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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.

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,

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...

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.

Visitor centres are staffed by DOC rangers who have firsthand, in-depth local knowledge about: •Walks and hiking - short walks, multi-day hikes, Great Walks •Track conditions, weather, and safety •Hut and Campsite bookings •Heritage sites •Cycleways •Maps •Marine reserves •Conservation projects •Local stories, legends and history - our nature, our people •Gateway to Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park Hours: Oct-April 8:30am-5:00pm daily May-Sept 8:30am-4:30pm daily

Our all year around, family friendly flights will take you and your family on a stunning scenic flight up the Tasman Valley, through the Hochstetter Icefall, with a glacier landing on the mid snowfields of the Tasman Glacier where your family can immerse yourselves in the serenity and the majestic beauty of the Tasman Glacier and Aoraki Mt Cook. Based at the heart of Aoraki Mt Cook National park Mt Cook Ski Planes and Helicopters can offer your family a truly once in a lifetime experience, that will create memories that last forever. Family friendly flights allow for 2 adults and 2 children; below the age of 13 years, to fly in either our ski plane or helicopter additional children can be...

The Four Peaks High Country Track (FPHCT) is a walking track over a privately owned high country station. The Track is a loop of 40-50kms of well-defined sheep tracks, riverbed and 4WD track, and takes in some of the region's defining landmarks. The walk, over 3 or 4 days, includes nights in original shepherd's huts that have been upgraded for your comfort. The track is open from November to April, with bookings in groups of up to 10 people. Mountain biking & horse trekking (with your own horses) are also options on FPHCT. This is real New Zealand. So for an exclusive high country farm experience, a wonderful walk, stunning views and to feel the essence and history of the South...

A full day tour is the ultimate New Zealand fishing experience where we will be targeting some of the large trophy fish our canals have to offer. This package includes a sit down lunch with all rods and tackle provided on the day. Our full day tours start at sun up and finish roughly around 4pm. Travel on the day is provided from you accommodation within Twizel. Over the day we will travel threw out the Mackenzie regions canal system targeting the larger specimens to provide you with those personal trophy's that all keen anglers are seeking.

Glacierflights.com is operated by Aviation Adventures Ltd from Pukaki Airport, near Twizel, and flies over New Zealand's largest glaciers including the Tasman, Franz Josef, Fox, Murchison, Hooker and Mueller. When flying with us you have the choice of two aircraft. Our heated Cessna can fly three passengers. Comfortable headsets are provided so you can hear the commentary. The high wing of the aircraft allows for excellent views - great for photography! For the more adventurous, we also offer glacier flights in our open-cockpit Ag-Cat biplane for one or two people. You sit in the front of the aircraft for a view unmatched anywhere! Leather jackets, helmets and gloves are...

New Zealand is home to the world’s finest trophy red stag, spectacular Himalayan Bull Tahr and of course 'world’s best fly fishing for wild brown trout'. New Zealand has a high reputation in the trophy hunting industry for producing world class records for trophy red stag, elk/wapiti, bull tahr, chamois and fallow buck. The high country estates and preserves we hunt on are 'New Zealand's best', the guides and accommodation are world class and your success and enjoyment for the hunter and non hunting members is paramount to us.

Fine whiskies, superb scenery and a tiny alpine hut perched on a high mountain saddle — The Bad Decision is an exclusive retreat reserved for a select few. From Mackenzie Helicopters Lake Tekapo base, embark on a stunning scenic flight deep into the Southern Alps, a majestic snow-topped wilderness of New Zealand’s longest glaciers and tallest peaks. The flight to The Bad Decision soars past ‘the cloud piercer’ — majestic Aoraki/Mount Cook — before setting down beside the little red hut. Whisky on ice or neat? Settle in, savour the moment with your choice tipple, and listen to the gentle whisper of the mountains. A selection of fine whiskies, pure mountain air, 360-degree vistas, and...

High Country Salmon is a boutique, 100% NZ family owned farm floating on the glacial waters of Wairepo Arm in the beautiful Mackenzie District. Salmon Shop: brand new, with a wonderful range of fresh, smoked & cured salmon, deli foods and condiments, kitchenware, and merchandise. We offer complimentary packaging with ice to keep your salmon cool if you are travelling. Cafe: a mouthwatering selection of ready-to-eat foods including sashimi & sushi, or order off our breakfast or all-day menus. Fish Feeding: free, and available all day, every day. Catch-A-Fish: suitable for the whole family, you can catch your own glacial mountain salmon and take it home. To book and to see our...

This is a New Zealand farm tour like no other. Experience a real New Zealand high country farm firsthand on the historic Balmoral and Mt. John Stations. Get off-road and explore areas not normally open to the public on this vast 25,000-acre property in the legendary Mackenzie Country. During your 2-hour tour you will meet lots of animals, some of which you will hand feed. Learn about the working farms, flora & fauna & sample some pure NZ honey produced on the farm! Get your camera ready too as the scenery is breathtaking. On a clear day see Mt Cook nestled amongst the Southern Alps! Experience fresh water straight from the source and enjoy our private location on Mt John. This is a...

This is remote backcountry skiing at its best, in a white wilderness all to yourself. Based at our comfortable Rex Simpson Hut high above Lake Tekapo, you undertake day tours in the rolling basins of the Two Thumb Range. Off the Main Divide of the Southern Alps the Two Thumb Range has very favourable weather conditions, providing a choice of terrain for either easy to moderate cross-country skiing and Telemark touring or alpine touring on the steeper slopes. You can cruise over rolling hills and explore snow-filled valleys, or take an easy ascent to access ideal terrain for carving Telemark turns. Tuition will be given as required. All nordic touring equipment is included, as well as...

The Mackenzie Country's Lake Tekapo contains some of New Zealand's most picturesque and natural scenery. Teal blue lake water and chiselled mountains are amongst Mackenzie's jewels. Join Mackenzie Alpine Horse Trekking by sharing the natural beauty in one of the most natural forms of transport available, in a saddle. Choose one of our short treks from a Half hour trek for young children and nervouse beginners, 1, 2, or 3.5hr trek for the more adventurous.

From above or below, there’s no place quite like the stunning intermontane Mackenzie Basin nestled in the central South Island. The clarity of the air, the contrasting colours and contours of the landscape make this a unique and special place. Like a shimmering turquoise gem, Lake Tekapo is set between the craggy, snowcaps of the Southern Alps, golden tussock pastures, rolling hills and deeply glaciated valleys. Fly over iconic high country country farms into rugged wilderness, landing at a private spot in the mountains for panoramic views of alpine lakes and valleys carved out by ancient glaciers. Step out onto the mountainside to absorb the vista and take photos. Minimum numbers...

Famous for its all day sunshine, wide open uncrowded runs and friendly kiwi atmosphere, Mt Dobson is the ultimate skiing and boarding destination. This family owned and operated field is located on State Highway 8, the main tourist route between Christchurch and Queenstown. The gentle access road leads to a three kilometer wide basin, boasting 14 separate runs. The largest learner and intermediate area in New Zealand, huge natural halfpipe and miles of fresh untracked snow make for great skiing and boarding for all skill levels. The rolling natural terrain is easily accessed by the platter, T-Bar and Triple Chair. With a ski school, gear/clothing rental and cafe Dobson has everything...