| 1. Aoraki Balloon Safaris - hot air ballooning in | | | | aircraft. |
| South Canterbury | | | | The Wanaka Transport and Toy museum will |
| Hot Air Ballooning is the air adventure giving you a | | | | surprise and delight, with something for everyone. |
| tranquil and majestic flight, which no other aircraft | | | | 6. Wauraurahiri Jet - jet boating in Southland |
| can offer. It is the ultimate adventure, touched | | | | Wairaurahiri Jet takes you into the Southern end |
| with serenity and romance. Beginning with the | | | | of Fiordland National park. We set off from Lake |
| awe-inspiring balloon inflation, your sedate and | | | | Hauroko crossing the lower part of New Zealand's |
| mystical flight unfolds. | | | | deepest lake then it's down the wild, grade three |
| The Flight | | | | rock strewn rapids of the Wairaurahiri River to |
| Flights are generally flown around day-break, | | | | the sea. |
| when air conditions are traditionally clear, calm, | | | | Our trip passes through beautiful unmodified |
| cool and stable. Having met at dawn, you will be | | | | Podocarp forests. We have a short guided nature |
| driven in our 4-wheel drive vehicles to a suitable | | | | walk along the way. |
| launch site chosen by one of our very | | | | Once we are at the sea we set you off to |
| experienced New Zealand licenced pilots. | | | | explore the rugged South Coast while we cook |
| Following a detailed flight briefing, you will then be | | | | your delicious kiwi style BBQ lunch. After lunch it's |
| invited to assist the pilot and crew to prepare the | | | | back on board for the return journey up the river |
| balloon for flight. Once aboard the wicker basket, | | | | across the lake back to the departure point. We |
| your magical flight begins. The launch is so gentle | | | | also involve our guests with our own conservation |
| you will hardly realise you have left the ground. | | | | project protecting our native bird. |
| The peace and gentleness of ballooning will | | | | 7. Maniototo Curling International Ltd - iconic New |
| surprise you and Methven flight views are | | | | Zealand activity in Central Otago |
| unsurpassable. As you drift along with the breeze, | | | | The township of Naseby in the Maniototo, Central |
| the scenery slowly changes until, after | | | | Otago, has become the country's curling capital |
| approximately an hour in the air, it is time to land. | | | | with the completion of New Zealand's first |
| The successful completion of the flight is | | | | International and Olympic standard indoor curling |
| celebrated with a champagne-styled buffet | | | | rink. (Currently the only dedicated indoor curling |
| breakfast, as a picnic in the field, generally served | | | | rink in the Southern Hemisphere.) |
| by a suitably attired waiter with a silver tray. You | | | | This new facility is attracting additional New |
| will also receive a flight certificate. | | | | Zealand and new international curling tournaments |
| What a way to end a fantastic adventure! | | | | to Central Otago, an area already synonymous |
| 2. On Yer Bike! - 4wd in the West Coast | | | | with curling. Curling worldwide has enjoyed |
| Set amidst a backdrop of lush West Coast | | | | remarkable growth since it achieved full Olympic |
| rainforest near Greymouth, brace yourself for the | | | | status in Nagano in 1998. |
| New Zealand Off Road adventure of a lifetime | | | | Situated in the alpine village of Naseby, only |
| with On Yer Bike! At On Yer Bike! our tracks are | | | | 15kms from the Central Otago Rail Trail, this is |
| a magical mix of mud, water and narrow, winding | | | | the perfect activity for people who are at the |
| trails. You'll enjoy the thrill of navigating one of our | | | | midway point of their journey along the trail. |
| 4WD motorbikes across rivers, through copious | | | | 8. Driftwood Eco-Tours - ecotours in Marlborough |
| amounts of our famous mud and through puddles | | | | New Zealand bird watching and eco-tours. |
| that resemble small lakes! | | | | The tidal estuary of Wairau Lagoon in Marlborough |
| There are plenty of photo opportunities at the | | | | is home to more than 90 different kinds of birds. |
| many beautiful spots in the forest. You'll see tall | | | | Royal Spoonbill, Black Fronted Tern and Bar-tailed |
| native trees, birdlife, views of the valley and | | | | Godwit are among the thousands that flock here, |
| maybe some wild deer tracks. You can even | | | | and it's easy to see why. |
| purchase a CD of Photographs of your muddy | | | | The light is always changing on these peaceful |
| adventure to keep as a memento of your time | | | | waters, there's no one around and the food's |
| with On Yer Bike! | | | | great. Driftwood Eco-tours offers you the same |
| On Yer Bike Adventures is now home to the | | | | experience. |
| Hagglund! - This is the most extreme way to get | | | | You can choose from the following: |
| off-road on the wild West Coast. | | | | - Full-day tours to catch the best time for bird |
