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New Zealand's terrain offers the perfect environment for a selection of tramping, hiking and guided walks attractions and activities. New Zealand hiking and tramping attractions and activities Web site listings.
New Zealand's terrain offers the perfect environment for a selection of tramping, hiking and guided walks attractions and activities.
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Welcome to Aqua Taxi, providing a water taxi experience with the scenic diversity of one of New Zealand's most exotic stretches of coastline. Our aqua taxis travel all year round en route to the glistening beaches of the Abel Tasman and the splendid Awaroa Lodge and Café...(more)
Come to the stunning Abel Tasman National Park in comfort and safety with experienced skippers. Seven-day-a-week service. All trips offer viewing stops and commentaries about the unique Abel Tasman National Park features. See wildlife, golden sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, lush native bush and rivers...(more)
When I started ACTIVE NEW ZEALAND I had one mission: to provide the best adventure trips in the country, if not the world (I like to aim high)! We take people to places even many New Zealanders haven't heard of, for amazing hiking, biking, sea kayaking and exploring. Now in our twelfth year and our adventures are better than ever...(more)
Te Ara Pounamu—the Greenstone Pathway. Different beautiful West Coast guided walks, short half-day to five-day options. Walks have different themes and follow routes of early Maori explorers. Chose a walk to suit your ability. Amazing places including mountain hot pools, limestone canyons, glaciers, searching for jade. Everything supplied...(more)
Small group guide tours from cycling to hiking or an all New Zealand multi-activity adventure. From the best of the South Island road cycling or the Otago Rail Trail, to our favourite hiking trails. For an active challenging vacation, or an interactive interpretation of New Zealand's best. Small groups, great guides, superb holidays...(more)
Nestled in the South Islands northern tip, careful attention is made to preserving this pristine unique natural environment of white beaches, seal colonies, wetlands, native forests and bird-life. Many activities await the energetic and foodies can revel in the exquisite local cuisine...(more)
Experience the natural and cultural heritage of the mighty Whanganui River and Whanganui National Park. Allow us to show you the highlights as you travel through the majestic fern clad gorges and take a fully guided tour into "The Valley of Abandoned Dreams"...(more)
Small group personalised tours, including Organic Garden Harvesting Cooking and Lunch Tour, Coastal Hiking Tour, Picnic and Golf, Farm Visit. Christchurch homestay option. Japanese and English speaking New Zealand guide. G1911...(more)
Relax in your air-conditioned luxury coach and enjoy the delights of experiencing the best natural scenery available anywhere in the Southern Hemisphere. The hallmark of our tours is that they are friendly, relaxed and leisurely. We delight in offering affordable and safe experiences through this acclaimed region...(more)
We offer many guided treks and walks throughout the Mt Aspiring National Park and Lake Wanaka region. There are walks for all levels of fitness from half day and whole day to multi day. Our most popular are the Guided Rob Roy Glacier Trek full-day trip and our half-day Lake Cruise and Mou Waho Island Nature Walk...(more)
Take a breathtaking guided trip on the West Coast's longest glacier amidst fascinating ice formations with New Zealand's most experienced glacier guiding company. To ensure your safety, our guides are trained through the internationally recognized New Zealand Mountain Guides Association. We offer a full range of trips to suit all fitness levels...(more)
Franz Josef Glacier Guides is an internationally unique guiding operation that prides itself on providing the most incredible glacier experience. The skill and experience of their guides, combined with Ice Talonz, a revolution in glacier footwear, allow you to travel comfortably through some of the most spectacular and challenging terrain imaginable...(more)
Imagine flying in a helicopter with views over turquoise blue glacial lakes and the highest mountains in NZ, then landing high up in the foothills of the Southern Alps before starting your half or full day mountain bike adventure! Options for novice through to experienced riders. See our website for more information and videos...(more)
New Zealand's hiking and outdoor adventure specialist! Recognised by New Zealand Tourism and presented the Distinction Award for winning awards in three consecutive years. Visit our Web site for a comprehensive selection of guided hikes and adventures. Hikes include: Abel Tasman, Queen Charlotte Track, Stewart Island and Hollyford Track. Adventures include: Ski Touring, Sailing, Whanganui River Canoe and Antarctic Expeditions...(more)
Located in Fiordland National Park (World Heritage Area), the dramatic Hollyford Track is one of New Zealand's greatest walks, representing the country's wilderness at its most undisturbed and inspiring. Explore scenery that's geologically spectacular and ever changing—the diversity of landforms, vegetation and wildlife within this one valley is unequalled and the experiences are just as diverse...(more)
Great Kiwi walks—the ultimate New Zealand wilderness trekking. Our 'Great Kiwi Walks' offer true inspiration for the soul! Enjoy half to full-day eco-trekking amongst lush native rainforest, ancient river valleys and stunning alpine scenery with access by air or jet boat. Our helicopter-walk-jetboat adventures include the Siberia Wilderness Adventure and Jumboland Wilderness Adventure...(more)
