ACTIVITY INFO SOUTH ISLAND EXPERIENCE APRIL 2019
STARGAZING
Earth & Sky Stargazing Lake Tekapo Day 2
DESCRIPTION
DETAILS View some of the best skies in the world from within Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, the largest Dark Sky Reserve in the world. Highly enthusiastic guides will tour Departure time: 8.30 pm
you through the southern night skies sharing from their vast Return time: 10.05 pm well of knowledge on subjects from the basics of astronomy to Duration approx.: 1.5 h some of the more mind-boggling science of outer space. With the options of Cowan’s Observatory and the University of Canterbury Mt John Observatory there are options for all.
PRICES
$78 child (up to 17yrs) $135 adult (18yrs +)
NOTES
Dress warmly as it can be cold when dark.
WILDLIFE TOUR
Elm Wildlife Tor Dunedin Day 3
DESCRIPTION
This multi-award winning, scheduled, daily, 'small group' tour DETAILS departs from Dunedin city in the mid-afternoon for the Otago Peninsula wildlife 'hotspots'. The tour combines tourism and
Departure time: 3.00 pm conservation in a symbiotic relationship and provides an
Return time: 9.00 pm absolutely unrivalled view of estuarine and marine wildlife. Knowledgeable guides will inform you of activity being viewed Duration approx.: 6 h and visit places where the best possible viewing of Hooker's
Sea lions, Yellow-eyed Penguins, Blue Penguins, a breeding
PRICES colony of New Zealand Fur Seals and Royal Albatross can be
had. A further 25-30 other estuarine and marine bird species $112 student (with NZ student ID) are seen during the experience. Close up unobtrusive viewing $122 adult from beach locations and strategically placed observation hides is guaranteed.
NOTES
Always take warm and waterproof clothes. Walking shoes or boots with heavy tread
are recommended and
necessary if conditions are wet. No close flash photography of
penguins allowed, as this
startles them.
MILFORD SOUND
CRUISE
Milford Sound Coach / Nature Cruise Queenstown Day 5
DESCRIPTION
The journey to Milford from Te Anau and Queenstown is magnificent. The Milford Road (between Te Anau and Milford)
is one of the finest alpine drives in the world. The scenery is exceptional, ranging from broad grassy flats, dense rainforest,
and towering mountains through to glacial lakes and alpine herb fields. No other road in Fiordland offers such a diverse glimpse DETAILS into New Zealand’s alpine zone. Real Journeys’ luxury coaches have been purpose built for travelling the Milford Road,
incorporating the latest technology for comfort and safety. The Departure time: 7.00 am seats are tiered and angled towards the windows to maximise Return time: 8.00 pm your views, and the expansive glass roof provides breath taking
Duration approx.: 13 h sights of the snow-capped peaks. Real Journeys’ drivers have been selected for their experience and knowledge, and the
schedule includes plenty of time for short nature walks and photo opportunities along the way. PRICES Coach connections with Milford Sound daytime cruises combine a Scenic or Nature Daytime Cruise of Milford Sound with a drive $104 child (up to 14yrs) over spectacular alpine roads in one of the luxury coaches. $207 adult (15yrs +)
MILFORD SOUND FLY
Milford Sound Fly / Nature Cruise / Fly Queenstown
Day 5
DESCRIPTION
This scenic flight connection between Queenstown and Milford Sound is the ultimate way to experience the drama and
vastness of New Zealand’s outstanding alpine scenery.
Follow a 40 minute flight over the Southern Alps with a leisurely 2hr - 2hr 30 mins Nature Cruise of Milford Sound out to the
Tasman Sea. Join the on board nature guide on deck to learn DETAILS about and view wildlife, before flying back to Queenstown.
The aircraft are specifically designed for mountain flying and
pilots are specially trained. You can choose to fly both ways or Departure time: 12.30 pm get the best of both worlds by flying back after travelling the Return time: 5.10 pm spectacular overland route on Real Journeys’ luxury coach.
