 | 49.9% | 24% | 4.5% | 10.6% | 6.6% | 3% | 1.3% | 0% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.6% | 25.9% | 6.1% | 8% | 9.5% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 47% | 18.5% | 9.5% | 8.2% | 11.4% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 41.8% | 25.1% | 13.5% | 7.8% | 7.7% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.02% |
| Mar 2026 | 46.7% | 23.6% | 10% | 8.6% | 6.5% | 3% | 1.6% | 0.02% |
| Apr 2026 | 44.9% | 26.8% | 9.6% | 8.3% | 6.8% | 2.8% | 0.85% | 0.02% |
| May 2026 | 37.8% | 30.9% | 10.7% | 11.2% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 0.41% | 0.02% |
| Jun 2026 | 44.9% | 24% | 8.3% | 13.4% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 0.26% | 0.03% |
| Jul 2026 | 53.1% | 18% | 6.2% | 9.9% | 9.3% | 3.3% | 0.28% | 0.03% |
| Aug 2026 | 44.9% | 26.8% | 9.1% | 9.6% | 6.6% | 2.5% | 0.43% | 0.03% |
| Sep 2026 | 43% | 27.5% | 10.6% | 9.1% | 6.7% | 2.4% | 0.62% | 0% |
How has the Abel Tasman Canyons and Skydive Taupō comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Skydive Taupō was ahead of Abel Tasman Canyons in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Abel Tasman Canyons’ share of searches among adventure activity operators in New Zealand moved from 0.88% to 0.62%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 390 to 260.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Skydive Taupō’s share of searches among adventure activity operators in New Zealand moved from 2.9% to 2.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.3K to 1K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand adventure activity operators in September 2026?
2 changes

Estimated monthly branded searches for Abel Tasman Canyons in New Zealand fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 390 to 260 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Skydive Taupō in New Zealand fell 23.1% over 12 measured months, from 1.3K to 1K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Abel Tasman Canyons’ and Skydive Taupō’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Abel Tasman Canyons
1 branded search term
- abel tasman canyons
Skydive Taupō
1 branded search term
- skydive taupo
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