The new Kaikoura Wilderness Walkway offers a comfortable two-day, quality, guided hiking experience with lodge accommodation as impressive as the surroundings! Shearwater Lodge is new and provides high standard of accommodation. Your personal luggage is transported ahead so you are free to relax and take in the magnificent alpine environment and views...(more)
Kaiwarua Station is a 'must visit' destination. Kaiwarua's wilderness areas offer a variety of hunting and fishing experiences through unspoilt New Zealand high country. Guests can gain access to the station back country via helicopter or by using the numerous 4WD tracks. Superior accommodation is available at our new lodge. Experience genuine hospitality and see true New Zealand high country...(more)
Kapiti Island—one of New Zealand's premier rodent free conservation treasures. A unique opportunity to observe an abundance of native birds, many of which are extremely scarce on the mainland. You have the option of easy and relaxed bush walks or a three hour round trip to the trig (521 metres above sea level) and expansive views...(more)
We, the locals, tell the stories of our rugged and beautiful West Coast of the South Island. Choose - half day (local sights), full day (glaciers), four day tours between Greymouth and Queenstown. See Pancake Rocks at Punakaiki, Shantytown, Franz & Fox glaciers. Four day hiking tours follow the greenstone trails of ancient Maori or the Pathways of Pioneers..(more)
Operating in the Queenstown tourism industry for over 17 years with a variety of trip options. Trips include: daily Milford Sound excursions incorporating a cruise of the sounds, walks over the Routeburn and Milford Track, or choose from a wide range of ski packages. View some of the most spectacular scenery on the planet...(more)
Kiwi Feet Tramping is located in Kawerau, in the heart of the beautiful Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. We specialise in small group tours to Te Uruwera National Park, Whirinaki Forest Park, the Tarawera Falls and surrounding lakes. Hunting, trout fishing and surf-casting tours can also be arranged with specialised guides...(more)
Sail with us into the Cook Strait in the safety and comfort of an 11-metre ocean going yacht. Enjoy the stunning views across to the Marlborough Sounds and snow capped Kaikoura mountain range and north to Kapiti Island. Picnic on the grassy foreshore of Mana Island among the rare native birds and wildlife. Only 30 minutes from Wellington central city...(more)
2007 New Zealand Tourism Award winners—Leisure Activities. Explore 1,500 kilometres of secluded bays, coves and inlets of the beautiful Marlborough Sounds by sea kayak. Take a guided or freedom walk on the stunning Queen Charlotte Track, a 71-kilometre, four or five day journey featuring resort accommodation. Mountain bike the Queen Charlotte track—a truly unique experience...(more)
Marlborough Sounds Wilderness Guides offer quality outdoor experiences at the top of the South Island. These include hiking, biking and sea kayaking in the Marlborough Sounds, plus guided walks on the Heaphy Track, Nydia Track and Nelson Lakes National Park..(more)
Ian MacAlpine is your experienced Mountain Guide with over 1500 ascents of Mount Taranaki. Mt Taranaki Guided Tours offers you a range of activities, including sensational trips to watch the sunsets and sunrises from the top of any one of five of Taranaki's volcanoes. It's truly an awesome experience and a great photo opportunity. ID#2d30c2...(more)
One to four-day treks—from fern fringed bays and lush green forest to stunning skyline vistas, Queen Charlotte Track is one of New Zealand's most scenic and relaxing coastal walks. Luxury lodge accommodation along with fine dining...(more)
Operating off the beaten track experiences, Nature Connection Rotorua NZ offers fully guided walking and scenic cruise tours throughout the Rotorua and Taupo Volcanic Zone. This is an area of stunning volcanic landscapes, alpine panorama's, spectacular geothermal activity, scenic crater lakes, magnificent ancient rainforests, breathtaking coastal scenery and New Zealand's unique native flora and birdlife...(more)
Nelson Lakes Shuttles specialise in providing transport for trampers, mountain bikers and skiers in and around the Nelson, Marlborough and West Coast regions of the South Island. Arrival and departure times can be arranged to suit your needs, with a range of budget scheduled services also available. Our vans have seat belts throughout and are very comfortable...(more)
Unique combination of natural landforms, diverse ecosystems and spectacular caves and arches born of a million years of undisturbed isolation. Tucked away in a unique and remote corner of the warm rainforest of the Northern West Coast of New Zealand, near Karamea: the Oparara. Discover this beautiful and special area with us...(more)
Our fully guided Hiking Highlights tour offers 20 days of hiking in the North and South Islands. We hike many of the best day walks in the most scenic areas which give New Zealand the reputation of being one of the world's top destinations...(more)
We specialise in South Island walking and cycling tours for the older active age group – incorporating day walks and adventures such as jet boating, wine-tasting and scenic flights. Visiting lesser-known locations away from the crowds and using unique comfortable accommodation in secluded places, we make sure you experience the real New Zealand...(more)
Specialising in German and English speaking tours with small groups (from six to a maximum of twelve), or create your own personalised tour. Our tours include hiking, kayaking, rafting, time for nature and animals, discovering wilderness and more. Be in contact with nature day and night with our camping tours, or choose comfort and hospitality in quality accommodation...(more)
