New
Zealand’s awesome landscapes, lush forests,
amazing wildlife and pleasant climate make
it a haven for many outdoor activities, and
a great place to unwind. New Zealand society
is diverse, sophisticated, and multicultural,
and the honesty, friendliness, and openness
of Kiwis will impress you. And the great
advantage of New Zealand is that all of its
diverse physical, cultural, and artistic
landscapes are so close to each other!
New
Zealand ski season - 10th June to 10th October!
This page presents a taster of the activities available
in New Zealand!
Glenorchy Air: Skillful pilots will provide
a friendly service with groups of no more than 7,
and individual headsets will allow the pilots to
share their knowledge and love of the area with you!
Milford
Sound Scenic Flights: Milford Sound Scenic Flights
allows you to capture the stunning beauty of mountain
lakes and fiords, lush rain forest, traverse snow
capped soaring peaks and discover untouched wilderness
in the Fiordland National Park. The famous Fly/Cruise/Fly
Package and fly back to Queenstown from Milford Sound
unfold the spectre of majestic pristine alpine scenery.
Discover the splendour and magic - all flights expose
dramatic views of Milford Sound and beyond.
Quad Biking
If you’re looking for adrenalin, give Quad Biking
a try! Suitable for all ages and abilities you’re
sure to have a heart-racing time as you tear around
the purpose built courses!
Cardrona
Adventure Centre: Choose from a variety of quad
bike rides designed to suit all ages and skills levels.
Children ages 6 + can drive their own quad bikes,
or for the more experienced adult try our famous 'snow
run'. Experience the adrenalin pumping thrill of Monster
Trucks and off road vehicles. Come along for a ride,
or for the more adventurous try one of our self drive
options. Sunshine World Guests get 20% off!
Nomad
Safaris: Personalized guided quad bike tours
exploring the trails on Queenstown Hill. All levels
catered for, great photo opportunities with some of
the most awesome, panoramic views Queenstown has to
offer! With full training on the bikes from our experienced
guides and all safety clothing provided, you can be
assured of a safe and enjoyable Quad Bike Safari.
Kayaking/Rafting
The lakes, rivers and fiords of New Zealand are some
of the freshest and most beautiful in the world.
Canoeing and kayaking are a great way to explore
and get close to all sorts of local wildlife.
FunCanoe-Rafts:
Fun, and fascinating! Designed for those who aren’t
looking for challenging rapids, but want to go with
the flow – literally! – and cruise down the picturesque
stretch of the Kawarau River in a raft or inflatable
canoe. You will float 7 km with your guide down to
the historic Morven Ferry Point where you will enjoy
a BBQ lunch with a view!
Rosco
Milford Sound Kayaks: Take a walk through the
Milford Track, cruise or paddle on Milford Sound from
Deepwater Valley, to Arthur River, Sinbad Gully and
beneath Mile High Mitre Peak. Some of the most stunning
views you can imagine, experienced as you paddle on
the sparkling water of the fiord! Morning “sunriser”
or evening “twighlighter” trips, all thermal clothing
and hot drinks included! prices from £38
Challenge
Raft: Exciting half day whitewater raft and combo
trips on the Kawarau and Shotover Rivers. The Kawarau
River provides an exhilarating trip for first time
rafters. The Shotover River provides the action for
those looking for extra excitement and thrills -
experience the rugged beauty and unspoilt grandeur
of the breathtaking scenery! Helirafting provides
a spectacular helicopter flight to the rafting launch
site deep within Skippers Canyon. These trips include
courtesy coach transfers, specialist on-river clothing,
safety briefing, friendly professional guides on
every trip and sauna/hot shower and refreshments
at the Rafters Lodge. Prices from £50!
Climbing
Still full of energy in between ski days?! Kiwis
are known for their active and “outdoor” nature,
so climbing is a very popular activity!
Adventure
Consultants: Ice climbing trips, from one day
heli-in heli-out ice climbs to exciting 5-day courses!
Run at Wye Creek – a superb venue for ice climbs.
Stay in the brand new Base Camp Tent ready to get
on the ice first thing!
Wanaka
Base Camp: With a brand new mountain adventure
centre, and great value activities, perfect for to
test your limits on the climbing walls!
