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"Some people have a life list of birds. I have a life list of trips. I have taken many, many guided trips in the past and New Zealand with Active NZ is now tops on my list of great trips and great guides. The trip was funny and fun, challenging and relaxing, gorgeous and wonderful. "
Sandra Eisemann (Madison, Wisconsin, USA) January 2010 Rimu
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Hoiho Wildlife: Important Info
Hoiho wildlife trip - Important Info
ACCOMMODATION:
Lynette’s Hoiho Wildlife trip is an activity-oriented trip around the South Island. Lynette has chosen interesting and comfortable accommodations throughout. Some places are quite luxurious, but many of the other places we stay are off-the-beaten-track and don’t have many accommodation options – but they are really spectacular. We think you’ll love the places we stay! We prefer to stay in comfortable bed and breakfasts, lodges and apartments. As there's such a variety of accommodations on this trip, some places will have ensuite bathrooms and some will have shared bathrooms, so we may ask you to share a bathroom with other group members on occasion.
RECOMMENDED FLIGHTS:
If you’re flying in on the first day of the trip, or out on the last day, we recommend arriving in Christchurch by approximately 9 - 10.30am on Monday, and departing from Queenstown after 12 noon on Sunday. Other flight times may also be possible. If you are considering alternative flight times please let us know.
PICK UP INFORMATION:
On the first day of the trip we can either pick you up from the Heartland Hotel Cotswold in Christchurch at 10.30am, or at the Christchurch international terminal in front of the information desk at 11am.
DROP OFF INFORMATION:
On the last day of the trip we can drop you off at the Queenstown airport in time for the flights above, or anywhere in downtown Queenstown in the early afternoon.
FITNESS:
You must have a reasonable level of fitness to enjoy yourself on Lynette’s Hoiho Wildlife trip. You don’t have to be young and extremely fit (although if you are, you won’t be bored) but you should be in the habit of doing at least some exercise. Age and experience are not important. For example, a person in their 50s who hikes every couple of weeks will be happier than a 22-year-old couch potato. If you’re concerned about your fitness level, have a chat with us so we can help you choose between the Hoiho and our other trips.
EXPERIENCE:
You don’t need any outdoor experience at all to enjoy our trips. All our trips allow you to make the most of New Zealand’s incredible environment. Our experienced guides are highly trained, and will look after you! You don’t have to carry a heavy pack. You don’t need to have been in a sea kayak before to enjoy kayaking on Doubtful Sound. All we ask is that you be energetic and in reasonable shape and you’ll have an incredible time. We manage the level of commitment to suit your experience, and we have an impeccable safety record and we hold all relevant government licenses.
FLEXIBILITY:
Because of the off-the-beaten-path and non-commercial nature of some of our accommodations on this trip, we sometimes need to change a night stop. We try to make as few changes as possible, but we ask that you know we retain the flexibility to make sure your trip is as good as it can be.
INCLUDED:
The trip fare is US$3999 + 15% NZ government taxes. We quote all prices in US dollars, so our guests from all over the world can more easily relate prices to their own currencies. You can also join for shorter periods of time, at a pro-rated fare. The trip fare includes just about everything, specifically:
• All guiding services. We have two guides per trip: a lead guide/driver and a co-guide who is responsible for meals and accommodations. This means we can really make sure you have a great time! We operate with small groups.
• Comfortable accommodation for the entire period you are with us. We can also organize accommodation for you if you want to arrive earlier or leave later.
• Transport as required, in comfortable vehicles, cruise boats and whatever else is required.
• All your meals, except in Dunedin where your guides will point out the wide range of restaurants. Alcohol is not generally included, although we do spring for a few drinks here and there!
• All hiking, kayaking, dolphin swimming and other activities described in the itinerary, except the optional extras. There are many optional activities available at extra cost, particularly in Dunedin. None of these activities are compulsory, and nor will your trip seem less awesome if you do the cheap or free options. Although some people enjoy sampling hang gliding, bungy jumping, jet boating, skydiving, and so on, others prefer to focus more on the hiking, paddling and wildlife which is, of course, the reason you’re coming to New Zealand in the first place!
NOT INCLUDED:
This is your holiday, and we are serious about not nickel-and-diming you! You’ll have a few meals and drinks to cover, extra activities if you choose them, and you’ll probably feel like tipping your guides at the end of a fabulous time, but you won’t be pulling out your wallet every few minutes on your ACTIVE NEW ZEALAND trip!
