Active New Zealand Adventure Tours
Hiking, Biking, Paddling - and Kiwi Culture!
Experience the New Zealand wilderness and our legendary NZ hospitality
Since 1996 we’ve looked after over 15,000 active people hiking, cycling and kayaking with legendary Kiwi hospitality in the stunning New Zealand outdoors. We’re Kiwis, based in Queenstown, and we know New Zealand’s national parks, hiking trails, valleys, bays, backroads and culture like the back of our hands.
If you love trekking, hiking, walking, paddling, cycling, and exploring the outdoors and having fun - you'll love tackling any of our trips.
You’ll love the local haunts, yummiest cafes and fantastic lodges in the most beautiful locations with the warmest NZ hospitality there is.
You’ll love our uber-fun, omni-capable, tuned-in guides, and with them you'll get a real shot at challenging yourself a little… or a lot!
You’ll love that even though we’ll take you to New Zealand’s most off-the-beaten track locations, there’ll be loads of creature comforts in the evening too.
You’ll love that if you join us for a trip, it's very likely that you'll have the best time. Ever!
Featured adventure tours:
Rimu 14-day adventure tour | South Island
US$3999 + tax
National Geographic rated this trip the 9th Greatest Adventure trip in the World. Why? Discover for yourselves. Kayak Milford Sound, hike high mountains, or explore the forests by bike. See why it's one of the top ten adventure tours in the world.
Winter Rimu 14-day Winter Trip | South Island
US$3499 + tax
Escape the summer heat and come enjoy our world-class ski resorts. But we can’t let you leave without exploring our beautiful mountains, forests, and shorelines. We'll take you hiking, kayaking, cycling, and hot pooling to round out a spectacular adventure.
Tui 8-day Multisport Trip | South Island
US$2799 + tax
Hiking, flying, jet boating, cycling, and sea kayaking, all in one short, breathtaking vacation. Exciting and action-packed, you will explore our mountains, fiords, and glaciers, not as a tourist, but as an adventurer. A perfect introduction to beautiful New Zealand!
Kauri 5-day Adventure Trip | North Island
US$1999 + tax
This is our only North Island adventure, where you’ll explore active volcanoes, pristine forests, caves and hot pools. We will hike, bike, cave, soak, and enjoy a traditional Maori feast! Combine this with a South Island trip for a total New Zealand experience.
Manuka 14-day Hiking Tour | South Island
US$4799 + tax
A hiking trip with creature comforts? Manuka is challenging, but at a comfortable pace. Hike mountains, beaches, forests, and glaciers, while learning about New Zealand’s flora, fauna and culture. Stay in comfortable lodges and cottages—no tents on this tour!
More great New Zealand adventure tours!
Observe penguins and kiwis and hike the 3-day Hump Ridge track on the
Hoiho Wildlife trip. Have an amazing adventure with the kids on our
Kea Family Trip or push your physical limits on our
Xtreme Rimu trip. We can arrange a private trip for your group or let us design the perfect custom tour for you!
Dealing with Altitude
Most hikers will never experience altitude sickness, (sometimes
called acute mountain sickness or AMS for short), because it
typically only occurs at altitudes above 2,500m (8,300ft) or so.
It’s caused by a decrease in the density of the air (the
percentage of oxygen in the air doesn’t actually change much and
remains the same to about ten times the height of Mt Everest!).
With thinner air though, it becomes harder for the body to sustain
mental and physical alertness.
Most hikers will never experience altitude sickness, (sometimes called acute mountain sickness or AMS for short), because it typically only occurs at altitudes above 2,500m (8,300ft) or so. It’s caused by a decrease in the density of the air (the percentage of oxygen in the air doesn’t actually change much and remains the same to about ten times the height of Mt Everest!). With thinner air though, it becomes harder for the body to sustain mental and physical alertness.
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