The
Rungway: Experience the raw adventure and excitement
of rock climbing in the adventure driven Queenstown!
Small groups, qualified, experienced instructors and
a variety of climbing routes will help you experience
the raw adventure and excitement of rock climbing
in the adventure driven Queenstown!
Scenic Flights
The Olivine and Marion Ice Plateau look today almost
as the areas would have done 15,000 years ago! Explore
the Bonar, Franz Josef and Fox glaciers from the
air, or take a guided hike into the amazing frozen
world of the glaciers!
Glenorchy Air: Marvel at the stunning Passchendaele
Icefall, soar over the Bonar Glacier and see the most
beautiful mountain of the Southern Alps – Mt Aspiring.
Wanaka
Flightseeing: specialises in scenic flight excursions
for independent travellers and small tour groups
to Milford Sound, Mount Cook, Mount Aspiring, Doubtful
Sound and the Lord of the Rings locations. Personalised
'Flights of Discovery' – The famous Milford Sound
flight and cruise with Mount Aspiring, glaciers and
Sutherland Falls complimenting the relaxing boat
cruise on Milford Sound. Discover the sights of New
Zealand's untouched scenery as you soar over the
West Coast glaciers, Mount Cook or remote Doubtful
Sound. Flights can be combined with helicopters,
jetboats and skiplanes to explore fully the stunning
New Zealand scenery
4x4 Tours
The areas around Queenstown are renound for the scenery,
so if you want to get up close and see some amazing
sights, a four by four tour will take you everywhere
you can imagine in the best of off-road comfort!
Pure
Glenorchy Overland Tours: The area of Glenorchy
is remarkable, home to some of the most breathtaking
scenery, flora and fauna. Why not explore it from
the comfort of a 4x4 Toyota Landruiser?! With tours
to suit you, a tasty lunch and a CD to remember your
adventure, and experienced kiwi guides, this will
be a day to remember!
Nomad
Safaris: Hands on tuition and a trainer at
your side allow you to take control! Alternatively,
choose a tag-a-long safari in your own vehicle. Travelling
in tandem and in radio contact with your guide vehicle,
you will learn how to negotiate rough terrain whilst
on a challenging tour through New Zealand back country.
Big discounts for Sunshine World Guests!!
RD
Tours: A half-day EXCLUSIVE tour of Mount
Earnslaw Station. This is a scenic, photography or
farm tour to a fully operational 15500 acre high country
farm. Accompanied by an agri-guide, stroll up Mount
Alfred to see sweeping views over Diamond Lake and
Paradise Valley. With private charters, and specialist
visits on request! From £53
Lord of the
Rings Tours
The setting for many films, when you reach the locations
you will feel you have stepped right into the movie!
Explore the settings, even touch genuine props, maybe
if you’re lucky you will catch a glimpse of a hobbit!
Glenorchy
Air: Explore Lord of the Rings country by land
or by air. Visit several locations including the
locations used to represent Lothlorien, Amon Hen,
Nen Hithoel, Amon Lhaw, Path Galen, Ford of Bruinen,
The Pillars of the King on the River Anduin, and
the site of Gandalf's ride to Isengard
Jet Boating
Company:
Kawarau Jet
Take an unforgettable, 43 km jetboat ride done the
beautiful willow lined Kawarau River. The excitement
begins at the Shotover River where your driver will
navigate the channels of this world famous river
- at speeds of up to 85 km/hour in water often less
than 10cm deep!
Mt Cook Trips
New Zealands highest mountain, at 3754m Aoraki (Mt
Cook) is an unmistakable and awe inspiring sight.
There are many hiking tracks ranging from easy half
hour walks to challenging multi day treks!
A beautiful drive to the area can take you past
Lake Pukaki and Lake Tekapo – the waters of which
are turned a truly stunning blue from the rock
flour.
Heli and scenic flights are an option for those
wanting to explore the area from an amazing perspective,
with spectacular views and the possibility of glacier
landings
Glenorchy Air: The flight is one of the worlds
great scenic flights. Enjoy unparalleled views of
the New Zealand Southern Alps. You pass Mount Cook
and its glaciers, with the possibility of landing
at Fox township where you can take a helicopter or
ski plane ride onto the glacier neve. Unimpeded views
and individual headsets enabling you to hear the
experienced pilot’s informative commentary make for
a truly special experience
Abseiling
The
Rungway: Prepare to enjoy the adrenaline rush
of a thrilling abseil/rappel descent right on Queenstown's
doorstep. All equipment is provided for a breathtaking
abseil safely back to the ground below. You control
the speed so there's even time to take in the panoramic
scenery on the way down too! Prices from 36 pounds.
