- Visit Milford Sound and the Fiordlands National Park. Cruise through Milford Sound on a half day or overnight boating trip. For those seeking more adventure, jump in a kayak and feel remarkable minuteness next to the giant, steep mountains and powerful waterfalls. Helicopter into your boat tour to enjoy the stunning scenery from above and below!
- Stay in Te Anua and Explore the Glowworm Caves. This small, lakefront town is the gateway to Milford Sound and the Fiordland National Park. With beautiful vistas, cute shops, and great dining options, Te Anua deserves a stop. On top of that, the caves across the lake from the town provide an ideal habitat for New Zealand Glowworms- a must see! Glowworm tours include a cruise across Lake Te Anua and small group walking and boat tours in the caves.
- Deep Sea Fish off Stewart Island. Let a charter boat out of Riverton share their best fishing and free diving spots with you in the waters surrounding Stewart Island. Bottom fish for blue cod and groper, dredge for bluff oysters, and pull up craypots for New Zealand rock lobster. Enjoy the fresh catch throughout the day as the crew continuously cooks what you pull up! Pristine free diving opportunities to collect paua (abalone), crayfish (lobster), and kina (urchins), and to spearfish butterfish, blue cod, and moki are available for those with experience.
- Get your Adrenaline Fix in Queenstown. As the adrenaline capital of the world, Queenstown offers skydiving, paragliding, bungee jumping, jet boating, and so much more! Stay in Queenstown and turn up the adventure!
- Wine and Dine in Gibbston Valley. Experience the elegant wineries of the areas surrounding Queenstown. Riding along with a shuttle or E-bike and shuttle tour will keep you safe while experimenting with the different wine and cheese tastings and pairings. Our clear and fresh fall weather makes for perfect conditions to bike the short distances between wineries or to enjoy walking around the beautiful premises.
- Immerse yourself in West Coast Wilderness. Travel through Haast Pass to Fox and Franz Josef Glacier on New Zealand’s West Coast. Get up-close and personal with waterfalls on a canyoning tour over Haast Pass and appreciate the spectacular Southern Alps on a scenic helicopter flight to the Fox or Franz Josef Glaciers.
- Learn about New Zealand’s Mountaineering History and Culture at Mount Cook. Visit the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Museum and Theatre at the Mount Cook Visitor Center while viewing Mount Cook itself, New Zealand’s tallest mountain! Enjoy the short day walks or overnight treks from the visitor center and stay and dine at the historic Hermitage Hotel.
- Travel back in Time on a Passenger Train. Enjoy the views from a passenger train over the “great divide” on a TranzAlpine journey from coast to coast or along the coastal route “where waves and mountains collide.” The culinary experience allows you to appreciate the areas cuisine and wines while enjoying the ever-changing scenery as you travel in this old-fashioned style.
- Observe New Zealand’s Diverse Marine Mammal Life in Kaikoura. The diversity of the marine mammals in New Zealand’s cold waters makes up for the lack of native mammals on land. Kaikoura is a special place to view fur seals, dusky dolphins, and several species of whales. Whale watching boats can give you better views of the inhabitants of the local waters and dolphin tours provide you opportunities to swim with the friendly pods.
- Discover Maori History and Culture In Christchurch. Let Maori storytellers walk you through the city’s history, culture, and cuisine through Amiki Food Tours. At night, join the Dark Sky Project to learn about the Maori creation and navigation stories associated with the incredible night skies in New Zealand.