Duration approx.: 4.5 h
PRICES
$525 adult (15yrs +)
DOUBTFUL SOUND
CRUISE
Doubtful Sound Cruise / Coach Queenstown Day 5
DETAILS DESCRIPTION
Departure time: 7.15 am When you discover Doubtful Sound you will be struck by its Return time: 8.15 pm silence – a silence broken only by birdsong, or maybe the
rushing of a distant waterfall. Your Doubtful Sound adventure Duration approx.: 13 h begins as you cruise the crystal clear waters of Lake Manapouri
– a stunning lake renowned for its numerous islands and deserted beaches. Then it’s over Wilmot Pass, on one of New
Zealand’s remotest and prettiest sub-alpine roads, stopping
PRICES along the way to experience some of Fiordland’s densest rainforest and to view Doubtful Sound glistening far below. $163 child (up to 14yrs) On reaching Deep Cove, you will board the Patea Explorer, a $325 adult (15yrs +) spacious catamaran, for a three hour cruise that takes in the
most dramatic scenery of Doubtful Sound. The nature guides provide an engaging commentary and point out highlights. NOTES Keep a look out for wildlife as bottlenose dolphins frequently swim alongside the vessel, fur seals bask on the rocks around
Bring waterproof jacket, the fiord and rare penguins can at times be observed. non-slip shoes/boots, warm sweater/fleece jacket, sunscreen/sunglasses, insect repellent and camera
BUNGY JUMP
KAWARAU
Bungy Jump from Kawarau Bridge (43m)
Queenstown Day 5
DESCRIPTION
DETAILS The Kawarau Bridge Bungy - home to the original 43-metre
Bungy Jump. If you've heard of Bungy, you've heard of Kawarau. The world's first and most infamous of leaps is still Departure time: 11.45 am going strong, with tens of thousands Bungying each year.an Return time: 2.00 pm outdoor adventure, beautiful scenery and extreme highs? At Duration approx.: 2 h the world's best-loved Bungy site, you can choose from a number of options; topple over backwards, forwards, with
another person, spin or somersault. Kawarau Bridge Bungy is
PRICES also the only Bungy in Queenstown where you can choose to bob above the water, touch it, or be fully immersed. (Includes a
$155 child (up to 14yrs) phenomenal life experience, personal challenge, transport and jump t-shirt) $175 student (with NZ student ID) $205 adult (15yrs +)
NOTES
Requires secure covered footwear.
BUNGY JUMP
NEVIS
Bungy Jump Nevis Bridge (134m)
Queenstown Day 5
DESCRIPTION DETAILS Want an outdoor adventure, beautiful scenery and extreme
Departure time: 11.30 am highs? Then the Nevis Highwire Bungy, 134m above the rugged Nevis River, combines all these elements into a mind Return time: 4.30 pm blowing series of unforgettable events. With 8.5 seconds of Duration approx.: 4.5 h falling its a breathtaking ground rush like no other. Come stand
on the edge and face your fear in what is for many one of the
greatest personal challenges of their life. Make no mistake, the PRICES Nevis Highwire Bungy is not for the nervous. Even just getting
here is fun. Your Nevis Highwire Bungy expereince kicks off $275 adult with a rugged 35 minute back-blocks 4x4 drive before your
$245 student (with NZ student ID) harnessed up, aboard a shuttle and crossing the canyon to the Bungy Pod. After arriving at the Bungy Pod you'll have time to come to grips with what you're about to do. Or not. Either way the emotional rollercoaster is part of what makes Bungy a truly NOTES unique personal challenge. Try it! believe it! and bask in the
Children 15 and under need to glory of your achievement. (Includes a phenomenal life
be accompanied by an adult. experience, personal challenge, transport and jump t-shirt) You must be wearing trainers or
boots - no sandals.
BUNGY JUMP
LEDGE
The Ledge Bungy (47m)
Queenstown Day 5
DETAILS
DESCRIPTION Departure time: 11.45 am
Return time: 1.00 pm The Ledge Bungy is like no other, in that it comes equipped Duration approx.: 1 h with a 'runway' to launch you out 400 metres over Queenstown.
Located at the Top of the Skyline Gondola. Transportation via PRICES Skyline Gondola, tickets available at the bottom of the Gondola, top of Brecon St. What makes this special is the Bungy harness which allows you to vary your Bungy Jump style; try a flip, twist, $155 child (up to 14yrs) or numerous other options all designed to provide a different $175 student (with NZ student ID) Bungy experience. Not convinced? Try doing this all at night $205 adult (15yrs +) with the lights of Queenstown far below. A great after ski/ride + Gondola Ticket option in the winter! There are over 10 ways to jump at the $24 child (up to 14yrs) Ledge including the infamous Flying Squirrel, The Matrix, Back-
$39 adult (15yrs +) flip, The Karate Kid" and if you are extreme enough The Gainer. This Bungy allows you to enjoy the best views in Queenstown
NOTES as they slide past at a million miles an hour. (Includes a phenomenal life experience, personal challenge, transport and
Children 15 & under need to be jump t-shirt) accompanied by an adult. Requires secure covered footwear.
