Beau Rapley Guiding - Queenstown

As one of the Queenstown region's favourite local personal guiding companies, Beau and his small team has looked after hundreds of discerning clients from all over the world for nearly forty years.

His passion and knowledge of the Southern Lakes area, along with his desire to provide each client with the best possible experience make him sought after by his clients.

Cabot Lodge - Te Anau - Fiordland 

Cabot Lodge is a beautifully appointed luxury lodge situated on a 2000-acre sheep and deer farm bordering the World Heritage Fiordland National Park. Cabot Lodge is a on the doorstep of world class hiking, kayaking, fishing, adventure activities, and the renowned Milford and Doubtful Sounds. 

The Lodge accommodates a maximum of eight guests, offering private luxury and an authentic New Zealand escape owned and hosted by a fifth-generation New Zealand farming family.  

Guests have the opportunity to participate in on-farm activities*, savour local cuisine, and experience panoramic views from every suite over the vast mountain ranges, pristine Lake Manapouri and Fiordland's World Heritage Park.  

Cascade Creek Retreat - Milton (near Dunedin)

Cascade Creek Retreat is a luxurious 5 Star Gold Qualmark, eco-friendly, boutique accommodation set on a 2000 hectare award winning working sheep and beef farm in Otago at an exclusive, private and remote location.

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Forgotten World Adventures - Taumarunui  

Abandoned since 2009, the 142km long Stratford-Okahukura Line (SOL) with its 24 tunnels and 90 plus bridges, all hand-built, traverses the Forgotten World, the name given to one of New Zealand’s most beautiful, remote, yet seldom seen regions. Forgotten World Adventures are experts in guided experiences throughout this spectacular destination in the Central North Island. 

Choose from six unique adventures, each featuring an iconic self-driven guided rail cart journey on the line which runs between Taumarunui and Stratford. 

Haast River Safari - Haast - West Coast

Haast River Safari operates river jet boat rides on the spectacular Haast River in the South Westland World Heritage area. 

Great visibility is ensured, yet you remain warm, dry and comfortable, making this a unique and safe experience suitable for anyone of any age to participate in and enjoy.

Learn from our local and highly experienced jet boat driver/guides about the physical attributes of this remarkable glacial valley, where temperate rainforest thrives.

We'll stop so you can get out of the boat so that you can reflect on the fact you are in one of New Zealand's last frontiers.

Sunshine or rain our jet boat trips operate daily.

Hump Ridge Track (3-day guided walk) - Fiordland National Park

As New Zealand latest addition to the Great Walks Network, the Hump Ridge Track is arguably the most diverse guided walk in Fiordland National Park. Discover the native beech forest, the tors and tarns, the coast with its wildlife (Hector's Dolphins). Great huts, warm showers ... and few other walkers. Not to be missed! Read more...