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Pohatu Penguins Nature and Sea Kayak Tours

Pohatu Penguins Nature and Sea Kayak Tours

Wildlife - Akaroa

Fully guided tours starting from NZ $65 per person, self-drive tours from NZ $25 per person.

Pohatu Penguins offers unique nature and sea kayak tours from Akaroa. Tours are guided by local conservationists with over 30 years experience. Choose from a variety of tours and packages to suit your adventure!

Pohatu Penguins offers colony tours, sea kayaking amongst the wildlife, and amazing 4WD scenic tours. More...

Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise with Deep Cove Charters

Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise with Deep Cove Charters

Overnight Cruise - Doubtful Sound

Experience a unique overnight cruise on beautiful and serene Doubtful Sound, in Fiordland, one of our most scenic and awe inspiring sounds within the Fiordland National Park. More...

Rippled Earth Kayaking

Rippled Earth Kayaking

Kayaking - Queenstown

Join us on a kayak adventure across one of New Zealand's most scenic mountain lakes within the Southern Alps. Two great kayaking tours leave from Glenorchy's shores at the head of Lake Wakatipu, only 40 minutes from Queenstown. More...

Fiordland Expeditions Overnight and Extended Cruises

Fiordland Expeditions Overnight and Extended Cruises

Overnight Cruise - Doubtful Sound - Starting from NZ $450 per person

Your Doubtful Sound overnight cruise will leave you in complete awe of the outstanding views of untouched beauty, wildlife and the serenity of your experience. Includes a freshly caught and prepared seafood dinner, fishing, kayaking and transfers to and from Manapouri or Te Anau. More...

Half-Day Kayak Tour on Lake Wanaka

Half-Day Kayak Tour on Lake Wanaka

Kayaking - Wanaka - Starting from $179.00 per person

Enjoy a half-day kayaking tour on Lake Wanaka. This experience is a fantastic introduction to kayaking, with an easy guided paddle exploring the beautiful Lake Wanaka coastline, enjoying the outstanding scenery.

Loved by all new to kayaking, families and the chilled out characters amongst us. You will have 8-10 kilometers of easy paddling with light snacks and refreshments provided. No experience is required and this small-group tour operates in most weather conditions.

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Full-Day Biking and Kayaking Adventure: Nelson to Kaiteriteri

Full-Day Biking and Kayaking Adventure: Nelson to Kaiteriteri

Bike Tour - Nelson - Starting from $199.00 per person

On this full-day adventure, you will experience a half day of kayaking and a half day of mountain biking. Leave Nelson in the morning to head to Kaiteriteri. Once there, you'll get to explore what the area has to offer by water, then by land. Hotel pickup and drop-off is not included: you will meet at a centrally located departure point. The kayak portion of the tour is guided, while the biking portion is self-guided with various trails to travel on.

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Kayak Adventure from Franz Josef Glacier

Kayak Adventure from Franz Josef Glacier

Kayaking - Franz Josef - Starting from $120.00 per person

A unique kayak adventure, only minutes from Franz Josef Glacier! Set out across Lake Mapourika's mirror-like water and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding Southern Alps and Glaciers.
Explore a kiwi sanctuary set amidst some of the oldest untouched rainforest in Westland!
This tour lasts up to three hours and is designed to complete your Glacier Country Experience! More...

Full Day Southern Explorer

Full Day Southern Explorer

Day Tour - Wanaka - Starting from $349.00 per person

For those with more time and keen to explore a little further, the Southern Explorer is the perfect choice! This full day kayaking trip will have you paddling through some of the region’s most iconic, remote and beautiful landscapes towards the ‘gem’ of the lake ’ Mou Waho island.

  • 12-14kms of easy paddling
  • Optional 30-60minute walk up to the Mou Waho island look out
  • Fully catered with our gourmet picnic morning tea and lunch
  • No experience required... More...

Half-Day Kayak Experience on the Mighty Clutha River from Wanaka

Half-Day Kayak Experience on the Mighty Clutha River from Wanaka

Kayaking - Wanaka - Starting from $199.00 per person

This half-day small-group river activity is for those with an appetite for getting up close and personal with the famous Clutha River. The fun unfolds as the river twists and turns, through playful rapids of the Upper Clutha set amongst the stunning Wanaka scenery.

Your guide will give you instructions on river safety and technique, as well as tips on river reading and directions on where to find the action and best play spots.

With a bit of practice, you’ll soon be cruising... More...


Milford & Stewart Island Flexible Travel Pass - Queenstown return

Milford & Stewart Island Flexible Travel Pass - Queenstown return

Multi-day Tour - Queenstown - Starting from $295.00 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...

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Rotorua Central BackpackersRotorua Central Backpackers - Hostel.

Featuring a garden and a shared lounge, Rotorua Central Backpackers is set in Rotorua. A hot tub is available for...

Full-Day Astrolabe Kayaking Eco-TourFull-Day Astrolabe Kayaking Eco-Tour - Kayaking - Motueka. Starting from $140.00 per person.

Join this Eco-friendly, fully guided kayaking tour in the Astrolabe Roadstead for a fun day away!
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