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