Things to do while you are in the south Island of New Zealand.

In 1998 Geoff Chapple started walking Te Araroa (The Long Pathway). This is a proposed hiking trail for the length of New Zealand which is hoped to be open by late 2010. Note: Much of the route follows trails that already exist, or forestry roads, and could be tramped now so check the website out, you may like to try walking some of the trail while still in New Zealand.

The New Zealand Tramper Welcome . . . to the best place to find information about tramping (hiking or trekking) and walking in New Zealand. Here you can find a tramping mate and information on some of New Zealand's greatest tramps.

Roving Adventures luxury New Zealand travel A unique company providing chauffeur driven VIP transport for a discerning South Island holiday. Explore off the main tourist routes, combine spectacular scenery with luxury lodge accommodation for the vacation package of a lifetime.

Marlborough Tours Wine Tours, Sightseeing/Historical/Cultural Tours. John and Lynley would like to welcome you to an area of New Zealand we now call Home . Please read on and see how you can experience our little corner of the world. Marlborough has much to offer ranging from scenic walks and boating in the sheltered waters of the Marlborough Sounds, to the vast fields of vineyards and wineries on the Wairau plain..

Dolphin Watch Ecotours Offer wildlife focused trips, combined with cruises around the Marlborough Sounds area of the South Island. Take in the Dolphins and other marine life that live in the Queen Charlotte Sound. Maybe a cruise combined with a guided walk on Motuara Island. There is so much to offer that you will enjoy your time with Dolphin Watch Ecotours.

Sea Kayaking Adventure Tours specialize in small or large group guided sea kayaking, to remote and unspoiled area of NZ's Marlborough Sounds. We’ve developed programs that allow you to genuinely experience the destination by immersing yourself in the environment. We are a nature-based paddling adventure travel company. Every aspect of our lives (personally and as tour leaders), is naturally geared toward the enjoyment of the environment without unduly changing it.

Lord Of The Rings Sites New Zealand offers a top selection of lord of the rings tours where you can view the beautiful scenery from the movie.

Tramping The Queen Charlotte Track runs almost the entire length of New Zealand's Queen Charlotte Sound. It stretches from Ship Cove to Anakiwa - 71 km of spectacular walking track passing through historic sites, secluded bays and lush coastal bush.

Farewell Spit Tours On the Lighthouse Safari you will see a variety of resident seabirds, and other wildlife (on some days seals haul themselves up for a snooze on the sand). There are plenty of stops along the way so make sure you bring your camera. Learn how the Lighthouse worked - see the relics from this historic NZ icon and enjoy a muffin and tea or coffee while exploring our century old Lighthouse keeper's house.

Whale Watch In the South Island of New Zealand lies Kaikoura, an area steeped in Maori history and legend. Off the coast of the village is a marine environment so rich in nutrients that it attracts some of the most magnificent creatures with which we share our planet. Among them the giant Sperm Whale which can grow up to 20 metres in length and has the largest brain of any animal alive. Let us take you on the most breathtaking adventure of a lifetime. Let us take you right into the world of the whales to meet them face to face

Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve, just a 90 minute drive north from Christchurch, offers the ultimate in relaxation.
Nestled in the magnificent South Island high country, the Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve has, for 125 years, attracted visitors seeking the benefits of its natural mineral waters and clean, clear alpine air.
Set in a breathtaking natural landscape, surrounded by forests and mountains, the award-winning Thermal Reserve offers visitors a wide range of experiences, from soothing indulgence to exciting family fun. The Thermal Reserve has seven open-air thermal pools, three sulphur pools and four private thermal pools, as well as a sauna/steam room. A fresh-water, heated pool and a popular family activity area, complete with water slides and water toys and picnic area, ensure the Thermal Reserve offers something for everyone.

Bungy Jumps Gateway to the natural beauty of Hanmer Springs is the historical Waiau Ferry Bridge, the home of Thrill seekers Canyon Adventure Centre. From a blood pumping bungy jump to an adrenalin surging jet boat ride, Thrill seekers will look after you with a high reputation both with domestic & international tourists alike.

Mount Lyford Alpine Resort is a freehold mountain property in the South Island of New Zealand. Situated approximately 1 hour 30 minutes by road north of the main city Christchurch and International Airport. The area is ideally located at the southern end of the seaward Kaikoura mountain range, between the thermal resort town of Hanmer Springs and the Eco-tourism town of Kaikoura only 50minutes drive to either destination.

Mt. Lyford Horse Treks Trekking, with an emphasis on natural horse riding through high country beech forest with spectacular views of the foot-hills of the Southern Alps.

Four Seasons Safaris - Hunting & Fishing New Zealand Professional Outdoor Guiding Service throughout the South Island of New Zealand, outfitters of hunting, trout and salmon fly fishing, skiing, and jet boating safaris. All guides have a high degree of experience in the great outdoors of NZ

The Original Christchurch Bike Tours Christchurch is a beautiful city, with large green parks, many lovely gardens and the gently meandering Avon River flowing through the heart of it. We will show you great places for eating, for coffee, nightlife and shopping. You can see everyday Christchurch, the houses & schools. The city is flat, and has many purpose built cycle-ways. It's perfect for cycling, and a guided tour on bikes is the best way to really see the city.

