Mad about Travel - Adventure Travel Experts

02/09/2024

The incredible Jafakids Canada trip is back again for its third year running!!!!

Because it just works we will have, 2 nights in Vancouver riding at Mt Fromme and Mt Seymour on the North Shore guided and shuttled by Endless Biking. Then we are off to Whistler for 9 nights with 8 epic days riding the famous Whistler trails, with an optional day trip to Squamish.

Price includes........
📌 Airfares ex Auckland
📌 All transfers for people and bikes
📌All accommodation
📌 Guiding and apres event in Vancouver
📌 Mad about Travel dinner
📌 Expert guiding & support from your tour leaders Phil and Katie

This trip is limited to 42 people and will sell out again, so please call or email us to secure your spot!

☎️ 0800 623 872
📧 [email protected]
🖥️ madabouttravel.co.nz

30/08/2024

If you liked the video of Niue we have an aweseome package out for Niue, check it out!!!!

Give us a call or email to book your next DIVE holiday.

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27/08/2024

Check out this video, it will make you want to jump on a plane to Niue!!!

Phil has been to Niue so he can answer all your questions and make sure that you have the perfect holiday!!!

https://youtu.be/GnirnN8b8KI?si=KB-LMVK1yTxjtPfo

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Need more reasons to come to Niue? Come and take a look at why this is the perfect place to holiday in an authentic, pacific island way.....there is nowhere...

23/08/2024

𝐒𝐮𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 “𝐠𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐬” 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐭! 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐨 𝐛𝐢𝐠, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐨 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐨 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐲, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐨 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐞𝐭!

With an awesome range of lift systems, ski in ski out accommodation and incredible terrain, we have clients who just keep returning to Sun Peaks every year, year after year, after year!

The resort has a unique set of terrain which means you can ski 360 degrees around the village, which is a very special experience. Fast groomers, awesome family slopes, powder bowls and trees galore, Sun Peaks has everything for all skiers and boarders.

The accommodation will suit all budgets, from basic studios to beautiful houses with private hot tubs and everything in between. The village is large enough to have plenty going on, yet small enough to feel intimate. There is a multitude of non-ski activities too including the municipal swimming pool or its easy to head down to Kamloops for an evening to catch a local ice hockey game.

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PRICE INCLUDES​: Return economy airfares Auckland-Vancouver-Kamloops, return airport transfers, 7 nights in a studio room at Cahilty & 6 day lift pass.

T'S & C'S​: Price is based on two people travelling together at the start of March & subject to availability at time of booking

Give us a call or email to book your next SNOW holiday.

☎️ 0800 623 872
📧 [email protected]
🖥️ madabouttravel.co.nz

We are “MAD about TRAVEL” We live what we sell! We specialise in Mountain, Adventure, & Dive Holidays

19/08/2024

Wow its mid August already! - https://mailchi.mp/madabouttravel/wow-its-mid-august-already

15/08/2024

📢 Congratulations to Ray Headifen and Leonie Beggs (pictured below) who both won a prize pack from Panorama Mountain Resort for coming along to the Warren Miller film and signing up to our newsletter, we hope you are enjoying your Panorama merch!!!

Don't forget the Panorama Early Birds finish today!!!
40% off lodgings
40% off lift passes
30% off transfers
kids ski for free

Give us a call or email to book your next SNOW holiday.

☎️0800 623 872
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14/08/2024

The Women’s Adventure Film is back for 2025.

7 short films featuring amazing women around us who are doing extraordinary things in the name of adventure. The films showcase real stories about women from a variety of cultures and sports around the world.

Being adventurous doesn’t always have to mean being the fastest, going the highest, or doing the most extreme things. Adventure for most of us is stepping outside our comfort zone and climbing our own personal Everest.

📌Dunedin 26 Aug
📌 Papamoa & Tauranga 5 Sep,
📌 Auckland & Wellington 26 Sep

The Women’s Adventure Film Tour® (WAFT) returns for its eighth year, celebrating extraordinary women and their thrilling adventures. Get ready for an adrenal...

