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The Professional Adventurers the Professional Adventurers THE PROFESSIONAL ADVENTURERS THE PROFESSIONAL ADVENTURERS Nomad Safaris is one of New Zealand’s most established tour operators, with over 25 years experience in operating small and personal tours around Queenstown. Experience true off-roading by ATV or 4WD vehicle, or explore the wilderness on foot on a guided walk. These are backcountry adventures rich in Lord of The Rings filming locations, stunning scenery, local history and amazing stories. Offering small group tours into the New Zealand backcountry. No coaches, no crowds: just pure adventure. CONTENTS 4WD Adventure Tours 2 Safari of the Scenes 4 4WD Experience 6 Nomad Quads ATV 7 COMMITTED TO THE COMMITTED TO Nomad Combos 8 ENVIRONMENT EXCELLENCE Nomad Safaris takes active steps to minimise All employees know, understand Nomad C&I 9 the impact of our operations on both the local and implement our quality and global environment. Our commitment to policy each and everyday. We the environment has been recognised by being strive to provide our customers Qualmark Enviro Gold endorsed, winning the products and services that Sustainable Business Network Trailblazer Award meet and even exceed their 2008 and winning New Zealand Tourism Awards in expectations. 2004 and 2006. Our compliance is complete, Each member of staff is trained in eco-friendly comprehensive and pro-active driving techniques that minimise fuel consumption covering Qualmark, Land and the impact the vehicles have on the local Transport, OutdoorsMark, and environment. They are also made aware of energy Department of Conservation. conservation, waste minimisation, sustainability SALES & ENQUIRIES and environmental emergency reaction procedures. PHONE: 0800 688 222 (free within NZ) Nomad Safaris also undertakes a range of +64 3 442 6699 environmental projects, including Bring Back the EMAIL: [email protected] Bird Song, Wilding Pine Control and Rubbish www.nomadsafaris.co.nz Collecting Days and actively encourages members of the public to participate. 1 NOMAD SAFARIS: PROFESSIONAL ADVENTURERS 4WD ADVENTURE TOURS Experience true 4-wheel driving on a small group, personalised tour into the New Zealand backcountry. Nomad Safaris has over 25 years experience operating guided tours to beautiful locations. These are authentic adventures packed with local history, movie locations, stunning scenery and thrilling off-roading. Half-day tours depart twice MACETOWN daily from Queenstown SKIPPERS CORONET PEAK accommodation and include CANYON refreshments, or combine two different tours for a full day adventure. ARROWTOWN Group sizes are kept small with THE REMARKABLES a maximum of 6 clients per driver/guide to ensure a personal experience. QUEENSTOWN 2 SKIPPERS CANYON HIGHLIGHTS Our fully equipped 4WD vehicles venture down the Skippers Road - hacked by hand and clinging to the sheer cliffside high above the Shotover Travel the Skippers Canyon Road River. Enjoy the awe-inspiring scenery from high above the gorge or down on the shores of the Cross the Skippers Suspension Bridge Shotover River, known as the richest river in the world in the days of the goldminers. Visit the restored Skippers township Gold pan in the Shotover River INFORMATION: Departs: 8:15am & 1:30pm Includes: Gold panning & refreshments. Allow: 4 hours Pickup from Town Centre or Bring: Water, a camera, and Queenstown accommodation. a sense of adventure! MACETOWN Follow the miners’ old wagon trail and explore HIGHLIGHTS the historic gold mining town of Macetown. Long since abandoned after the gold rush, Macetown has now been transformed into a Department True off road experience with over of Conservation reserve. Experience the narrow, 25 river crossings rugged road in safety with a Nomad Safaris tour. Explore the remains of Macetown township Gold pan in the Arrow River INFORMATION: Departs: 8:00am & 1:30pm Includes: Gold panning & refreshments. Allow: 4½ hours Pickup from Town Centre or Bring: Water, a camera, and Queenstown accommodation. a sense of adventure! 3 4WD ADVENTURE SAFARI OF THE SCENES Lord of the Rings and many more. Immerse yourself in scenery made famous by the films. This is a dream-like landscape, the embodiment of Middle-earth, woven with fascinating history and legendary stories. These are real places - there are no film sets - they are areas of outstanding natural beauty. On our scenic tours you can experience the unprecedented natural beauty of this part of New CORONET PEAK Zealand in comfort and safety, SKIPPERS with a knowledgeable local guide CANYON on hand to provide comprehensive insight into the many film projects PARADISE ARROWTOWN undertaken in the area. THE REMARKABLES GLENORCHY GIBBSTON VALLEY QUEENSTOWN 4 TOUR A: WAKATIPU BASIN Visit the filming locations of Minas Tirith, Misty