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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.

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...

We are a Destination management company and the head office is located in next to the picturesque Hagley Park, it is just a short walk away from the heart of the growing and innovative city of Christchurch. We will arrange a customized , competitively priced tour of the highest standard without the headache and hassle of you having to arrange it yourself. We provide a fully inclusive service by organizing suitable accommodation, meals, activities, sightseeing trips, and are always flexible to any specific requirements you may have.

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...

Join Bill Peach Journeys to discover the breathtaking vistas offered on New Zealand’s South Island coast. With the Pacific Ocean lapping on one side & the Kaikoura ranges rising majestically on the other, the Coastal Pacific is undoubtedly one of the world’s most picturesque rail journeys. As the train skirts around secluded bays & across isolated beaches, have your camera ready as words cannot express the sights that unfold. It is not hard to see why the south island of New Zealand is considered to be one of the most sublime places on earth! The stunning scenery and tranquil waterways highlight the remarkable diversity and beauty of this coastal region. Add stylish accommodation and...

If you are after a friendly atmosphere, with varied terrain & great soft snow conditions then Broken River is the place for you. Described as a “Hidden Gem” by Powderhounds.com, Broken River offers something special & a little different for adventurous off-piste riders. Start your day with a stunning 4-minute ride up through native forest on NZ’s only alpine funicular railway. Spend the day exploring the rolling bowls & chutes of Broken River & Allan’s Basin. Take the Ridge Tow to Allan’s Basin for great powder runs and backcountry atmosphere. Relax in the sun with the locals on Palmer Lodge deck & sample Broken River’s own craft-brewed beer. Stay in our cosy on-mountain lodges, 10...

Around half the pop-up Museum is dedicated to collection highlights and visitor favourites from the Museum’s permanent galleries. The other half displays temporary exhibitions. On display are taonga (treasures) which represent the breadth and depth of the Museum's collection ranging from taxidermied animals through to historic objects from the Antarctic, Mountfort and Early Settlers galleries. Visitors can also see beautiful taonga Māori and Pasifika alongside the return of two firm visitor favourites, the horse from The Christchurch Street and Ivan Mauger’s gold bike.

With our range of full and half day scenic tours encompassing most of Canterbury, and more than our fair share of spectacular scenery, we can provide you with spectacular scenic delights whichever way you turn. Soak up and admire magnificent mountain vistas, stunning seacliffs, and isolated farmlands. Most of our tours feature short walks for those that want to immerse themselves in the scenery. All our tours are inclusive of food and beverages, late model comfortable transport, fees, taxes, and more. Full Day Scenic-Tours Destinations: Aoraki-Mt Cook; Kaikoura; Akaroa; Arthur's Pass; Lakes and Gorges. Half Day Scenic Tours Destinations: Sumner and Godley Head; Lees Valley; Lake...

Chauffeurnz.com operates in the South Island of New Zealand as a private passenger transfer service. New Zealand roads can be challenging at times so we guarantee your safety with experienced local drivers. Our clients range from family and friends to world leaders and celebrities every passenger is treated with our professional service. Our tours start from Christchurch City, Dunedin, Queenstown, Franz Josef, Auckland. We visit locations like: Kaikoura Whale Watch, Picton Ferry, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Milford sounds, Dunedin. Local drivers know the roads, and the best restaurants and activities so let us assist you with your next New Zealand experience. Activities and...

At Kiwi Motorcycle Rentals, we offer a wide range of different style of motorcycle models to suit your needs. Our fleet are up to date with the latest model BMW's. The bikes are regularly serviced by our in house mechanics who offer 24/7 backup service. Our bikes are insured for gravel roads, allowing you to plan your adventure into the back blocks of New Zealand. Our booking and route specialists can help you plan your adventure to NZ with advice on the best riding roads in NZ for no extra charge. Our prices include free pannier hire, unlimited km's, GST, bike insurance, and transfers from the airport or your accommodation, to our depot on the morning of your hire and when you return,...

Christchurch Astro Tours are proud to introduce you to the southern night sky. Operating from a location a mere 30 minutes south of central Christchurch, we start our night with a short talk, before showcasing the highlights of the evening with a sky tour. After which you are free to observe the nights objects through the telescope (which uses high quality optics) and ask questions. Our local dark sky tour guides are keen stargazers and can talk you through the various delights of the southern night sky. Depending on the night you may view the moon in detail or observe planets or if conditions allow, see fascinating nebulae and galaxies. The astronomy tour is aimed at visitors to...