Trade Manual 2018–2019 #GoBeyond Index Trade Manual 2018–2019
Experiences
Cruise Don’t just go along, 06 Milford Sound Cruise Go beyond 08 Doubtful Sound Cruise Rafting 12 Whitewater Rafting 18 Landsborough Wilderness Experience
Ski & Board 24 Ski Transport & Rental 26 Ski & Snowboard Packages
Kayaking 30 Kayak Milford Sound 32 Kayak Doubtful Sound
Walking 36 Track Transport & Rental 38 All Inclusive Packages
Jet Boat & Queenstown Lake Cruise
Freephone Postal Address 42 Jet Boat Contact Us 0800 505 504 PO Box 53 Queenstown, New Zealand Phone 44 Queenstown Lake Cruise +64 3 442 7340 Sales +64 27 6677 984 Email Ann–Louise Railton Group Bookings [email protected] [email protected] Web Accounts GoOrange.nz 46 Groups +64 3 442 8511 Shop Address [email protected] 35 Shotover Street Queenstown, New Zealand
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Milford Sound Routeburn Routeburn Track Shelter Glenorchy Milford Queenstown Track The Divide
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Available all year round Milford Sound Cruise Discover Milford Sound’s best value, most relaxed & entertaining 2–hour cruise to the Tasman Sea.
About Anita Bay Te Wahipounamu UNESCO World Heritage Area is one of the most scenic roads in the world & will become a trip highlight. While we provide coach connections daily from Stirling Falls Queenstown, Go Orange does recommend an overnight stay in beautiful Te Anau, Manapouri Harrison or surrounding areas to shorten the drive time Cove and maybe add on a kayak adventure too? Mitre Peak Cruise only or coach and cruise.
Highlights – Plenty of indoor & outdoor viewing areas – Open bow deck – great for getting up close & Milford Sound personal with waterfalls – Wildlife opportunities: seals, penguins & dolphins
Trip details
–– English only commentary –– Queenstown & Te Anau coach connections available –– Boat set to 50% capacity
–– 4 cruises a day in summer Group bookings available, see page 47.
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Available October to April Doubtful Sound Cruise The only company offering a small–boat day cruise with daily connections to Doubtful Sound – a beautiful remote fiord that is largely inaccessible.
About Cruise across Lake Manapouri by ferry, by coach cross the Southern Alps over the Wilmot Pass and into Doubtful Sound. In Doubtful Sound spend 3 leisurely hours exploring the full length of the fiord to the Tasman Sea. Doubtful Sound Highlights –– 10 x larger & 3 x longer than Milford Sound –– One of New Zealand’s last true Deep Cove wilderness areas –– Cruise Lake Manapouri by ferry Wilmot –T– raverse the Southern Alps via the Wilmot Pass Pass –– 3–hour return cruise to Tasman Sea Manapouri –– FREE tea, coffee, hot chocolate & water on board –W– ildlife opportunities: seals, penguins & dolphins
Trip details –– Only 1 of 2 operators –– Maximum boat capacity – 45 –C– oach connection available from Queenstown, Te Anau & Manapouri –L– unch options available (must be pre–ordered) Our smaller boat lets you avoid the huge crowds and ensures a more peaceful experience.
Wildlife photo opportunities can include penguins, seals, dolphins & on occasion whales.
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Landsborough River
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Available October to May
Raft Shotover River Grade 3–5 Begin with an unforgettable coach trip into Skippers Canyon, famous for its exciting cliff edges and gold mining history.