Paragliding
Paraglide above the Wakatipu basin to enjoy fantastic
views of the breathtaking Queenstown alpine scenery.
Coronet
Peak Tandems: The most experienced tandem paragliding
and hang gliding company at Coronet Peak. Chairlifts
give access to an amazing 5400 ft snow take off –
by far the highest in New Zealand!
SkyTrek: Imagine
a day of Boarding or Skiing The Remarkables mountain...
then stepping off the mountain and gliding down to
the bottom... magic!. With exclusive access to flying
sites at the Remarkables mountain, SkyTrek have flying
sites for every wind direction! Tandem hangliders
built to specifically withstand any forces, and a
specially mounted camera to record the experience,
ideal choice to take you into the air!
Queenstown
Commercial Paragliding: Take an exhilarating
Tandem Paragliding flight from the top of the Skyline
Gondola. An adrenalised flying trip or a relaxed
sightseeing tour - its your choice. Queenstown Tandem
Paragliding, the only company permitted to fly from
the Skyline and over Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu
and one of the largest and most established tandem
operators in the world! From £67!
Sky Diving
NZone: Expect sensory overload as
your mind/soul/body fight against every natural self
preservatory urge, as YOU STEP OUT THAT AIRCRAFT
DOOR AND FOR SOME 60 SECONDS PLUMMENT TOWARDS THE
GROUND AT 200KPH. . The personal challenge is immense.
Capture your entire adventure with freefall photos
and video. Courtesy return transport available. No
experience necessary. 100kg weight limit applies.
New Zealand Tourism Awards Winners 2002/2003. Qualmark
endorsed activity. Available in Queenstown & Rotorua.
From £89!
Heli Skiing
Over
The Top: With products designed to give you personal
options to suit you and your group’s itinerary and
abilities, choose from 3 or 5 run trips, or your own
personal helicopter and guide for a unique heli skiing
day!
Harris
Mountains Heli-Ski: New Zealand's most experienced
heliski and heliboard company with twenty-six years
of operation. HMH has an extensive variety of terrain
to ski or board in Wanaka, Queenstown or Mount Cook.
From first time heli-skiers to those wanting to ski
maximum vertical, HMH will take you "Above & Beyond" for
your alpine adventure with small groups of similar
ability and personalised guiding. Daily options include
three, four and seven run days with extra runs available.
Charter and multi day heliskiing is available plus
accommodation packages. Harris Mountains Heli-Ski
use predominantly twin engine Aerospatiale Squirrel
helicopters. HMH guides are internationally qualified
and specialists in snow and mountain safety. HMH
specialise in both snow boarding and skiing.
Helicopter
Flights
Over
The Top: A once in a lifetime tailor made helicopter
excursion! A selection of flights including glacier
landings, remote picnics and eco tours. Experience
the silent destinations, soar through mountains explore
prehistoric rainforests and glaciers, from £109!
The
Helicopter Line: From the icon locations of Mount
Cook, Twizel, Franz Josef Glacier, Fox Glacier and
Queenstown - The Helicopter Line can take you on
a scenic flight to discover New Zealand's National
Parks, glaciers, mountains and lakes. Breathtaking
flights from Queenstown expose dramatic views and
stunning beauty of Lake Wakatipu, Remarkable mountains,
Coronet Peak skifield, rugged Skippers Canyon, the
Southern Alps and beyond. Venture into Milford Sound,
be captivated by the lush, rugged National Park.
Snow landings a specialty. Prices from £66!
Glacier
Helicopters: Flights from 20 to 40 minutes allow
you to "get away from it all" and experience areas
of New Zealand's wilderness renowned for its outstanding
natural beauty. Experience the thrill of a helicopter
flight exposing spectacular glaciers, dramatic ice
formations and snow-capped peaks. Opt for the ultimate
– a Glacier landing - our specialty.
