New Zealand Adventure Tours – New Zealand Bike Tours – Hiking New Zealand Vacations
I would say it was a once in a lifetime trip,
but it was so good a person should not only experience it once.- Mike G., (USA) Aug 2009 Winter Rimu
"This was my first touring trip in a group like this, and I can honestly say that it would be very difficult for another company to top the performance of ACTIVE NEW ZEALAND. The Winter Rimu provides an amazing opportunity to see the highlights of the south island during the fall/winter change of seasons."
Brian Prevo (California, USA) May 2007 Winter Rimu
Brian Prevo (California, USA) May 2007 Winter Rimu
MEET OUR GUIDES:
Gemma van Beek
"Gemma is wise and worldly beyond her age. She is adept to reading people well and is extremely generous and nurturing. She can also read people's physical limits and ensured that we were challenged but not in danger during hikes. Her pumpkin and kumara pie for "American Thanksgiving" was one of the most thoughtful gifts of her time, talent and food resources!"
Pascale Pritsios (Virginia, USA) December 2009 Rimu
PHOTO OF THE MONTH:
Rimu Jan 2010
We love being based in Queenstown! It's the best playground in the world and there's always something new to try...
Hiking, Biking and Adventure Tours
We'll take you through our beautiful country to really experience the outdoors, meet locals, eat and sleep well, and enjoy an adventure tour like no other. You’ll experience New Zealand hiking at its best, travelling with our adventure guides and a few like-minded travellers.
 We hope you love our site! It’s packed with info and photos BUT... you can’t read it in the bath! Many people have said that OUR BROCHURE (more like a small book, with maps and everything) was really helpful in planning their trip to New Zealand. We're so confident you’ll agree we’ll mail you one anywhere in the world free!! Click here to find out more... Or fill in the box to the right. You’ll have the chance to challenge yourself a little… or a lot if that’s what you’re after – although our trips are designed for real people with a reasonable level of fitness and an interest in outdoor activities, so you don’t need to be a tri-athlete to join in. If you like to walk, trek, hike, paddle, cycle, or go to the gym, you'll love our trips! We'll minimise the time spent in a vehicle and spend it on adventure and relaxation, hiking, trekking, cycling and paddling into New Zealand's most beautiful scenery. We'll stay in comfortable lodges in fantastic locations – and we'll do all this at a reasonable price. If you're looking for a friendly, professional New Zealand-based adventure travel company, you've found us! Click here to see our NEW ZEALAND TOURS: |
April 2009 -
Our 8-day Tui trip is named best do-it-all New Zealand Travel Deal of the Year by Outside Magazine! |
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14-day Adventure Tour, South Island |  |
US$3399 + tax |
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Go snorkelling with inquisitive seals; do an incredible 3-day guided backpacking, biking, or sea kayaking trip in the Marlborough region; take some of New Zealand’s most stunning day hikes; and go sea kayaking and cycling in various parts of the South Island. If you only come here once in your life, you’ll have seen the best we have to offer and missed very little! It's no wonder it was rated the 9th Greatest Adventure trip in the World by National Geographic Adventure magazine! Complete Itinerary Request information | |||
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14-day Hiking Tour, South Island |  |
US$3799 + tax |
| An active hiking trip at a relaxed pace with lots of creature comforts! You’ll hike through New Zealand’s most stunning vistas, from alpine meadows of multihued wild flowers to craggy mountain peaks and magnificent glacial valleys. You’ll also have the option of hiking the world-renowned Milford Track or the lesser-known, more luxurious Hollyford Track, both located in Fiordland National Park. Complete Itinerary Request information | |||
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13-day Biking Tour, South Island |  |
US$3499 + tax |
| A cycling trip with a difference, the Weka is testimony to our (some may say excessive) zeal for biking, and years of experience navigating New Zealand’s roads and trails. We’ll take you on our favourite rides from the stunning coastal routes of the West Coast, to the historic viaducts and tunnels of the Otago Rail Trail. The scenery and terrain you’ll cover is as diverse as it is beautiful. Unlike the larger cycle operators in New Zealand, we know the terrain intimately and we’ll make sure you see the best of it! Complete Itinerary Request information | |||
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8-day Multisport Trip, South Island |  |
US$2299 + tax |
| This is our shortest South Island trip. It’s an action-packed, adventure-oriented itinerary that works well if you are looking for an incredible adventure vacation but don’t have a lot of time to see our country, or as part of a longer trip to New Zealand. You’ll see some great parts of New Zealand, but we won’t pretend you’re going to see it all. The Tui trip is about quality not quantity! Complete Itinerary Request information | |||
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5-day Adventure Trip, North Island |  |
US$1599 + tax |
| The North Island is remarkably different to the South Island. It is a land of active volcanoes, hot springs, geysers, waterfalls, and unique flora and fauna, not to mention the rich cultural history of the local Maori people. This trip packs a whole lot of adventure into just five days, and it links in perfectly with most of our South Island trips. Complete Itinerary Request information | |||
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13-day Family Tour, South Island |  |
US$1999 - US$2799 + tax |
| Family trips are different to regular adventure trips and over the years we’ve entertained lots of families here in New Zealand. This trip is designed so parents, teenagers and children enjoy a wide range of activities together while still having a bit of time out – it is a vacation after all! We venture into several national parks including a memorable overnight hike in Mt Aspiring National Park, visit natural hot springs at Hanmer, check out one of New Zealand’s most spectacular glaciers and get out for unforgettable jet boating, rafting and hiking in various parts of the South Island. Complete Itinerary Request information | |||
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14-day Winter Trip, South Island |  |
US$2999 + tax |
| New Zealand is at its most dramatic in winter – the snowline is a lot lower, which makes the mountains look amazing, and we get plenty of crisp, clear blue-sky days due to New Zealand’s mild maritime climate. We get out for incredible multi-day guided backpacking trips to alpine hot pools, glaciers and remote snowfields; take some of the best day hikes in the country; and head out for unforgettable sea kayaking, biking, skiing and snowboarding. Complete Itinerary Request information | |||