LEDGE SWING
The Ledge Swing Queenstown Day 5
DESCRIPTION DETAILS
As the gondola goes up and up, you’ll start to appreciate just Departure time: 11.15 am how high above Queenstown you’re sitting. You’re heading to Return time: 1.00 pm the home of the Ledge Swing – a stomach-dropper where
Duration approx.: 2 h you’ll release the cord yourself to swing out past the people
still heading up the mountain.
PRICES
$115 child (up to 14yrs)
$135 student (with NZ student ID) $165 adult (15yrs +)
$280 Ledge Bungy & Swing Combo
+ Gondola Ticket $24 child (up to 14yrs)
$39 adult (15yrs +)
NOTES
Children 15 & under need to be accompanied by an adult.
Requires secure covered footwear.
SKYDIVE
NZONE Skydive
Queenstown Day 5
DESCRIPTION
Harnessed by space age materials to an experienced qualified jump master. You step out that aircraft door at 15000ft into thin
air and for some 60 seconds you plummet towards the ground DETAILS at 200km/h. Your jump master will deploy the reinforced
Departure time: 7.45 am tandem parachute canopy controlling your entire skydive.
Return time: 12.00 am Expect sensory overload as your mind/soul/body fight against Duration approx.: 4 h every natural self-preservatory urge. The personal challenge in
PRICES immense. Immense because the only thing preventing you from enjoying this, one of the most primal life shaping experience, is $299 adult (9,000ft) your own mind. You must choose. To go through life being able $359 adult (12,000ft) to say ‘yes I did it’, or to go through life knowing that you had $459 adult (15,000ft) the opportunity, but you turned it down and walked away from $199 photos & videos of skydive becoming the complete person you could have been.
NOTES
You need to wear comfortable clothing and covered shoes.
Skydiving is a weather dependent activity and we will not know if we are flying until the day of the jump. NZone Skydive will provide all the
gear necessary to Skydive.
RIVER RAFTING
Shotover River White Water Rafting Queenstown Day 6
DESCRIPTION
Take the winding road up into Skippers Canyon, famous for it's DETAILS incredible twists and turns, tight corners and exciting cliff edges. The journey into the canyon is part of the whole
experience as the road has hardly changed since the days
Departure time: 8.25 pm when the canyon was mined for gold. The Shotover River runs Return time: 10.05 pm through Skippers Canyon and was one of the richest gold
Duration approx.: 1.5 h bearing rivers in the world. You will then meet your river guide before beginning your white water rafting journey through the
spectacular Skippers Canyon. Rafting from Deep Creek over
PRICES peaceful waters at first, you'll head towards the exhilarating rapids of the lower canyon. The adrenalin pumps as you paddle Rock Garden, Sharks Fin, Toilet, Pinball and Jaws to $239 adult (16yrs +) name but a few. Raft the 170m Oxenbridge Tunnel before
shooting Cascade Rapid to complete your adventure. Before returning to Queenstown, enjoy a sauna, hot shower and NOTES snack at Cavell's Rafting base.
You’ll need to bring your swimsuit and a towel.
HORSE RIDING
Horseback Riding Queenstown Queenstown Day 6
DESCRIPTION DETAILS
Saddle up for a guided horse trek across the tussock-covered hills of Moonlight Country. Ride amongst the animals on a Departure time: 9.20 am typical deer farm and enjoy the spectacular alpine views of the Return time: 12.00 am Remarkables and Coronet Peak ski area. The views will take Duration approx.: 2.5 h your breath away. You'll enjoy seeing grazing elk and rare white
fallow deer on the 800 acre Doonholme farm.
PRICES
$95 child (up to 14yrs)
$120 adult (15yrs +)
NOTES
Sturdy shoes and long pants are a must for this ride. Safety
helmets and Driazbone coats supplied.
SHOTOVER JET
Shotover Jet Queenstown Day 6
DESCRIPTION
Get ready for the World's most exciting Jet Boat ride! Acknowledged as the World’s most famous Jet Boat operation,
many imitate Shotover Jet – but for sheer excitement, no one comes close. DETAILS Shotover Jet is the only company permitted to operate in the
Departure time: 9.15 am spectacular Shotover River Canyons. It's a thrilling ride - skimming past rocky outcrops at close range in your Shotover Return time: 11.30 pm Jet 'Big Red', as you twist and turn through the narrow canyons Duration approx.: 2.5 h at breath taking speeds. And a major highlight - hold tight for
the world famous Shotover Jet full 360º spins! PRICES No visit to Queenstown is complete without ‘Catching the Canyons’ with award winning Shotover Jet, ‘the World’s most $89 child (up to 15yrs) exciting Jet Boat ride’ and the only company permitted to
$155 adult (16yrs +) operate in the spectacular Shotover River Canyons.
