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3-Day Landsborough Rafting Tour from Queenstown

Multi-day Tour - South Island - Starting from $1999.00 per person

Immerse yourself in the rugged wilderness of the West Coast on a 3-day guided rafting adventure. Paddle grade 3-4 rapids of the Landsborough Valley, through dense rain forest, taking in hanging glaciers and wildlife. Three course meals, NZ wine and helicopter transfers included. A perfect mix of tranquility and pure adventure waiting for you! More...

Helicopter and Shotover River Rafting Combo from Queenstown

Helicopter Tour - Queenstown - Starting from $349.00 per person

Join this half-day excursion for the change to experience Queenstown from the air and the water! This helicopter and rafting combo will add some luxury and adventure to your morning or afternoon. helicopter to the remote rafting launch site in Skippers Canyon forged out by gold miners during the big Queenstown gold rush before rafting down the Shotover River. More...

17-Day New Zealand Adventure Tour - Auckland to Christchurch

Multi-day Tour - Franz Josef - Starting from $3935.00 per person

This 17-day small group adventure tour is guaranteed to take you further off the beaten track around New Zealand. Departing from Auckland you will visit Hahei on the Coromandel Peninsula, Raglan and its famous black sand beaches. Stop at the spectacular Waitomo Caves and don't miss world-famous Hobbiton. Get adventurous in Rotorua before heading to Blue Duck Station, a farm with an inspiring conservation mission. You'll visit Lake Aniwhenua to learn more about Maori culture. You’ll get the... More...

9-Day South Island Adventure from Christchurch

Multi-day Tour - Christchurch - Starting from $2285.00 per person

This 9-day tour, will take you on an unforgettable adventure around the lower South Island of New Zealand with a knowledgeable local guide. The first destination is the iconic Franz Josef Glacier, where the journey to get there is just as impressive as the destination. We'll visit Fiordland, revered as one of New Zealand's most scenic national parks where we board an overnight boat cruise through Doubtful Sound, rich in marine life and untouched rain forest. You will have a two full days to... More...

Hanmer Springs Rafting and Bungy Jump combo

White Water Rafting - Hanmer Springs - Starting from $313.00 per person

Ride the grade 2 rapids of the Waiau Gorge on a 2-hour white water rafting expedition of Hanmer Springs. Enjoy the adrenaline thrills of the river and forests as you float downstream among swimming salmon and trout. Marvel at the mountain landscape, jump out and float or jump off the cliff into the swimming holes below.

The 135 year old WaiauFerryBridge is the site of the Hanmer Springs Bungy Jump. At 35 metres high it allows you plenty of time to experience the range of... More...

Hanmer Springs Rafting Adventure

White Water Rafting - Hanmer Springs - Starting from $169.00 per person

Set among stunning mountains and pink marble formations, the Waiau River of Hanmer Springs provides an idyllic backdrop for a rafting trip. This 2-hour excursion offers a relaxing ride, with Grade II rapids making it a family-friendly activity. Learn about the region from your river guide and perhaps take a refreshing swim along the way. More...

Kawarau River Rafting from Queenstown

White Water Rafting - South Island - Starting from $199.00 per person

Enjoy this great introduction to white water rafting. The four rapids on the Kawarau River are exciting and the scenery is superb. This grade 2-3 rafting trip is perfect for first time rafters, families and school groups. It provides a great taste of white water action with plenty of opportunities to splash around, try a cliff jump or even swim through a rapid! More...

The Hobbit Barrel Run Rafting Tour on the Pelorus River

White Water Rafting - Havelock - Starting from $185.00 per person

Paddle down New Zealands most beautiful river.
Join our experienced, friendly guides on an eye-opening, fun adventure paddling down the scenic Pelorus river.
Includes short native bush walk informing about native plants, including the silver fern.
Talk about the pioneers whom founded the top of the south Island , historic relics still remain for viewing in this hidden secluded valley.
Explore the famous filming locations used in the second “Hobbit” movie “The... More...

South Island Flexible Travel Pass - Christchurch Return

Bus - Christchurch - Starting from $599.00 per person

Be prepared to be blown away by the places you will go and the things you will do while travelling on our super fun Hop-on Hop-off Adventure Travel Network.

A Hop-on Hop-off Travel Pass is a great way to see New Zealand's impressive South Island. You will get access to stunning destinations, meet like-minded travelers, get great recommendations from your Driver Guide and best of all have total flexibility to hop-on or hop-off where ever you like along the route. This pass can be... More...

Skippers Canyon Rafting and Sightseeing Trip

Family Friendly - Queenstown - Starting from $199.00 per person

Raft the gentle upper reaches of the Shotover River on this half-day trip through Skippers Canyon. You'll drive from Queenstown through a former gold-mining region and learn about this significant part of New Zealand's history. The Class I and II rapids are suitable for ages three years old and up. More...