01/08/2024

Little bit of rain won’t stop these guys getting laps in at Sun Peaks. Reminds me of the weather in NZ at the moment, just warm thou ;)

31/07/2024

Again proving that a helicopter IS the ultimate shuttle vehicle no matter if you’re skiing, kayaking, hiking or mountain biking!

Hidden peak is an incredible 14km black/ blue tech trail which starts at the Pemberton glacier / ice field and stops in the valley bottom! Just awesome!

Check out the video!!!!

https://www.facebook.com/reel/370949585799333

28/07/2024

Crankworx Rotorua 2025 dates are out, 5 - 9th March 2025.

Make sure you book your accommodaiton early!!!

26/07/2024

📢 Panorama early bird special has been extend until the 16 August 2024.

It's one of the best value skiing anywhere in the world with some of the best terrain in Canada, Panorama truly is a hidden gem.

With long groomers, incredible off piste glades and Taynton Bowl with cat access gives you a huge range of terrain suitable for all skier types. When you get bored with the resort (or it simply hasn’t snowed for a while) RK Heli Ski is just across the valley to get your powder fix :)

Give us a call or email to book your next BIKE or SNOW holiday.

☎️ 0800 623 872
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23/07/2024

Great to see our next group having a blast at Mt Fromme, North Vancouver today.

They will be taking in some of the best lift accessed mountain bike parks (Whistler, Sun Peaks, Revelstoke, Silverstar & Big White) and will also do some pedalling in North Vancouver & Squamish.
......and did I mention an afternoon of heli-biking Hidden Peak between Whistler and Pemberton, lucky buggers!

If you missed coming on the trip this year, don't worry we will be running it again next year. Get in touch if you are keen to join us next year!!!

☎️0800 623 872
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19/07/2024

EARLY BOOKING SPECIAL! Book by 31 August 2024 and save NZ$500 pp

A truly unique and authentic Vietnam and Cambodian experience, cruising the Saigon, Mekong Rivers and smaller river tributaries of the Mekong Delta. Petite and beautiful, Mekong Princess is one of the smallest river boats on the Mekong, designed in a luxurious French Colonial style, with only 14 suites, exceptional onboard service and cuisine, and included authentic shore excursions.

Embark on an epic voyage along the mighty Mekong River, from its bustling cities to its placid countryside, a rich journey of discovery across two wonderful countries - Vietnam and Cambodia, right through the very heart of Southeast Asia. Our inspirational itineraries offer a kaleidoscope of alluring locations and exciting experiences to ensure you return home with unforgettable memories.

Included Sightseeing Highlights
- Ho Chi Minh City full day city tour
- Exploration of the Cu Chi Tunnels
- Cruise through the Cai Rang Floating Market
- Cyclo city tour of Phnom Penh
- Discover the Angkor Wat & Banteay Srei Temples, Pinnacles of the Khmer Empire
- Tuk Tuk and sunrise tour of the Royal City of Angkor Wat And much more…..

PRICE INCLUDES: Ho Chi Minh City: 3 nights hotel (Upstream) or 2 nights hotel (Downstream) with sightseeing, 7 night Mekong Princess river cruise, from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap v.v. & Siem Reap: 3 nights hotel with sightseeing

Give us a call or email to book your next ADVENTURE holiday.

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19/07/2024

Mad about Travel / JafaMTB Whistler trip done and dusted for another July!
Fantastic trip, with a bunch of tired (and battered) bodies and bikes all crawling onto the plane tonight with BIG GRINS and tales of awesomeness!

What a fantastic bunch of people to share one of our favourites places with!

Thankyou and see you next year!
Same time
Same place

Cause if you don’t do that double black drop this year you will be one year older when you do!

We are Mad about Travel!

17/07/2024

Road trip to Squamish for some epic tech & flow trails, well worth a day trip from Whistler.

For a pre ride fuelling check out Pure Bread & Coffee and to rehydrate check out Back Country Brewery in Squamish :)

Phil’s favourite trail was Half Nelson ( #1 trail for Squamish on Trailforks), it’s like Te Poaka, Rotorua on steroids!

15/07/2024

Whistler is not just the bike park, there are so many awesome blue and green valley trails.