Black Cat Group cruises The historic French Village of Akaroa is 90 minutes drive from Christchurch. Here you can cruise around an extinct volcanic crater and experience majestic scenery and stunning wildlife on daily harbour cruises. You'll see the rare, native dolphin - the Hectors Dolphin as well as penguins and other sea birds and hear about Akaroa's fascinating past. The renowned vessel, Canterbury Cat, departs daily.

We offer independent bicycle tour holidays ranging from overnight to 28 days and longer. Independent Cycle Tours New Zealand Ltd. is based in Christchurch, the Gateway to the spectacular South Island of New Zealand. New Zealand is one of the safest countries in the world to bike in, with a low crime rate, low traffic volumes and friendly culture. this makes New Zealand, and the South Island in particular, ideal for the self-guided cyclist.

Rising to nearly 2000 metres, Porter Heights offers spectacular views of the Southern Alps with Lake Coleridge sparkling below. Good natural snow, regular snowmaking and extensive grooming ensure the terrain is always in top condition. There are gentle slopes for beginners, cruising runs and trails for intermediates, legendary challenges for advanced like Big Mama & Bluff Face. Big Mama with 620 vertical metres and is longest and steepest straight run down in the Southern Hemisphere. Come and check it out and you won't stop raving about it!!!!

Craigieburn Valley, located in the heart of New Zealand's Southern Alps, has achieved cult status amongst NZ's hottest skiers and riders. Craigieburn offers terrain from steep narrow chutes and wide open powder bowls to ski packed intermediate runs. Catch your breath in our new day lodge while taking in the awesome vista of the Craigieburn range, and at the end of a big day ski to the door and unwind at the bar in our cosy alpine lodge while the chef cooks a mean 3 course feast.

Alpine Guide Fox Glacier Take a guided trip on the West Coast's longest glacier amidst fascinating ice features. Guided walks from half a day to the 2 day Chancellor Hut Overnight Alpine Adventure. Alpine Guides is the Glacier Country's most experienced guiding company and offers a full range of trips for all fitness levels, budgets and timeframes.
Our helihikes combine the excitement of exploring the glacier with the thrill of a helicopter flight.
For the more adventurous, we offer expert guided mountaineering trips and courses and ski touring amongst New Zealand's highest peaks.

Franz Josef Glacier Guides Exciting guided glacier walks and heli-hikes allowing everyone to enjoy spectacular glacier and icefall terrain normally only seen by experienced mountaineers.

Located between Wanaka and Queenstown in the Southern Alps of New Zealand, Cardrona is a high resort renowned among skiers and snowboarders for dry, natural snow and wide open slopes. Winter season: 24th June - 9th October

Welcome to Shotover Jet country... you’re in for an adrenaline rush! A Shotover Jet boat ride is like nothing you have ever experienced before. Come on in, and get a feel for the experience, the boats and our unique Shotover Canyon location.

Treble Cone Come and express yourself, try new moves and experience the thrills of the parks and pipes at Treble Cone. Renowned for awesome terrain, riders have 3 natural pipes to choose from in the Saddle Basin as well as the famed Gunbarrel funneling down the main basin. Treble Cone offers more intermediate and advanced terrain than any other South island ski area with off-piste powder skiing and boarding unrivalled.

Wanaka Winter Resort - Lake Wanaka, New Zealand The region offers a complete winter sports destination. The two major alpine resorts, Cardrona and Treble Cone, are what Wanaka is best known for in winter. Between them these fields share everything from well groomed beginner slopes and trails to black diamond chutes and broad powder bowls. The fields have great family facilities, modern lift services, superb guiding and instruction, good food and wine..., all washed down with spectacular lake and alpine views.

Get Wet, Get real Wet !!!
Descend the spectacular canyons of the Matukituki valley. Explore your way through crystal pools and native forest. Plunge down water polished chutes, abseil down waterfalls. Climb, swim and float through a spectacular world of water sculpted rock and sparkling, crashing waterfalls.

Find out all about Penguins in the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony which is situated in the former Oamaru harbour quarry. Once worked to provide rock for the construction of the Oamaru harbour, the quarry was turned over to the penguins in 1992, however the penguins have been present in small numbers since the early 1980's.

The Taieri Gorge Limited train is Dunedin's prestige tourist train operating from the historic Railway Station. Departing daily (except Christmas day) it takes you on a journey through the rugged and spectacular Taieri River Gorge, across wrought iron viaducts and through tunnels carved by hand more than 100 years ago.

Once described as the finest walk in the world, The Milford Track is one of New Zealand’s most popular walks, with approximately 14000 people completing the Milford track each year.

Welcome to Trips 'n' Tramps. We operate from the lakeside resort of Te Anau on the edge of Fiordland National Park - a World Heritage Area. We are two hours closer to Milford Sound than Queenstown is, and this allows us to spend much more time exploring the wilderness along the Milford Road.

Real Journeys, Fiordland. Experience Fiordland National Park, a designated World Heritage area, and Queenstown with Real Journeys. We are a locally owned and operated company who have been sharing this incredibly beautiful part of New Zealand with travellers for nearly 50 years

Hump Ridge Jet is one of New Zealand's most exciting adventures. A premier jet boat experience based in a land of untouched wilderness and breathtaking beauty.
MISSION STATEMENT
As entry into our South Coast is not easy, our aim is to operate our Wild South Coast jet boat adventure in harmony with this unique environment.
Taking visitors via Lake Hauroko and the Wairaurahiri River, our team is committed to safety, quality and preservation of nature.