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Round up the family and head to one of the region's superb beaches! Great choices include Back Beach, Centennial Drive, East End Beach, Nobs Line, Fitzroy Beach, Beach St, Ngamotu Beach, Ocean View Parade, Oakura Beach, Jans Terrace, Oakura. East End, Fitzroy and Oakura are the only beaches in New Zealand to be awarded the Blue Flag eco-label for their environmental, education and safety status.

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Franz Josef Glacier Guides provide an incredible and memorable experience, making it possible to explore terrain normally inaccessible to non-experienced trekkers.

Glacier Valley Walk   Ice time - 0 hours  
Difficulty level - Easy

This is an easy walk with no actual ice time; however, you will get up close to the ice at the terminal face.

Heli Hike   Ice time - 2 hours  
Difficulty level - Moderate

This walk requires a moderate level of fitness to complete and you will be spending two hours on the ice.

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Featuring hot-water lakes, New Zealand’s largest mud volcano and the largest hot water waterfall in the Southern Hemisphere, the Hells Gate Valley is the place to be!

You can slather yourself in the warm geothermal mud before jumping in the sulphur pool – with minerals that help to clear and detoxify. This Maori owned valley is both beautiful and bizarre, almost interplanetary in nature, like a scene from Mars.

Hells Gate Geothermal Reserve Walk - allow 1.5hrs
Take a self-guided walk or join a free interactive guided tour  This amazing landscape will captivate your imagination as it bubbles with heat and history. The complimentary Maori carving area lets you leave with a little piece of Maori culture.

Hells Gate Mud Bath & Spa - allow 2.5hrs
Enjoy the Hells Gate Mud Bath and Sulphur Spa for a day of relaxation.

Wai Ora Mud Bath & Spa - allow 2.5hrs
Sit back in a Private Wai Ora Mud Bath before enjoying the Wai Ora Sulphur Spa.

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Jump on one of our comfortable and modern mini buses and get your camera ready, because you are about to experience one of New Zealand’s most beautiful areas. The slow, simple lifestyle of this quaint little town is a point of pride amongst the locals, but they still love inviting visitors in to share knowledge, take photographs and enjoy the plethora of scenic walks available in this gorgeous area. 

The guides are also passionate about showing you the best of Stewart Island and its surrounds, and allow you plenty of opportunity to ask questions and explore the points of interest along the way. Among these points of interest, you will visit the stunning Rakiura National Park entrance at Lee Bay, admire beautiful Horseshoe Bay and stand in awe of the amazing views of Paterson Inlet from Observation Rock.

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Enjoy the thrill of soaring 400 or 800 feet above beautiful Lake Taupo (the choice of height is yours), attached to the back deck of Big Sky’s purpose built nine metre winch boat. Departures are made hourly from the lakefront, and your take-off and landing will be from the back deck of the boat, meaning you can stay completely dry if you choose to, or experience a refreshing foot dip.

You will be amazed at the unbelievable beauty of New Zealand’s most beautiful lake – Lake Taupo – from the soaring heights of the parasail. You even have the choice of sharing this gorgeous view with friends or family, as Big Sky offer tandem and triple parasailing as well! In fact, Big Sky parasailing in Lake Taupo is suitable for the whole family – from five years of age upwards – and you don’t need any experience to enjoy this fun and exciting activity.

 

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Explore Skippers Canyon on a half day four-wheel-drive adventure with Nomad Safaris in Queenstown. This action-packed 4WD tour in Queenstown is perfect for adventure enthusiasts, history buffs and nature lovers alike.

After a pick up in central Queenstown, the 4WD tour begins with travelling along one of the most adventurous roads in the world - the Skippers Canyon Road. Known for its breathtaking landscapes and fascinating rich gold mining history, the Skippers Canyon Road includes spectacular views from above the Shotover River and leads to the historic Skippers township.