About
Begin rafting from Deep Creek over peaceful Pipeline Bungy Bridge waters, then head towards the exhilarating rapids of the lower canyon. You’ll raft the 170m Oxenbridge Tunnel before shooting Cascade Rapid to complete Coronet Peak
your adventure. Deep Creek rafting put in Highlights Red Rocks World famous drive –– Meet your river guide before beginning GRADE 3 into Skippers Canyon your whitewater rafting Rock Garden –– Whitewater raft grade 3–5 GRADE 3 Long Gully –– Journey into Skippers Canyon
–– Raft 170m tunnel Moana-Roa Chief Rapids GRADE 4-5 –C– ombo up with a Jet Boat, Helicopter and more Aftershock Winter put in Squeeze We provide Boulder Beach Anvil Toilet –– All safety equipment Earthquake Oh Sh*t GRADE 4 –– All rafting equipment Pinball –F– ull safety briefing
–– 1–2 hours river time Gold mining history Devils Creek –– Hot showers spots along the way
Jaws & Sequel GRADE 3-4 Oxenbridge Tunnel Cascade Mother-in-law GRADE 4-5 GRADE 3 Rafting take out Arthurs Point & Shotover Jet
To Queenstown
Must upgrade in winter to Heli–Raft see page 17.
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Available All year round
Raft Kawarau River Grade 2–3 Enjoy the unforgettable 400m long Dog Leg rapid – New Zealand’s longest commercially rafted rapid.
About The Remarkables The Kawarau River is ideal for first time rafters or those looking for a more relaxed rafting experience, or groups of mixed ability/ages. There is plenty of Rafting put in whitewater action, but also time to sit back, Chard Farm relax and enjoy the spectacular scenery. Smith Falls Road to Queenstown GRADE 2
Highlights Kawarau bungy bridge
The Kawarau River starred as the river Anduin in Twin Bridges The Lord of the Rings. The grandeur of the canyons GRADE 2 imparts a feeling of paddling through the heart of Middle Earth. Do little Do nothing –– NZ’s longest commercially rafted rapid GRADE 2 –G– rade 2–3
–T– he Lord of the Rings Country Gibbston We provide Dog Leg –– All safety equipment GRADE 3
–– All rafting equipment NZ’s longest commercially –F– ull safety briefing rafted rapid –– 1–2 hours river time
–– Hot showers Rafting take out
Nevis Bluff The Crown Range GRADE 6
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Rafting Combos Combine your rafting adventure with other awesome activities. Jet Boat, Skydive, Bungy – save money and have as much adventure as you want.
Our most popular combos
Shotover River Heli–Raft Shotover River Rafting Grade 3–5 + Helicopter Transfer (approx. 7 minutes)
Whitewater Rafting + Jet Boat Shotover River Rafting grade 3–5 or Kawarau River Rafting grade 2–3 Combo up with a Helicopter... + Jet Boat
Shotover River Heli–Raft + Jet Boat Shotover River Rafting Grade 3–5 + Helicopter transfer (approx. 7 minutes) + Jet Boat
Looking for a different combo? We offer a wide range of money saving combos, please get in touch for more. or with a Jet Boat.
Raft + Helicopter + Jet Boat.
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Available November to March The Landsborough Wilderness Experience Experience one of New Zealand’s most remote and pristine areas.
About Imagine visiting one of New Zealand’s most remote areas–untouched, unspoiled and visited by only River Landsborough a privileged few. Paddling and camping your way down the magnificent Landsborough Valley, you will glide past 10’000ft mountains, hanging glaciers and Camp 1 through dense rainforests.
Highlights Camp 2 River –– Whitewater Raft Grade 3–4 rapids Hopkins –C– amp under the stars Raft take out –– Helicopter into the spectacular Landsborough Valley –– 3 days, 2 nights –U– nspoiled wilderness –– NZ wines and food –W– aterfall hike
We provide –– All safety equipment –– All rafting equipment –F– ull safety briefing –– Meals & drink Visit remote waterfalls. –C– amping accommodation
Experience the unspoilt New Zealand wilderness.
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Available November to March Brodrick Pass + Landsborough Wilderness Experience Go “off the beaten track” and take in the high alpine landscapes and remote country.
