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Avoid the crowds and experience something truly special by booking an astronomy experience that comes to you. Gather your friends or family and enjoy your own private tour from your billion-star accommodation in Twizel or Ohau and the wider Mackenzie basin, with the only fully mobile astronomy tour provider in the region. Wrap up warm and prepare to scope out the night sky with the use of a laser and a high-powered telescope. You'll take a close look and learn about some of the most fascinating stars, planets and deep sky objects in the southern night sky, without the hassle of having to leave your accommodation.

Alpine Guides (Aoraki) Ltd is New Zealand’s longest established mountain guiding company - since 1966. Based year-round in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, Alpine Guides offers unparalleled access into this spectacular mountain area. We are alpine instruction specialists, offering year-round mountaineering courses and guided ascents, for beginner to experienced alpinists. Winter guiding (July to October) includes specialised avalanche courses, heliskiing, glacier skiing, and ski touring. All of our friendly, experienced guides are industry qualified professionals, trained through the International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations (IFMGA)/ New Zealand Mountain Guides...

Alpine Recreation provides wilderness skiing at its best. Alpine and Telemark Ski Touring amongst the glaciers of the Mount Cook and Westland National Parks with professional mountain and ski guides. From huts based at the top of the Tasman, Franz Josef or Fox Glaciers, undertake spectacular ski ascents and descents of adjacent peaks. For less advanced skiers and those new to ski touring we also provide backcountry touring from our comfortable private hut high above Lake Tekapo. From here you undertake day tours in the rolling basins of the Two Thumb Range with wide-sweeping views across the Mackenzie Basin and to the Southern Alps. This terrain is great for cruising and enjoying the...

Leave from Amuri Rafting and Jet boating river base, heading down stream through the Waiau Gorge. Stopping for a swim or a jump of the rocks into crystal clear waters, weather permitting. Take in the marvels of Marble Point and the fault line running through the rocks. Then you get to sit back and hold on as our Jet boat picks you up and brings you back to the base. Hold on as the driver skims across only 100 mm of water, close to the gorge cliff face and puts the boat in to a Hamilton spin. This is a grade 2 river and a great trip for all.

Experience an off road Buggy adventure in our brand new 3 Seater 4WD Buggies. Explore different terrains on a New Zealand working farm driving through paddocks, creeks, rugged terrains while taking in some breathtaking views of the Waiau Gorge and snow peaked mountains in the winter. Perfect for couples and family of up to 3. Free photos of your trip. Allow 2 hours.

Since the establishment of the Amuri Jet in 1985, thousands of visitors to Hanmer Springs have thrilled to the unique experience of Amuri Jet. Join us as we jet the spectacular Waiau Gorge. Following the contours of the steep canyon walls where possible, it's elbows in, as we pass within centimeters of rugged rocks and cliff faces. Take in the magnificent scenery, then hold on while you experience the famous Hamilton 360 degree jet spin. Excitement plus. Make no mistake - this is the best. Narrow gorges, braided shallows, white water rapids - this trip has it all. Over 30km of exciting jet boating with spectacular scenery. A totally unique experience for all ages. Check out the other trip...

Grab friends or family and join us for an adventure filled Quad biking experience. Choose from a single or twin seater Quad bike. With multiple tracks to suit from novice to the more adventurous. See a working farm as you negotiate your way through the farm covering all kinds of terrain. Thrown in are some spectacular views of the River Canyon and snow peaked mountains in the winter which will take your breath away. No experience required, full instruction will be given prior on a test track to hone your skills before you ride on the trip to your ability. Lots of fun for Families with our special Family trips where kids can ride as pillion. Two hours or more of awesome quad biking...

Headwaters Jet Safari. This covers all the braids of the Hanmer Basin, and then up to the Tutu Gorge. This trip has it all; canyons, braids, a real jet boating experience. Take in the sights of the ranges of the Hanmer Springs basin and the surrounding mountains. This trip you will need to allow up to 2 hrs of full on adventure and fun. This is a trip that you will remember and enjoy for a long time to come. Bring your phone or a camera to take pics of the views that this trip holds.

The Aoraki Mount Cook Trek is a challenging 2 day trek up to our our private Caroline Hut on the Ball Ridge, straight opposite the awesome 2000m high Caroline Face of Aoraki Mount Cook. Day 1 you climb 850m through rugged terrain above the Tasman Glacier up to Caroline Hut. Day 2 you will descend back into the Tasman Valley. Trekking time will be about 6 hours each day. You need to be sure-footed and have overnight hiking experience to cope with the untracked mountain terrain. This trek will give you a high mountain experience of this beautiful area. Caroline Hut is in a stunning location. From the hut you can watch ice avalanches thunder down the mighty ice face of Aoraki.

At Aotea Gifts, you can find everything from fashion, skincare and health products, to gifts and trinkets. Our Tekapo store sells locally made crafts and gifts, and stocks a wonderful range of Merino wool clothing. We provide an extensive range of products because we want travellers to be able to collect and capture tangible memories from their New Zealand experience. Come and visit us today. We are multilingual, and will do our best to meet your shopping needs. We're also online so all products and brands are available to anyone in the world.