Your experienced Nomad Safaris guides will take you on an unforgettable adventure, navigating challenging off-road tracks in specially designed 4WD vehicles. Make sure to keep your camera ready for plenty of incredible photo opportunities along the way.

Throughout this Skippers Canyon 4WD tour, your guide will share stories of the gold rush era and the pioneers who once called this place home. Marvel at the remnants of old mining settlements and see the historic Skippers Suspension Bridge, an engineering marvel that spans across the canyon. You will even have the chance to try some gold panning in the Shotover River, known as the richest river in the world!

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Open in summer only - but definitely worth making a beeline to! Scrumptious plant based food shack with outside seating serving great coffee, mouth-watering salads, specialized smoothies and stunning vegan cake. Wholesome eating that tastes amazing and is bursting with goodness.

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Farewell Spit is a  narrow sand spit at the northernmost tip of New Zealand's South Island and is the longest sandspit in the country. With a reach of about 26km (not including an extra 6km of underwater landmass) the Spit is made up of unbelievably beautiful golden sand.

The low tide – which can recede as far as 7kms – exposes vast mudflats which create a natural feeding ground that attracts seabirds by the thousands; in fact, up to 20,000 godwits, 30,000 knots and many other migratory and native birds (as well as introduced species) come to visit the Spit during the summer time. An absolute dream for bird watchers! The Spit is now a nature reserve and bird sanctuary and public access is heavily restricted; however, during your Farewell Spit eco tour, you will be granted special access to view part of the gorgeous sanctuary for yourself.

 

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Huka Falls is New Zealand’s most visited natural attraction, and its easy to realise why when you see these falls for yourself. Impressive in their volume and mesmerisingly majestic to watch. This 1/2 hour experience with Hukafalls Jet, which is the only jet boat company operating on this section section of the Waikato River and permitted to take you right up to the base of Huka Falls; will have you jet boating past native bush, sheer rock walls and natural hot springs. Combined with their trademark 360° spins, your family with all these thrills, fun and excitement, will be calling out for more! Hukafalls Jet is most definitely a 'must-do family' activity when visiting Taupo.
Children must be minimum 1metre tall to participate.  Child and family rates available.

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Embark on an unforgettable day out from Picton with the Queen Charlotte Track Day Walk and Cruise offered by Beachcomber Cruises. This full day experience allows you to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Marlborough Sounds while exploring New Zealand's Queen Charlotte Track. Enjoy a boat transfer from Picton to the historic Ship Cove, where you'll begin your 15-kilometre self-guided walk to Furneaux Lodge for your return cruise.

Starting from Picton, enjoy a boat tour of Queen Charlotte Sound with Beachcomber Cruises, stopping at Ship Cove. This was the historic landing site of Captain Cook in the 1770s, so there is plenty to see before you set off on a scenic walk along the renowned Queen Charlotte Track. As you traverse through lush native forests, you'll be captivated by the stunning vistas of the Marlborough Sounds that unfold before you. This 15-kilometre section of the track is well-maintained, ensuring a pleasant and enjoyable hike for everyone with a moderate fitness level.

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Here at Burger Plant we make 100% plant based food and it tastes amazing!  From burgers to shakes to cookie pies we have optinos for even the biggest skeptics.  Come down and see what all the excitement is about!

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Take a spectacular 40 minute Jet Boat Ride along the Kawarau River to discover the Kawarau Gorge and the history of the region. Enjoy all the thrills, twists, turns and 360 degree spins as you navigate up and down the river!

The jet boat ride zips past sheer rock cliff faces, giant boulders and into the shallower waters of Bannokburn. After viewing the beautiful Kawarau Gorge, the ride then speeds to the mighty ‘Staircase’ Rapid before finishing the journey with some fun 360 degree spins.

The Kawarau Gorge is located 40 minutes drive from Queenstown to the historic gold mining town. Jet boating tours depart daily at 11 am or 2pm which make it a great morning or afternoon activity to add to your itinerary. Full length, protective spray jackets and life jackets are provided but you should dress appropriately and expect to get wet!

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