Friends who live in Whistler took us on this local ride in the Cheakamus Valley, nice up hill with a flow trail back down.

It did take the legs a while to remember how to ride up hill after 5 days in the bike park 😉

13/07/2024

We know most skiers/boarders & bikers like a good beer after a day on the mountain.

For the summer shredders in Canada you must try this beer!

12/07/2024

It’s good to be back at Whistler Bike Park.

11/07/2024

Janky northshore goodness done and dusted for another year.

Mt Seymour with all its rocks and Mt Fromme with its flow and wooden structure, you have been a blast.

Thanks to the team at Endless Biking, your guides were amazing!

See you again next year.

09/07/2024

Jafakids group made it to Vancouver, thanks for getting 40 people and 35 bikes safely to Vancouver! Now for two days epic riding the at the birthplace of mountain biking “North Van” (Vancouver) :)

08/07/2024

𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐚 𝐬𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐲 𝐦𝐢𝐝-𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐢𝐣𝐢?

You can with this awesome package below to Volovoli Beach Resort, just a 2 1/2 drive from Nadi Airport.

With world-renowned diving, fantastic snorkeling, beautiful beaches, warm tropical water, and fine accommodations makes Volivoli a unique Fijian Resort. With strong steady trade winds, this area is also famous for world class windsurfing and kite boarding.

𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐒​: Return economy airfares Auckland-Nadi, return airport transfers, 7 nights in a deluxe ocean view room at the Volivoli Beach Resort, continental breakfast and a 4 day dive package or learn to dive package

T'S & C'S​: Price is based on two people travelling together at the end of August, subject to availability at time of booking & book by 15 July 2024.

Give us a call or email to book your next DIVE holiday.

☎️0800 623 872
📧[email protected]
🖥️ madabouttravel.co.nz

06/07/2024

Big White is incredibly well suited to families with a range of kid friendly, apres ski events and activities as well as a huge range of condo style accommodation. From basic studio apartments right through to stunning 5 star condo’s with private hot tubs, Big White will keep families happy.

The ultimate family resort with some of the best and longest blue cruiser terrain in Canada.

You also can’t beat Big White on a powder day when the snow ghost’s come out. Incredible powder bowl skiing, beautiful glades and long fast groomed terrain. There is even some steep stuff to explore under the Powder chair!

PRICE INCLUDES: Return economy airfares Auckland-Vancouver-Kelwona, return airport transfers, 7 nights accommodation staying at Chateau Big White & 6 day ski pass

T'S & C'S​: Price is based on 2 adults or 2 adults and 2 children under 12 travelling together in January, subject to availability at time of booking & book by 12 July 2024.

Give us a call or email to book your next SNOW holiday.

☎️ 0800 623 872
📧 [email protected]
🖥️ madabouttravel.co.nz

05/07/2024

Whistler is such an awesome place to visit in Summer or Winter!!!

We have some great deals out for Whistler, whether it is mountain biking or skiing.

Give us a call or email to book your next BIKE or SNOW holiday.

☎️0800 623 872
📧 [email protected]
🖥️ madabouttravel.co.nz

04/07/2024

Canada is calling! - https://mailchi.mp/madabouttravel/its-warren-miller-month-6247392

03/07/2024

The first of our Jafakids Canada crew have arrived in Canada and are hitting Sun Peaks as we speak!

28/06/2024

𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐓𝐁 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐤?

Katie is ditching the family to ride the gnar of Tasmania with a group of like minded women - from rocky alpine ridge lines, to cool temperate forests.

This is a women's only Mountain bike tour which visits Tippogoree Hills (Georgetown), Maydena bike park, Meadowbank Winery mountainbike park (wow a winery and MTB park, what could go wrong), Mt Owen (Queenstown) and Silver City Trails (Zeehan).

This trip will cater for all levels of riders by splitting into groups each day. Although known for its harder trails, there are many fantastic green-level trails that allow you to enjoy the area. The views and environment are just too good to miss.

For more information on the trip, please click below.

https://mtbretreat.com.au/western-explorer

If you are keen to join Katie on this adventure please give her a call on 021 1175 176.

Give us a call on 0800 623 877 or email [email protected] to book your next BIKE holiday.