About River Landsborough Start your adventure crossing the Main Divide on foot, then float and paddle your way down the remote Landsborough River by raft. A fully Raft camp 1 & guided trip; this is a journey “off the beaten track”, Raft put in and takes you to high alpine landscapes and remote country not visited by the average tourist. End hike
Camp 2 River Highlights Night 2 Hopkins –U– nspoiled wilderness Raft take out Night 1 –– 4WD adventure to beginning of track –G– rade 3–4 whitewater rafting Start hike –– 3 day hike then head into the Landsborough Wilderness Experience –– 2 nights huts, 2 nights camping –– NZ wines & food
We provide –– All safety equipment –– All rafting equipment –F– ull safety briefing –– Meals & drink –– Hut & camping accommodation Paddle the amazing blue waters of the Landsborough river.
Enjoy camping in the unspoiled New Zealand wilderness.
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Wanaka
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Coronet Peak
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Available June to October Ski Transport & Rentals Go Orange operates a daily bus service from Queenstown to all four ski resorts – Cardrona, Coronet Peak, The Remarkables & Treble Cone, as well as Wanaka to Cardrona.
About We are the only company in Queenstown offering transport and snow packages to all four local ski resorts, making it the ‘one stop ski and snowboard shop’. We provide a high quality service whilst keeping competitive prices.
Ski transport –– Flexibility for all 4 mountains – Our experienced staff are here to help your clients less weather cancellations choose the right kit for their skill level. –– Door to door service –– Hotel pickups around Queenstown –Y– ou don’t need to put on snow chains –– No need to stand in queues as the bus has a seat booked for you
Rentals –– One stop ski shop –B– undle deals –– Large range of rentals Book one of our bundle deals to get your clients up –F– ree delivery the mountain in no time. –– Skis, boards, jackets, pants, helmets, goggles, boots, poles and much more –C– lients can wear our clothing for their whole holiday – not just up the mountain
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Available June to October Ski & Snowboard Packages Go Orange’s bundled ski packages are designed to get your clients up the mountain ready to go so they have more time on the slopes, and less time in a queue.
About Achievement pack Package up lift passes, lessons, equipment, Suited to someone that has skied/snowboarded clothing & accessories to all 4 mountains. before, from novice to expert. Includes return bus, full mountain lift pass, option of 1 or 2 lessons Bus lift + rental & equipment rental (skis, boots + poles or snowboard + boots). Return bus, full mountain lift pass & equipment rental (skis, boots + poles or snowboard + boots). Discover Snow – Cardrona Starter pack Sightseeing product. Return bus, clothing rental & souvenir gloves to keep. Add on a Chondola pass Suited to someone who has never skied / for the ultimate discovery. snowboarded before. Return bus, learner lift pass & equipment rental (skis, boots + poles or snowboard + boots + 2 lessons).
Take in the views of the stunning Lake Wakatipu. We offer packages from beginners to experts.
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Available October to April Kayak Milford Sound Experience Milford Sound from a completely different perspective. Get up close & personal with nature.
About Kayak Milford Sound Spend 4–5 hours on the water and take in all the –– 4–5 hours on the water highlights of Milford Sound. This loop includes –– Stop off on a secluded beach for lunch a stop off on a secluded beach so bring your (must pre–order lunch) lunch along. If the afternoon breeze comes up, we’ll raft our kayaks together and sail back. Kayak + Cruise Milford Sound –– 2 hour morning kayak Highlights –– 2 hour afternoon boat cruise –W– orld Heritage Site –– Cruise includes free fish & chips –W– ildlife sighting opportunities (penguins, dolphins & seals) Kayak + Milford Track –– Small group sizes (8 + 1 guide) –R– elaxing 30min paddle to the Milford Track –– FREE hot drinks –– Experience 2 hours walking on the world –C– oach connections available from famous Milford Track return from Sandfly Point Te Anau (additional) –– No paddling experience required
We provide –– All safety equipment –– All kayak equipment –– Kayak guide
Bundle up with a cruise. Wildlife photo opportunities can include penguins, seals, dolphins & on occasion whales.
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Available October to April Kayak Doubtful Sound No one else does day and multi–day kayaking adventures in Doubtful Sound.