Astrophotographer Rachel Gillespie. Includes: Taking you to our favourite secret spots that come from years of exploring and finding awesome compositions in the area, coaching in mastering your camera settings and finding the best compositions while on location and use of our gear and showing you the best lenses for the purpose. Teaching you the principles of astrophotography and techniques to capture epic night images, personal coaching with your gear, making sure you get the best out of it, taking night sky images to share with you by email afterwards you can keep and print and gear hire available on request prior to the tour. Day walks and photo walks available for small groups, and...

The Kiwi style of spotting and stalking wild rainbow & brown trout is what makes your fishing experience here exciting, challenging, and unique. Being guided is the best way to maximize your fishing time while in the South Island. Your guide, Kevin, specializes in spotting fish with a trained eye and puts you in the best position to try and fool these crafty trout with nymphs and dry flies. We can cater to all skill levels from children and novices through advanced casters. This region boasts a mix of spring creeks, freestone rivers and large braided glacial rivers. We make you an itinerary tailored to suit you and your holiday plans,

Backcountry New Zealand - Hunting & Fishing guiding service has established itself as one of the leading guiding outfitters with decades of experience in stalking the game and trout species of New Zealand Since the 1980's. What this means for you is that a successful fly fishing guiding operation has proven and continues to prove success each year. A limited number of tours allows Backcountry NZ nationally qualified guides to deliver private, personal and professional fishing to those that secure dates, meaning your experience is not one of many, but the only guided tour we are focusing on! We are the outfitter of choice for many international Angling Travel agencies across the Americas...

Our mountain and ski guide will teach you efficient skinning technique, safe route selection, avalanche awareness, transceiver use, navigation, snow shelter building if you wish and all the skills needed for back country skiing. Sick of yo-yoing up and down the same slopes on a skifield? Then get into the real adventure of climbing peaks on skis and make your own tracks. Base yourself at our cosy, heated hut and cover new terrain each day. A great way to improve your off-piste technique without the burden of a heavy pack.

The Two Thumb Range lies well to the east of New Zealand's Main Divide. This means it enjoys a higher percentage of good weather than mountains further to the west. Yet our private hut at 1300m is high enough to receive good snow throughout the winter months, July-September. Exploring this glacier-sculpted landscape on skis is very rewarding with panoramic views of the Southern Alps. The East Face of Aoraki/Mount Cook looms as you ascend Snake Ridge and Beuzenberg Peak, 2070m, and Mt Hope, 2086m, are worthy summits.

Follow in the footsteps of pioneer climbers, including Sir Edmund Hillary as you climb up towards Ball Pass. Savour views of the full length of the Tasman Glacier and its surrounding 3000m peaks. Be awed while watching ice avalanches thunder down the Caroline Face, as you relax in the safety of Caroline Hut. Watch the sun rise and set on Aoraki and Mt Tasman, New Zealand's highest mountains. Participants need to have had lots of overnight hiking experience, be sure-footed and very fit to tackle the steep, rugged terrain. Professional guides outfit you with the necessary gear (including crampons and ice-axe) and take care of the cooking. They will teach you basic mountaineering skills and...

Spend some time with us on a scenic drive around the inner coast of Akaroa Harbor extinct volcano to visit some of Akaroa’s award winning local producers. Taste Akaroa's award winning boutique wines and produces while stopping along the way at magical view points with our knowledgeable guides sharing stories of our local history, from the geology, land and ocean to Maori history and the original French settlers and how they planted their first vines in this unique terroir. Enjoy wine tasting with delicious locally made seasonal accompaniments from our local producers which we will visit along the way and learn all about their savoir-faire. We can also create vegan and gluten free options...

Guests will enjoy a two hour tour through an authentic, family-run sheep and cattle farm, followed by a hot drink and delicious home baking. See how everyday life is on a farm. You will get to meet the animals up close, go inside a wool shed, meet our main working dogs as well as have some spectacular photo opportunities as we take you to some of the most beautiful spots on the farm. You will get a running commentary of how a real farm in New Zealand works, how we raise and care for our animals, not to mention getting to have incredible view of New Zealand all to yourself. After a delicious morning/afternoon tea, you will get the opportunity to meet our gorgeous pet sheep and animals who...

Tekapo Trails offers a variety of rides for all ages and abilities, cycle trails taking in a spectacular landscape. The trails around Tekapo include trails suitable for family rides, E bike options, and full suspension rides. You’ll find plenty of flow and fun tracks in the Lake Tekapo Regional Park, as well as mountain bike trails on local working high country stations. BeSpoke Bikes can advise you on the trails suited to your needs, age, and ability.

Tours run during summer and start from Christchurch, Geraldine, Lake Tekapo and Arthur's Pass. If you are looking for adventure from Christchurch then a half day excursion through Tui Canyon is a perfect option for those short on time, but still wanting to get as much value as possible. 9am and 2pm start times allow flexibility with a pick up and drop off service available. The full day adventure into Kaumira Canyon (ChCh, Geraldine and Lake Tekapo) starts with a scenic 4WD ride through a hill country farm taking in views along the Alps and out over the ocean. Once in the water, we descend down two canyons with more jumps, slides, ziplines and abseils than any other canyoning tour in...