Wine Trails
Queenstown
Wine Trail Ltd: Fun, friendly and personalized
wine tours of Queenstown! In depth introduction to
wineries that will suit everyone from first timer
tasters to connoisseurs! Choose from private tours
or a range of options – and Sunshine World Guests
get a 10% disc
New
Zealand ski season - 10th June to 10th October!
Milford
Sound Scenic Flights: Milford Sound Scenic Flights
allows you to capture the stunning beauty of mountain
lakes and fiords, lush rain forest, traverse snow
capped soaring peaks and discover untouched wilderness
in the Fiordland National Park. The famous Fly/Cruise/Fly
Package and fly back to Queenstown from Milford Sound
unfold the spectre of majestic pristine alpine scenery.
Discover the splendour and magic - all flights expose
dramatic views of Milford Sound and beyond.
Cardrona
Adventure Centre: Choose from a variety of quad
bike rides designed to suit all ages and skills levels.
Children ages 6 + can drive their own quad bikes,
or for the more experienced adult try our famous 'snow
run'. Experience the adrenalin pumping thrill of Monster
Trucks and off road vehicles. Come along for a ride,
or for the more adventurous try one of our self drive
options. Sunshine World Guests get 20% off!
Nomad
Safaris: Personalized guided quad bike tours
exploring the trails on Queenstown Hill. All levels
catered for, great photo opportunities with some of
the most awesome, panoramic views Queenstown has to
offer! With full training on the bikes from our experienced
guides and all safety clothing provided, you can be
assured of a safe and enjoyable Quad Bike Safari.
FunCanoe-Rafts:
Fun, and fascinating! Designed for those who aren’t
looking for challenging rapids, but want to go with
the flow – literally! – and cruise down the picturesque
stretch of the Kawarau River in a raft or inflatable
canoe. You will float 7 km with your guide down to
the historic Morven Ferry Point where you will enjoy
a BBQ lunch with a view! 
Rosco
Milford Sound Kayaks: Take a walk through the
Milford Track, cruise or paddle on Milford Sound from
Deepwater Valley, to Arthur River, Sinbad Gully and
beneath Mile High Mitre Peak. Some of the most stunning
views you can imagine, experienced as you paddle on
the sparkling water of the fiord! Morning “sunriser”
or evening “twighlighter” trips, all thermal clothing
and hot drinks included! prices from £38 
Challenge
Raft: Exciting half day whitewater raft and combo
trips on the Kawarau and Shotover Rivers. The Kawarau
River provides an exhilarating trip for first time
rafters. The Shotover River provides the action for
those looking for extra excitement and thrills -
experience the rugged beauty and unspoilt grandeur
of the breathtaking scenery! Helirafting provides
a spectacular helicopter flight to the rafting launch
site deep within Skippers Canyon. These trips include
courtesy coach transfers, specialist on-river clothing,
safety briefing, friendly professional guides on
every trip and sauna/hot shower and refreshments
at the Rafters Lodge. Prices from £50!
Adventure
Consultants: Ice climbing trips, from one day
heli-in heli-out ice climbs to exciting 5-day courses!
Run at Wye Creek – a superb venue for ice climbs.
Stay in the brand new Base Camp Tent ready to get
on the ice first thing! 
Wanaka
Base Camp: With a brand new mountain adventure
centre, and great value activities, perfect for to
test your limits on the climbing walls! 
The
Rungway: Experience the raw adventure and excitement
of rock climbing in the adventure driven Queenstown!
Small groups, qualified, experienced instructors and
a variety of climbing routes will help you experience
the raw adventure and excitement of rock climbing
in the adventure driven Queenstown! 
Wanaka
Flightseeing: specialises in scenic flight excursions
for independent travellers and small tour groups
to Milford Sound, Mount Cook, Mount Aspiring, Doubtful
Sound and the Lord of the Rings locations. Personalised
'Flights of Discovery' – The famous Milford Sound
flight and cruise with Mount Aspiring, glaciers and
Sutherland Falls complimenting the relaxing boat
cruise on Milford Sound. Discover the sights of New
Zealand's untouched scenery as you soar over the
West Coast glaciers, Mount Cook or remote Doubtful
Sound. Flights can be combined with helicopters,
jetboats and skiplanes to explore fully the stunning
New Zealand scenery
Pure
Glenorchy Overland Tours: The area of Glenorchy
is remarkable, home to some of the most breathtaking
scenery, flora and fauna. Why not explore it from
the comfort of a 4x4 Toyota Landruiser?! With tours
to suit you, a tasty lunch and a CD to remember your
adventure, and experienced kiwi guides, this will
be a day to remember! 