Southern Lakes Helicopters invites you to take a scenic helicopter flight with them and experience the Fiordland that we know...a wilderness of spectacular scenery that is isolated and untouched...(more)
Offering small group guided walks throughout New Zealand. Discover our beautiful and peaceful country away from the tourist trail, learning about the environment and local culture, meeting like-minded people and staying in comfortable accommodation. Exercise your mind and body, with the freedom to do it your way. Seasonal offers and special discounts...(more)
The Rungway is based in Queenstown and is home of Queenstown Climbing. We offer trips on the Rungway (Via Ferrata), rock climbing, abseiling, mountaineering and alpine trekking in the Southern Lakes Region. All our trips are personal with small group numbers and experienced guides and instructors...(more)
TIME (“To Integrate Maori Experiences”) Unlimited. Try our award-winning, unique and high quality Auckland Tours. Our Kite Fishing and Kayak Fishing Tours around Auckland are unique worldwide an both pioneered by our company. Plus we offer Personal Guided Auckland Tours, Kayaking Adventures, Guided Wilderness Walks and Interactive Maori Culture Experiences, all of which really go off the beaten track...(more)
Experience the majestic beauty of one of the world's most dramatic parks. You'll enjoy fully guided walks through low-lying forests, the unusual rock, tussock and alpine herb fields, usually buried by snow on the upper reaches. After each day's walk, you'll return to the comfort of the Bayview Chateau Tongariro...(more)
Tora Coastal Walk celebrated 10 years of operation in 2005, and continues to be one of the best-loved privately run walks New Zealand has to offer. Situated in the southern Wairarapa just outside Martinborough, The three-day walk encompasses a variety of stunning and diverse scenery. Private hill country farmland, native bush, river valleys and the spectacular Tora coastline...(more)
See amazing scenery, experience peace and solitude whilst riding over viaducts and through tunnels on the Otago Central Railtrail. Visit old gold mining sites, pass through historical rural villages. Cafés offer refreshments as you cycle through amazingly peaceful countryside. Join us on guided tours or let us plan your accommodation, transport and cycle hire with a personalised itinerary...(more)
Trampers transport to all tracks in the northern part of the South Island, including Kahurangi Park, Nelson Lakes and Abel Tasman. For all numbers of persons we can pick up by 4WD from accommodation or airport anytime of day to one or both ends of tracks including: Heaphy, Tablelands, Wangapeka, the Cobb Valley, and the Leslie Karamea...(more)
Hike from Christchurch to Akaroa over three spectacular days! Walk along the summit ridge with outstanding views of the Southern Alps, Canterbury Plains and various bays along the way. Relax by night in good quality accommodation and enjoy great local cuisine after each days walk...(more)
Escape for four days in paradise with native birds, flora and fabulous company, while witnessing unsurpassed views of the Queen Charlotte Sound. The Queen Charlotte Walk is a truly unique and exciting way to explore the treasure that is the Marlborough Sounds, the shining jewel of the South Island of New Zealand...(more)
Discover the wild West Coast in four days of unforgettable walks! Explore the fabulous high country station of Flock Hill, old goldmining areas of Kumara, and the spectacular West Coast native rain forest on the Punakaiki River Walk. The trail ends at the Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and blowholes. Enjoy high quality lodge accommodation and scrumptious local food...(more)
Arthur's Pass Hiking and TranzAlpine one-day guided tour. The only place in New Zealand you can enjoy a guided walk and hiking tour in a national park and an iconic rail journey in the same day! Join our one-day tour from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass for a guided walk of three to four hours and return on the TranzAlpine train...(more)
Let us take you on a journey through our world, whether it's by foot, jet boat or canoe. Our Whanganui river canoeing, kayaking, jet boating and tramping journeys are based at the gateway to the beautiful Whanganui National Park. Includes associated paddling equipment, river guide booklet, river reading, paddling instructions and morning tea...(more)
Whanganui River Adventures offer leisurely scenic tours to the "Bridge to Nowhere" with our knowledge and wairua (spirituality) of the awa (river) we have options of shorter jet tours to day trips plus canoe hire. Your hosts Ken and Josephine are both Whanau (family) of the local Iwi (tribe). Bookings are essential...(more)
Wilderness Guided Walks offer half and full-day walking adventures through stunning native reserves, Mt Aspiring National Park and on the famous Routeburn Track. Enjoy an interpretive look into what makes New Zealand so unique with a fantastic blend of scenery, history, ecology, conservation and entertainment delivered by knowledgeable guides. Routeburn Trail—full day. Sylvan Lake Trail or Lakeview Trail—half day...(more)
Let us show you the best of spectacular Abel Tasman National Park, year-round, from three hours to five days. Choose Vigour Water Taxi or Vista Cruise, walking, sea kayaking, Beachfront lodges with twin and double rooms, en suite bathrooms, fine food and wine, expert guides. Winners of NZ Tourism Awards 2006 'Mark of Quality'...(more)
Ideal base for an exploration of Nelson's wilderness areas. Expert guide is available for walks and wine tours. To make your experience complete, stay at our comfortable and secluded, bed and breakfast style lodge...(more)
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