NOTES
Please dress warmly - hats,
gloves, jackets, sunglasses and warm clothing are recommended.
Life Jackets and full-length Spray Jackets are provided.
WILDERNESS
SAFARI
Dart River Wilderness Safari Queenstown Day 6
DESCRIPTION
The Wilderness Safari takes you on a spectacular 1 1/2 hour
jet boat journey through the Dart’s ever-changing braided river system, where you’ll be surrounded by breathtaking snow- covered peaks, hidden valleys and waterfalls. It includes an
easy guided 30 - 40 minute walk through the ‘Heritage Trail’ at Paradise, where your knowledgeable guide will enliven your DETAILS walk with an informative and entertaining commentary about
the ancient native beech forest, the unique flora and fauna, as Departure time: 12.20 pm well as the fascinating Maori and colonial history of the area. Return time: 5.30 pm You‘ll also journey by 4WD coach via a scenic back-road route,
Duration approx.: 5 h while hearing stories about the surrounding countryside and
stopping to view scenery that has formed the epic backdrop for many international films, including ‘The Lord of the Rings’.
PRICES
$149 child (up to 15yrs)
$249 adult (16yrs +)
CANYON SWING
Shotover Canyon Swing Queenstown Day 6
DESCRIPTION
Shotover Canyon Swing is the world's highest swing. We have
built a platform on the edge of a cliff 109m/360ft above the Shotover River. At the platform you are fitted into a seat and
chest safety harness and connected to the jump ropes. This harnessing configuration keeps your arms and legs free
throughout the journey and enabling you to safely depart the platform in any position imaginable. Gravity does the rest. Upon DETAILS departing from the platform you'll have a pure freefall of
Departure time: 1.15 pm 60m/200ft into the canyon before the ropes smoothly pendulum you to a giant swing arc of 200m/650ft at 150kph. The Return time: 4.00 pm freefall/swing journey is so smooth you'll barely notice when Duration approx.: 2.5 h you've finished freefalling and begun your swing. After a
number of swings across the canyon you’ll be winched swiftly back up to the platform.
With over 70 different jumpstyles Shotover Canyon Swing can expertly manage the scariness for everyone – from knitting PRICES nanas to adrenaline junkies.
$249 child / adult
GLACIER
HELI FLIGHT
Helicopter Flight Franz Josef Glacier Franz Josef Day 8
DESCRIPTION
DETAILS Rarely does the opportunity arise to encounter such unique and
jaw-dropping natural scenery. So what better way to fully Departure time: 8.30 am appreciate the view than from a helicopter, where you can truly
Return time: 11.00 am witness the vast scale and grandeur of New Zealand’s infamous West Coast glaciers? Duration approx.: 2.5 h
This flight explores the awe-inspiring ice falls of the Franz Josef
PRICES Glaciers. The flight includes a snow landing, an excellent
opportunity to really take in the surroundings and breathe the $175 child (up to 14yrs) clean alpine air. Experience the seclusion of a snow landing in $250 adult (17yrs +) this largely inaccessible alpine region.
NOTES
Bring sunglasses, a light jacket or jumper, sturdy footwear and
your camera. All flights are
subject to minimum numbers & weather conditions.
PADDLE
BOARDING
Stand Up Paddle Boarding Westport Day 9
DESCRIPTION
You love the sun? You like the ocean? Then hire a paddle board! On this easy 1.5h trip you will paddle down an estuary. A guide will show you where to go! Stand-up paddle boarding is a fast-growing sport which combines a surfboard and a long
one-handed paddle. It’s a traditional Hawaiian sport which DETAILS promotes balance, strength and general fitness. It’s excellent for surfers and non-surfers alike, giving an isometric workout that strengthens core muscle groups, while being a fun and different Departure time: 7.30 am way to see your natural surroundings. Return time: 9.00 am
Duration approx.: 1.5 h
PRICES
$40 child / adult
SURFING
Surf Lesson
Westport Day 9
DESCRIPTION
You love the sun? You want to have fun? You like the ocean?
Then book a surf lesson! Surfing is a great activity for both your body and your soul. The 3 hours surf lesson includes coach, wetsuit and a board.
DETAILS
Departure time: 7.30 am
Return time: 10.30 am
Duration approx.: 3 h
PRICES
$80 child / adult