RD
Tours: A half-day EXCLUSIVE tour of Mount
Earnslaw Station. This is a scenic, photography or
farm tour to a fully operational 15500 acre high country
farm. Accompanied by an agri-guide, stroll up Mount
Alfred to see sweeping views over Diamond Lake and
Paradise Valley. With private charters, and specialist
visits on request! From £53
Glenorchy
Air: Explore Lord of the Rings country by land
or by air. Visit several locations including the
locations used to represent Lothlorien, Amon Hen,
Nen Hithoel, Amon Lhaw, Path Galen, Ford of Bruinen,
The Pillars of the King on the River Anduin, and
the site of Gandalf's ride to Isengard 
Company:
Kawarau Jet
Coronet
Peak Tandems: The most experienced tandem paragliding
and hang gliding company at Coronet Peak. Chairlifts
give access to an amazing 5400 ft snow take off –
by far the highest in New Zealand! 
SkyTrek: Imagine
a day of Boarding or Skiing The Remarkables mountain...
then stepping off the mountain and gliding down to
the bottom... magic!. With exclusive access to flying
sites at the Remarkables mountain, SkyTrek have flying
sites for every wind direction! Tandem hangliders
built to specifically withstand any forces, and a
specially mounted camera to record the experience,
ideal choice to take you into the air! 
Queenstown
Commercial Paragliding: Take an exhilarating
Tandem Paragliding flight from the top of the Skyline
Gondola. An adrenalised flying trip or a relaxed
sightseeing tour - its your choice. Queenstown Tandem
Paragliding, the only company permitted to fly from
the Skyline and over Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu
and one of the largest and most established tandem
operators in the world! From £67!
Over
The Top: With products designed to give you personal
options to suit you and your group’s itinerary and
abilities, choose from 3 or 5 run trips, or your own
personal helicopter and guide for a unique heli skiing
day!
Harris
Mountains Heli-Ski: New Zealand's most experienced
heliski and heliboard company with twenty-six years
of operation. HMH has an extensive variety of terrain
to ski or board in Wanaka, Queenstown or Mount Cook.
From first time heli-skiers to those wanting to ski
maximum vertical, HMH will take you "Above & Beyond" for
your alpine adventure with small groups of similar
ability and personalised guiding. Daily options include
three, four and seven run days with extra runs available.
Charter and multi day heliskiing is available plus
accommodation packages. Harris Mountains Heli-Ski
use predominantly twin engine Aerospatiale Squirrel
helicopters. HMH guides are internationally qualified
and specialists in snow and mountain safety. HMH
specialise in both snow boarding and skiing.
The
Helicopter Line: From the icon locations of Mount
Cook, Twizel, Franz Josef Glacier, Fox Glacier and
Queenstown - The Helicopter Line can take you on
a scenic flight to discover New Zealand's National
Parks, glaciers, mountains and lakes. Breathtaking
flights from Queenstown expose dramatic views and
stunning beauty of Lake Wakatipu, Remarkable mountains,
Coronet Peak skifield, rugged Skippers Canyon, the
Southern Alps and beyond. Venture into Milford Sound,
be captivated by the lush, rugged National Park.
Snow landings a specialty. Prices from £66!
Glacier
Helicopters: Flights from 20 to 40 minutes allow
you to "get away from it all" and experience areas
of New Zealand's wilderness renowned for its outstanding
natural beauty. Experience the thrill of a helicopter
flight exposing spectacular glaciers, dramatic ice
formations and snow-capped peaks. Opt for the ultimate
– a Glacier landing - our specialty.
Queenstown
Wine Trail Ltd: Fun, friendly and personalized
wine tours of Queenstown! In depth introduction to
wineries that will suit everyone from first timer
tasters to connoisseurs! Choose from private tours
or a range of options – and Sunshine World Guests
get a 10% disc