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Our spirit for adventure was born in New Zealand, our home. Inspired to share our homeland’s natural beauty, Active Adventures began 30 years ago with a simple dream — to welcome kindred spirits from around the world to explore our incredible adventure playground. What started as a few passionate hikers guiding friends off the beaten track in New Zealand has grown to meet our guests' desire for our unique style of outdoor adventure tours around the world. Today our trips feature not only hiking but rafting, kayaking, ziplining and so much more, with unique itineraries in 19 countries across five continents, including destinations such as New Zealand, Patagonia, Peru, Galapagos Islands, Europe, the Himalayas, and Africa. While New Zealand is still our home base, these days we have a passionate team of locals in every destination to make our guest experiences truly special. For a life-changing, rewarding adventure in the most breathtaking places in the world, with expert guides, deep local connections, flexible options and a personalized experience, where everything taken care of, join Active Adventures for a trip of a lifetime.

Welcome to Ultimate Hikes. We operate multi day guided walks on the famous Milford & Routeburn Tracks, two of New Zealand's most iconic Great Walks. Join us to explore alpine peaks and dense forests of New Zealand’s largest National Parks whilst enjoying the comfort of our private lodges.

Originally established in 2011, Alpine Adventures specialises in privately guided day tours for sightseeing, wine experiences, hiking, heli-hiking and heli-adventures throughout Queenstown, Fiordland, the West Coast and Mt Cook National Park. Whether an itinerary takes you 45-minutes northwest of Queenstown to Glenorchy and Mt Aspiring or on a scenic journey to the natural wonders of Milford Sound, you’re in safe hands with your local guides. New Zealanders Lee Saunders and Emma Chisholm are the owners of Alpine Adventures with a passion for delivering unforgettable travel experiences. They have family connections to Queenstown and the wider Otago region dating back nearly 60 years, with a love for guiding, the outdoors and the tourism industry. They work hard to customise tours to suit interests and abilities, ticking all the boxes for unique and memorable adventures. Lee and Emma’s combined local knowledge and family heritage enables them to offer guests a genuinely authentic combination of warm Kiwi hospitality and rewarding experiences in their own backyard. Their personal attention to detail comes with local connections and exclusive access to some of new Zealand’s most stunning destinations. The family owned and operated business prides itself on its quality travel experiences and environmental practices, recognised by New Zealand tourism’s official quality assurance organisation Qualmark with a bronze rating. Alpine Adventures offers a door-to-door service in its fleet of luxury European vehicles including Land Rover Discovery’s or a Mercedes van so you travel safely in comfort and style.