#GoBeyond Trade Manual Welcome b to our playground Trade Manual Contents 5 — Our History 6 — Whitewater Raft - Shotover River 8 — Jet to Raft - Kawarau River 10 — Jet Boat - Queenstown 12 — Cruise - Milford Sound 16 — Kayak - Milford Sound 18 — Cruise - Doutbful Sound 20 — Kayak - Doubtful Sound 22 — Canyon Brewing 24 — Private Charters 3 GoOrange.nz #GoBeyond Trade Manual Our backyard Our history Milford Sound 2012 May 2017 June 2018 October 2018 94 Founded by parent Merged with Kiwi Acquired Thunder Jet & Launched Queenstown Queenstown Milford Sound company Real Journeys. Discovery and Queenstown Water Taxis Ferries. A new Queenstown 94 Queenstown Rafting. into our family, making scheduled lake transport Te Anau us larger and faster! Doubtful Sound Shed the brand Kiwi service operating daily Doubtful Discovery, and now Moved all brands into between Queenstown Te Anau Sound operate as Go Orange the Go Orange brand. Bay and Frankton. 6 Deep Cove Manapouri 95 with the brand Wilmot Pass 94 Queenstown Rafting still 97 in place. 4 GoOrange.nz #GoBeyond 5 Trade Manual Whitewater Raft Staff Handbook 4WD Raft - Shotover River Heli-Raft - Shotover River Whitewater rafting is one of the most extreme Your action-packed day begins with an epic experiences in the adventure capital of New chopper ride (like you see in the movies) over the Zealand and we intend to keep it that way. You famous Skippers Canyon. Then you’ll raft where will embark on a man versus nature battle of jet boats fear to go. Take a rapid to the face, feel River Raft - Shotover willpower in one of the most scenic environments the river drop and surge beneath you as you in the world. grab life by the ‘boat straps’. Highlights Highlights • 4WD through iconic Skippers Canyon, one of • Scenic helicopter transfer through Skippers the Top 10 most dangerous roads in NZ Canyon over the Shotover River • Grade 4 whitewater rapids • Grade 4 whitewater rapids • Plunge into the darkness rafting through a • Plunge into the darkness rafting through a 170m tunnel 170m tunnel • Legendary raft guides from all around the world • Legendary raft guides from all around the world Who is it for? Specifics • You need to be water competent with moderate fitness • Capacity: 50 travellers per departure • Minimum age is 13 years • Hypalon ‘The Hawk’ #166 and #156 Rafts • Minimum weight 40kg. Maximum weight 120kg • Rafts seat 6 or 8 clients • Guardian conditions apply for under 18 years • People with a heart condition, pregnant or taking heart medication are not able to participate 4WD Raft - Shotover River* Shotover Heli-Raft Departs Queenstown CBD Departs Queenstown CBD GoOrange.nz #GoBeyond 7 8am & 1pm 1 October - 17 November 8am & 1pm 1 October - 30 May 8am, 10am, 1pm & 3pm 18 November - 31 March 1pm 1 June - 30 September 8am & 1pm 1 April - 30 May 6 GoOrange.nz #GoBeyond Trade Manual Jet to Raft Staff Handbook Jet to Raft - Kawarau River Departing from the heart of Queenstown, enjoy a thrilling 25 minute ride in our Go Orange Jet Boats across Lake Wakatipu down the stunning Kawarau River to the raft put-in point. Then paddle and Raft - Jet to Raft swim your way through grade 2-3 whitewater rapids with a brand new cliff jumping section added for the adventure junkies. The Kawarau River is ideal for first time rafting experiences or groups of mixed ability/ages. You’ll get the perfect mix of whitewater action, thrills and spectacular scenery. Highlights • 25 minute invigorating Go Orange Jet Boat ride, including our exhilarating 360° spins • Great for all abilites: Grade 2-3 whitewater rapids • The longest commerically rafted rapid in NZ, The Dog Leg Rapid • The Lord of the Rings film locations • Raft under the famous AJ Hackett Kawarau Bungy Bridge • Optional cliff jumping included • Legendary raft guides from all around the world Who is it for? • You need to be water competent with moderate fitness • Minimum age is 13 years • Minimum weight 40kg. Maximum weight 120kg • Guardian conditions apply for under 18 years • People with a heart condition, pregnant or taking heart medication are not able to participate Specifics Jet to Raft - Kawarau River GoOrange.nz #GoBeyond 9 • Capacity: 35 travellers per departure Departs Queenstown CBD • Hypalon ‘The Hawk’ #166 and #156 Rafts 9am 1 October - 17 November • Rafts seat 6 - 8 clients per raft 9am & 2pm 18 November - 31 March • Twin V8 engine Jet Boats with 820hp 9am 1 April - 30 September 8 GoOrange.nz #GoBeyond Trade Manual Jet Boat Staff Handbook Go Orange Jet Boat - 60 minute Go Orange Jet Boat - 25 minute Discover Queenstown’s untouched and We offer you a thrilling 25 minute ride, filled with pristine wilderness during your one hour speed, thrills and even more of those famous iconic Jet Boat adventure