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In 1992, Adventure South NZ launched its first ever 4 day, guided mountain biking trip through the Rainbow Valley with one big red bus, a few bikes and some fiery determination. The bikes were loaded on top of the bus with a big green trunk to help hold all of the gear, with tents as our accommodation. 25 years later, we may have a few more buses than we did back then, and we've moved on from tents, but our passion for the outdoors remains just as strong. Adventure South NZ now boasts over 40 guided trips, a number that continues to grow. We now offer the largest range of cycling trips in New Zealand including NZ Cycle Trails, NZ Road Cycling and NZ Mountain Biking trips, as well as a unique and diverse range of NZ Hiking trips across the North and South Island. Our groups are small (between 4 to 14 people) to minimise our impact and maximise your experience out on the trails. From our experienced guides to the team at HQ, we are passionate about showing you the natural areas of New Zealand and introducing you to the limitless adventures on offer. From the planning stages to the adventure itself, we are committed to ensuring you have the best active holiday in NZ and abroad. In the words of one Adventure South NZ traveller from Canada, "I have been on more than 20 guided bike trips over the past 30 years and my Adventure South trip is ranked #1".

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.

Kawarau Jet (KJet) were established in 1958, and are still locally owned and operated. KJet is the original and ultimate Queenstown Jet boating experience offering “an hour of sheer power”. Operating from the Main Town Pier in the heart of Queenstown Bay, KJet is the only Jet boat company offering an hour-long trip covering 45km over the crystal-clear waters of Lake Wakatipu and the Shotover and Kawarau Rivers. KJet is all about action, adrenalin and the absolute buzz of Jet boating, offering a unique and family-friendly activity with 360-degree ‘Hamilton’ spins and sheer rock faces, while also getting up close with nature along the way. Guests experience an hour of sheer power on the best boats in the district, with down-to-earth, friendly and welcoming local drivers, who point out historic landmarks and native flora and fauna along the way. The company’s drivers and team are some of the most experienced in the industry and it prides itself on maintaining the highest standards of safety and professionalism while promoting tourism as a positive career choice – one of its key mission statements. The tradition of innovation is still in evidence – the world’s first Jet boat operation pioneered twin-powered twin Jet units on the shallow braids of the Shotover River and still leads the way worldwide with development of twin engine boats through its research and development department. As part of its ongoing commitment to its community and customers, KJet has a Locals Day every year offering discounted rates for locals and donating proceeds to local charities.