GEAR LIST:
Click here to see a copy of the Hoiho Gear List
Lynette’s Hoiho Wildlife trip is an activity-oriented trip around the South Island. Lynette has chosen interesting and comfortable accommodations throughout. Some places are quite luxurious, but many of the other places we stay are off-the-beaten-track and don’t have many accommodation options – but they are really spectacular. We think you’ll love the places we stay! We prefer to stay in comfortable bed and breakfasts, lodges and apartments. As there's such a variety of accommodations on this trip, some places will have ensuite bathrooms and some will have shared bathrooms, so we may ask you to share a bathroom with other group members on occasion.
RECOMMENDED FLIGHTS:
If you’re flying in on the first day of the trip, or out on the last day, we recommend arriving in Christchurch by approximately 9 - 10.30am on Monday, and departing from Queenstown after 12 noon on Sunday. Other flight times may also be possible. If you are considering alternative flight times please let us know.
PICK UP INFORMATION:
On the first day of the trip we can either pick you up from the Heartland Hotel Cotswold in Christchurch at 10.30am, or at the Christchurch international terminal in front of the information desk at 11am.
DROP OFF INFORMATION:
On the last day of the trip we can drop you off at the Queenstown airport in time for the flights above, or anywhere in downtown Queenstown in the early afternoon.
FITNESS:
You must have a reasonable level of fitness to enjoy yourself on Lynette’s Hoiho Wildlife trip. You don’t have to be young and extremely fit (although if you are, you won’t be bored) but you should be in the habit of doing at least some exercise. Age and experience are not important. For example, a person in their 50s who hikes every couple of weeks will be happier than a 22-year-old couch potato. If you’re concerned about your fitness level, have a chat with us so we can help you choose between the Hoiho and our other trips.
EXPERIENCE:
You don’t need any outdoor experience at all to enjoy our trips. All our trips allow you to make the most of New Zealand’s incredible environment. Our experienced guides are highly trained, and will look after you! You don’t have to carry a heavy pack. You don’t need to have been in a sea kayak before to enjoy kayaking on Doubtful Sound. All we ask is that you be energetic and in reasonable shape and you’ll have an incredible time. We manage the level of commitment to suit your experience, and we have an impeccable safety record and we hold all relevant government licenses.
FLEXIBILITY:
Because of the off-the-beaten-path and non-commercial nature of some of our accommodations on this trip, we sometimes need to change a night stop. We try to make as few changes as possible, but we ask that you know we retain the flexibility to make sure your trip is as good as it can be.
INCLUDED:
The trip fare is US$3999 + 15% NZ government taxes. We quote all prices in US dollars, so our guests from all over the world can more easily relate prices to their own currencies. You can also join for shorter periods of time, at a pro-rated fare. The trip fare includes just about everything, specifically:
• All guiding services. We have two guides per trip: a lead guide/driver and a co-guide who is responsible for meals and accommodations. This means we can really make sure you have a great time! We operate with small groups.
• Comfortable accommodation for the entire period you are with us. We can also organize accommodation for you if you want to arrive earlier or leave later.
• Transport as required, in comfortable vehicles, cruise boats and whatever else is required.
• All your meals, except in Dunedin where your guides will point out the wide range of restaurants. Alcohol is not generally included, although we do spring for a few drinks here and there!
• All hiking, kayaking, dolphin swimming and other activities described in the itinerary, except the optional extras. There are many optional activities available at extra cost, particularly in Dunedin. None of these activities are compulsory, and nor will your trip seem less awesome if you do the cheap or free options. Although some people enjoy sampling hang gliding, bungy jumping, jet boating, skydiving, and so on, others prefer to focus more on the hiking, paddling and wildlife which is, of course, the reason you’re coming to New Zealand in the first place!
NOT INCLUDED:
This is your holiday, and we are serious about not nickel-and-diming you! You’ll have a few meals and drinks to cover, extra activities if you choose them, and you’ll probably feel like tipping your guides at the end of a fabulous time, but you won’t be pulling out your wallet every few minutes on your ACTIVE NEW ZEALAND trip!
GEAR LIST:
Click here to see a copy of the Hoiho Gear List