Mountains, the Pillars of the Kings (Argonath), HIGHLIGHTS Gladden Fields, the Ford of Bruinen and more. Travel an historic goldmining road, following the Visit LOTR filming locations Arrow River, stop for a refreshing morning or afternoon tea and the opportunity to try your hand Travel the Skippers Canyon Road to at gold panning. Take in the spectacular panoramic Lighthouse Rock views over the Wakatipu Basin. See spectacular views over the Wakatipu Basin INFORMATION: Gold pan in the Arrow River Departs: 8:15am & 1:30pm Includes: Allow: 4 hours Gold panning & refreshments. Pickup from Town Centre or Bring: Water, a camera, and Queenstown accommodation. a sense of adventure! TOUR B: GLENORCHY The tour to rule them all, for LOTR fans. HIGHLIGHTS This scenic safari offers breathtaking mountain and forest views along the shore of Lake Wakatipu towards Glenorchy and the Paradise Valley. Visit Visit filming locations from LOTR, the filming locations for Isengard, the Ithilien The Hobbit, X-men Origins: Wolverine, The Chronicles of Camp, Lothlorien & Fanghorn forest and the Seat Narnia: Prince Caspian and others of Seeing/ Battle of Amon Hen, and many more. Bring the films to life - dress up and take photos in our replica props INFORMATION: Visit Paradise Forest - the Forest of Middle-earth Departs: 8:00am & 1:30pm Includes: Allow: 4¼ hours Movie props & refreshments. Pickup from Town Centre or Bring: Water, a camera, and Queenstown accommodation. a sense of adventure! 5 SAFARI4WD OF ADVENTURETHE SCENES 4WD EXPERIENCE The Nomad Safaris 4WD Experience puts you in the driving seat. Get behind the wheel of one of our signature Land Rover Defenders while our expert instructors teach you essential off-road skills. This half-day 4WD tour is a unique GET IN THE DRIVING SEAT! experience where you can learn The Nomad Safaris 4WD Experience operates on a purpose-built truly valuable skills, surrounded test track incorporating the natural terrain on Queenstown Hill, by spectacular rugged scenery in before progressing onto the Macetown Road through the Arrow River. Obstacles and challenges include banked turns, ditches, poles the New Zealand high country. An and even a slalom course! Once on the river our instructor will opportunity not to be missed! teach you the best routes and what to look out for. Learn to 4WD like a pro! CORONET PEAK INFORMATION: Departs: 8:00am & 1:30pm Passengers: Additional people are welcome, charges QUEENSTOWN Allow: 4.5 hours return apply. HILL Bring: Water, camera, a sense of THE REMARKABLES Note: adventure! Dress appropriately Drivers need to be 21+ with the ability to for outdoor adventures in the drive manual gear box vehicles, and be mountains. conversant in English. QUEENSTOWN Includes: Refreshments. Pickup from A valid credit card is required for liability Town Centre or Queenstown and insurance purposes. 6 accommodation. NOMAD QUADS ATV TOURS This is New Zealand’s most spectacular quad bike ride, where the adventure is in your hands! Our fully automatic quad bikes (ATVs) are fun and easy to ride! NOMAD QUADS ON QUEENSTOWN HILL Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced rider, The Nomad Quads base is just a 15 minute transfer from downtown we will kit you out in protective Queenstown. Here, we will kit you out in protective clothing before clothing before giving you full your training begins. We ensure you are comfortable with operating a training on the bikes and tailoring Quad - our guides recognise that riding a quad bike for the first time can sometimes be a little nerve-racking and we pride ourselves on the trip to suit your ability. making riding as fun as possible for ALL levels of experience. Queenstown Hill is a high country sheep station with more than 25kms INFORMATION: of varied trails to play on. Go off- road and explore the terrain with Departs: 8:30am & 1:30pm Includes: your expert guide. At the summit Refreshments & all protective equipment Allow: 3½ hours stop to enjoy a hot drink as you take (2 - 2¼ hours on the Quad bikes) and clothing. Pickup from Town Centre or Queenstown accommodation. in the awe-inspiring 360° panoramic Bring: Water, camera, a sense of Note: views over the surrounding lakes adventure! Dress appropriately for outdoor adventures in the Riders have to be 16+, be conversant in and mountains. mountains. English and not have consumed alcohol or recreational drugs in the last 12 hours. A valid credit card is required on the day for liability and insurance purposes. 7 4WD EXPERIENCE & NOMAD QUADS ESSENTIAL QUEENSTOWN Two great adventures in Departs: 8:30am & 1:30pm - 4WD one. Experience Shotover first, pickup from Queenstown Jet and climb on board a accommodation Nomad Safaris 4WD for a 9:30am & 2:30pm - Jet Boat first, custom offroad tour into the pickup from The Station Building
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