This is the Dart River Adventures jet boating back down the river toward the lake. It's exhilerating and quite fun! The drivers are very experiences, btw 😟 😄
Ziplining through the trees above Queenstown is a fun (and safe!) activity. The staff at Ziptrek Ecotours are well trained, informative and helpful. You take the Gondola up to the top of Bob's Peak and then make your way back down the mountain on exhilarating ziplines and hiking. A beautiful day in the forest with fantastic views of the city and lake below.
The smooth, quiet and peaceful cruising on the Doubtful Sound overnight boat trip.
When the skies are blue and the wind drops, you get some magically smooth boating excursions on Lake Wānaka. Here we're coming back from a tour of Mou Waho, a tiny island rich in Māori and European history with an elevated lake in the middle.
Excellent door-to-door service by Fiordlands Helicopters, to the field in front of Fiordland Lodge. This was to pick us up for a scenic flight over Milford Sound and the surrounding mountains.
If amazing luxury, pampering, 5-star meals, marine activities, ocean views and birdsong appeal to you, then we should discuss a stay at the Bay of Many Coves in Marlborough Sounds 😊
The dolphins on Doubtful Sound like to follow the boat's wake and have fun.
Tame Eels show their faces!
We recently published a photo of a sign saying 'Tame Eels' from the Awaroa Lodge in Abel Tasman National Park. Here is the promised video - they are tame and friendly and frankly, probably just want to be fed!
Believe it or not, this is kayaking in central Christchurch, on the Avon. It's quite serene and we highly recommend it. You rent a kayak from the friendly staff at Antgua Boat Sheds, and off you go. You'll be sharing the river with lots of wildlife 😊
Yes, New Zealand has amazing places to ride horses! And we can incorporate that into a tour, whatever your skill level. This is a South Island ride that Sue took recently, with stunning views of the ocean, on the east coast.
Pīhopa Retreat Hotel is beautiful place to stay in Nelson, on north coast of the South Island. This 5-star resort has many fabulous amenities to complement the almost always sunny climate. Featuring six luxury suites and a multiple room guest house, a heated pool and historic gardens and chapel, it's a gorgeous location just minutes from Nelson's restaurants, art scene and beaches. Everything is included once you're onsite and there's lots of activities and three national parks within easy reach, including the Abel Tasman National Park on the coast.
We craft luxury tours of New Zealand that cater to our guest’s individual tastes and budget. Private tours are from 2-8 people.