| 3. Ziptrek Ecotours - ecotours in Queenstown | | | | watching and photography |
| The best framed views of Lake Wakatipu can be | | | | - Access to private land - you have the place to |
| experienced on an interpretive guided tour using | | | | yourself |
| flying foxes as low impact adventure access. Join | | | | - Tours tailored to your interests and you set the |
| us on a series of lines that traverse the forest in | | | | pace |
| a way that will never be forgotten. This tour is | | | | - Small groups - you or you and your party will |
| perfect for families, groups and those who have | | | | enjoy individual guiding |
| never ziplined before. | | | | - Homemade picnics and fine wine from the |
| Come join us on our exhilarating zipline (flying fox) | | | | gourmet province |
| adventure above spectacular Queentown! Ride up | | | | - Multi day bird watching tours on request |
| the Skyline Gondola and then glide through the | | | | 9. Cape Farewell Horse Treks - horse riding in the |
| treetops on a series of flying foxes. Your | | | | Nelson and Tasman region |
| experienced guides will deliver an interpretive tour | | | | "Don and I reckon we live in the most beautiful |
| as you "Zzziiiiiip" from tree to tree. Breath in | | | | place in New Zealand. We were lucky enough to |
| some pristine mountain air as you venture on a | | | | have bought our farm some 17 years ago. We |
| carefully crafted journey that combines | | | | began life at Puponga with a "bull beef unit" |
| exhilaration, adventure, and ecological exploration. | | | | (cattle), but moved onto the horse trekking a |
| 4. Rosco's Milford Kayaks - kayaking in Fiordland | | | | couple of years later. It is a very |
| Find out for yourself why Lonely Planet has rated | | | | family-orientated business, and our main focus is |
| sea kayaking as THE best way to see Milford | | | | on having a great time and giving people a chance |
| Sound. Rosco's Milford Kayaks is New Zealand's | | | | to live their dreams, something we Kiwis don't |
| longest established owner operated sea kayaking | | | | realise...that we are so lucky to live here." |
| business. This is experience you can count on so | | | | "Don and I still get a real buzz out of watching a |
| relax, choose a trip that suits you and enjoy | | | | rider who has waited a lifetime to gallop down |
| seeing the real Milford Sound up close and | | | | Wharariki Beach. The feeling is just 'bloody |
| personal from a sea kayak. | | | | awesome'". |
| Rosco's Winter Kayaking Experience is simply | | | | "We are, I guess, very proud Kiwis. We reckon |
| superb!! | | | | we live in the best place in the world. We love the |
| You can expect: | | | | lifestyle we've created and have the ultimate job." |
| - More settled weather conditions usually result in | | | | "We look forward to meeting you, and showing |
| very calm water - ideal for exploring Milford from | | | | you our corner of New Zealand." |
| a sea kayak. | | | | 10. Norwest Underworld Adventures - ecotours in |
| - Less crowds make winter the premium time to | | | | the West Coast |
| visit Milford. | | | | Underworld Rafting & The GlowWorm Cave |
| - More wildlife frequent Milford during the winter | | | | Tours are adventures in one of NZ's largest |
| months. Seals, dolphins and penguins can often be | | | | unmodified Cave Systems complete with |
| viewed from your sea kayak. | | | | spectacular Stalactites & Stalagmites creations & |
| - Less motor boats cruising Milford. More peace | | | | galaxies of GlowWorms that are unequalled on |
| and tranquillity - just the splash of our paddles. | | | | this planet. Adventure Caving is a full-on |
| - More photo opportunities often mirror like | | | | exploration style activity in a superb sporty active |
| reflections of famous icons like mile high Mitre | | | | water cave complete with abseils, climbs, crawls |
| Peak. | | | | and squeezes. |
| - Less sandflies and usually none at all. Makes your | | | | Underworld Rafting - Is our premier activity & the |
| day in paradise even more enjoyable. | | | | one for which we developed our international |
| 5. Wanaka Transport and Toy Museum - museum | | | | reputation. Underworld Rafting is a very special |
| in Wanaka | | | | Cave Rafting adventure where you explore the |
| With a unique and fascinating collection that has | | | | formation filled upper levels before meeting the |
| grown to over 30,000 items, the Wanaka | | | | underground lake to float beneath the most |
| Transport and Toy Museum is one of the largest | | | | amazing displays of GlowWorms. You complete |
| private displays in the Southern Hemisphere. | | | | the journey having fun bouncing down the Nile |
| It is an enormously varied collection which has | | | | River Rapids. This is a soft eco-adventure suited |
| children's toys including a huge range of Barbie | | | | to those with confidence in water, 10 and over. |
| dolls, unusual motor-cycles and rare cars, trucks, | | | | Allow 4hrs. |
| ambulances, military vehicles, fire engines and | | | | |