About Kayak Doubtful Sound Cruise across Lake Manapouri by ferry. Cross the Travel across Lake Manapouri by ferry & traverse Southern Alps over the Wilmot Pass & into Doubtful the Southern Alps via coach across the Wilmot Pass Sound by coach. In Doubtful Sound spend 3 into Doubtful Sound. Spend a full day out exploring leisurely hours exploring the full length of the Deep Cove, Rolla Island & Olphert Cove. fiord to the Tasman Sea. Involves 3 hours paddling.
Highlights Doubtful Overnight –W– orld Heritage Site Experience a personal adventure; sea kayaking –W– ildlife sighting opportunities & camping in a remote environment that epitomises (penguins, dolphins & seals) what Fiordland is all about–tranquil beauty, –– Small group sizes (8 + 1 guide) sounds of silence, towering cliffs, waterfalls & lush rain forest. Penguins, seals & dolphins are also –– FREE hot drinks sometimes encountered. –T– ransport in/out of Doubtful Sound included Involves 5 hours paddling per day. –– FREE transfers available from Camp under the forest canopy of Hall Arm. Te Anau or Manapouri –– No paddling experience required
We provide –– All safety equipment –– All kayak equipment –– All camping equipment (multi–day) –– Kayak guide
Camp in pristine Fiordland wilderness with We are the only company organising kayaking our overnight trip. trips to Milford and Doubtful Sound.
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Milford Sound Routeburn Routeburn Track Shelter Glenorchy Milford Queenstown Track The Divide
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Available October to April Track Transport & Rental We offer individual fares between Queenstown, Glenorchy, Routeburn Shelter, Te Anau, The Divide and Milford Sound. We also have a full range of outdoor essentials to rent.
About Things to know before you book We can connect you to some of New Zealand’s Track accommodation books out quick, so if most incredible walking tracks, while making sure you want to do one of our great walks in full, you have everything you need. Or just to get you book one of our packages or pre–book to your next destination. DOC huts before booking your transport.
We provide What we hire out –I– tineraries for a single or multiple tracks –– Sleeping bags can be created –– Back pack (65L + 40L) –T– rack transport to Routeburn Milford –W– aterproof jacket & Kepler track –W– aterproof pants –L– uggage storage –W– alking poles –E– quipment hire –P– ack covers –T– rack info –C– ook set –T– rack essentials for sale –– Billy pot –– Stoves
Track accommodation is in high demand. Take in the untouched wilderness of the Let us book it for you. South Island.
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Available October to April All Inclusive Packages ‘Adventure–out’ on one of our unguided packages– there are easy to follow signs and Orange markers on the tracks. Explore the Routeburn, Milford and Kepler Tracks.
About The Milford Track 53.5km in the heart of the spectacular Fiordland. We can connect you to some of New Zealand’s Our most popular track. Books out fast. most incredible walking tracks, while making sure
you have everything you need. 1500m
Mintaro Hut 1000m What we provide Clinton Hut Dumpling Hut 500m –– All inclusive unguided packages of New Zealand’s Great Walks –– Pre–trip briefing The Routeburn Track –T– rack map 32km track can be walked in either direction. –– DOC track hut accommodation All options require easy to minimum fitness.