along the historic 360° spins. Hold on as we race faster than ever Kawarau River. across Lake Wakatipu before heading down Kawarau River. Jet Boat - Queenstown World famous 360° spins, skim the shallows at speeds of up to 90kmph. We can boast We will get you up close and personal with the the furthest distance travelled on the water lake’s edge, skimming past trees. Be sure to with a whopping 44km covered. We will hold on to your hats as we navigate under not get you up close and personal with the one, but two bridges at speed. river’s edge and be sure to hold on to your Want the ultimate Jet Boat adventure? Don’t hats as we navigate under not one, but two forget our Kawarau Jet to Raft. bridges at speed. Highlights Highlights • One hour thrilling Jet Boat ride down the • 25 minute thrilling Jet Boat ride to the Kawarau River Kawarau River • Famous 360° spins • Expert and passionate guides • Expert and passionate guides • Epic way to experience Queenstown and • Perfect for the family views of The Remarkables mountains, • Awesome way to experience Jet Boating if not accessible elsewhere you’re strapped for time Who is it for? Specifics • Suitable for all ages • Capacity: 75 travellers • Multi-lingual safety briefings • Twin V8 engine Jet Boats with 820hp • Minimum age 2 years GoOrange.nz #GoBeyond 11 Go Orange Jet Boat - 60 minutes Go Orange Jet Boat - 25 minutes Departs Queenstown CBD Departs Queenstown CBD 10am, 11am, & 2pm 1 April - 30 September 10am - 4pm every half hour 1 April - 30 September 10am, 11am, 2pm & 3pm 1 October - 31 March 10am - 6pm every half hour 1 October - 31 March 10 GoOrange.nz #GoBeyond Trade Manual Cruise Milford Sound Staff Handbook Cruise Only Coach + Cruise Come and experience the new way to cruise Departing Queenstown and Te Anau, you’ll be Milford Sound. Sit back and relax in our new able to sit back and relax while we take you comfortable lounge areas or go out to the bow through the stunning Fiordland National Park. as we nose right into the waterfalls and up to Listen to our knowledgeable driver or to your sheer cliff faces. Enjoy our custom brewed beer favourite playlist with our free WIFI* and USB Sound Cruise - Milford and our café style menu whilst on board. ports on board. Between our awesome crew and brand Then hop on our newly refurbished Milford spanking new boat, we’ll make sure this Haven, relax and explore the mighty fiord. experience is more than just a bucket list tick. Highlights Highlights • 2 hour cruise • Sit back and relax, we’ll do the driving • New modern refit • Glass roof coaches on certain departures • Rooftop deck with bar • Comfortable reclining seats on the coach • Exclusively brewed Haven XPA beer on board • Free WIFI* and USB ports on board • Delicious menu from our café • Plenty of stops for photo opportunities • Comfortable outward facing seats • Complimentary pick-ups available from • Kayak + Cruise Milford Sound options available selected accommodation • Plus all the highlights from Cruise Only Who is it for? Specifics • FIT travellers, groups and private charters • Capacity: 199 travellers • Those wanting a unique experience of Milford Sound • Fleet: 50 seat luxury touring coaches Milford Sound Cruise Only Milford Sound Coach + Cruise Departs Milford Sound Departs Queenstown 9am 1 October - 30 April 6:40am All year GoOrange.nz #GoBeyond 13 10:00am 1 May - 30 September 9:00am 1 November - 30 April 12:30pm All year Departs Te Anau 3:00pm 1 November - 30 April 9:30am All year 11:30am 1 November - 30 April 12 GoOrange.nz #GoBeyond *Internet connection only available until Te Anau. Welcome to the beyond, The Milford Haven Trade Manual Kayak Milford Sound Staff Handbook Kayak Only Kayak + Cruise Don’t just look at Milford Sound, immerse Let us take you on a 2 hour paddle yourself at sea level on a kayak journey you experience beyond compare, combining will be hard pressed to forget. two of the best Milford Sound experiences in one day. Explore the fiord at sea level Kayak - Milford Sound - Milford Kayak Our guides will lead you to explore this epic followed by cruising the fiord on the newly fiord during a 4-5 hour paddle experience. renovated Milford Haven for the afternoon. Kayak alongside the walls of mighty mountains, and feel the fresh waterfall spray We depart the Kayak Base at Deepwater on your face as we navigate the wild fiords. Basin for your two hour paddle experience, Bring your own lunch to enjoy on a secluded getting you up close and personal with the beach and if the afternoon breeze picks up towering peaks and local wildlife, before we will sail back to Kayak Base together. If heading back to Kayak Base. Then make you’re lucky the local wildlife may make an your way to the Milford Sound Cruise appearance.