–T– rack transport Routeburn Falls Hut 1500m Lake Mackenzie Hut Routeburn Why us? Flats Hut 1000m
–– Hassle free Lake Howden Hut 500m –T– rack hut bookings sell out months before opening –– Bookings open May each year – so book early The Kepler Track –– One stop shop 60km circular track, traversing through the –L– uggage storage spectacular Fiordland national park. –– Gear rental 1500m Luxmore Hut –T– rack essentials 1000m Iris Burn Hut Moturau Hut
500m
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Available October to April All Inclusive Packages
The Milford Track The Routeburn Track Duration: 4 days 3 nights Duration: 4, 3 and 2 day options Distance: 53.5km Distance: 32km Ability: Average to medium fitness. Ability: Average to medium fitness. Walking time: Between 18.5 and 20.5 hrs walking Walking time: Between 11 and 15.5 hrs walking Iconic to walking in New Zealand the Milford The Routeburn Track is an amazing walk and was Track is considered to be one of the best walking featured in the National Geographic as one of the experiences in the world. Located in one of top 11 hikes in the world and is visited by 7500 New Zealand’s most remote areas, the Fiordland trampers each summer. Unlike the Milford Track National Park, the track passes through the heart which is booked out sometimes months in advance, of this breathtaking region. It is renowed for its the Routeburn Track is a great alternative with spectacular scenery–tranquil lakes, crystal clear better availability and often preferred by locals for water, silent fiord and dramatic sheer cliff faces. the diversity of the scenery. It is an easy to medium With an infinite number of waterfalls cascading walk where you experience moss draped forest, down the mountain you'll be astounded at energetic streams and busy waterfalls. every turn. Routeburn Track we offer: –R– outeburn Track Package –R– outeburn Track Overnight –R– outeburn Track Day Walk –R– outeburn Track Transport
The Kepler Track Duration: 4 days 3 nights Distance: 60km Ability: Medium fitness. Walking time: Between 17.5 and 22 hrs walking The Kepler Track is a 60km circular tramping track which travels through some of the spectacular scenery on the South Island of New Zealand. The track passes through many landscapes of the Fiordland National Park ranging from rocky mountain ridges to tall mossy forests, from lake shores to deep gorges.
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Available all year round Jet Boating Queenstown Discover Queenstown’s pristine wilderness on a Jet Boat journey along the historic Kawarau River.
About Jetting you through New Zealand’s most stunning landscapes. A one hour ultimate jet boating experience of 360 spins and thrilling speeds taking you down the world famous Kawarau River.
Highlights Take on the picturesque Queenstown rivers whilst doing 360° spins, hydroplaning and Combo up with a rafting experience, reaching speeds up to 95km/h. see page 17. –T– he adventure takes an hour and travels the distance of 47km –C– omplete with local knowledge and commentary by our guides –F– requent photo opportunities –V– isit a section of the Kawarau River that is only accessible by Helicopter or Jet Boat
Details Conveniently departing from the heart of Queenstown, you can spend more time on the water with us.
We provide All safety equipment.
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Available all year round Queenstown Lake Cruise With exclusive access to the most remote areas of Lake Wakatipu, experience Queenstown’s unique landscape with our lake cruises.
About Conveniently departing from the heart of Queenstown we’ll ensure you see the stunning scenery of Lake Wakatipu. With no set route you’ll reach remote areas we have exclusive access to, and knowledgeable local guides will give you all the information you need.
Highlights
–– Exclusive access to remote areas Group bookings available, see page 47. of Lake Wakatipu –– Enjoy the scenery of New Zealand’s third largest lake –– Your own personal local guide –C– hoose your own duration –– Brand new purpose built boats, for your comfort
We provide –– New purpose built boats for Lake Wakatipu conditions –Y– our own personal guide –P– ick up & drop off from accommodation available –C– atering options available
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Available all year round Groups Go Orange’s ample Cruise, Coach, Raft, Kayak & Rental Fleet will be able to accommodate any group requirements you may have.
Rafting Kayaking Rafting is a great team building activity for any –– Ideal for small groups size of group. Perfect as a pre and post conference –– 8 Travellers per guide optional activity; we also offer bespoke itineraries –– Milford Sound – 40 travellers at a time and exclusive trips. –– Doubtful Sound – 24 travellers at a time Maximum numbers 300 per day
Milford Sound Cruise Queenstown Lake Cruise –– Large spacious boat set at 50% capacity –– New purposed built boats for –F– ree food on all cruises Lake Wakatipu conditions –– Maximum numbers 200 per cruise –– Maximum capacity 1 x 25, 1 x 30 –– All seats with viewing capability
Charters –– Diverse fleet of coaches 16 to 53 seats
46 GoOrange.nz #GoBeyond 47 Milford Sound Get in touch Routeburn Routeburn Track Shelter Freephone Glenorchy 0800 505 504 Milford Queenstown Track Phone The Divide +64 3 442 7340
Email 94 [email protected] Web GoOrange.nz Kepler 6 Track Te Anau 95 94 Doubtful Manapouri Sound