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New Zealand Adventure Tours

What are you waiting for? Get off the beaten track with the local experts!

From the rugged snow-capped Southern Alps, to the wild West Coast rainforests, the famous granite peaks of Milford Sound, the tropical beaches of the North and its rich indigenous history, New Zealand has it all. Whether you’re considering exploring the North Island, the South Island, or both you can rest assured that when you book a New Zealand vacation package with us, you’re going to experience the real NZ.

Everything Is Included!

Accommodation, transport and activities… from the moment you arrive to the moment you return home!

Expert Local Guides

We're locals, and this is our backyard. So live like a local when you visit, and explore our favourite spots, with us!

Award-Winning Tours

National Geographic Top 50 Tours of a Lifetime. Over 20 years running the world’s best adventure tours.

Rimu South Island 14 DAYS

Ultimate South Island Adventure - Rimu

4.53 out of 5 (from 5011 reviews)

We'll take you on an unforgettable journey exploring our mountains, coastlines and countryside, on foot, by bike and with a paddle in your hands. Experience our unique culture and wildlife along the way.

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Kiwi South Island 14 DAYS

South Island Explorer - Kiwi

4.70 out of 5 (from 273 reviews)

Walk on some of our iconic New Zealand trails and take a cruise at Milford Sound. A great tour for those looking to take things at a relaxed pace.

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Tui South Island 8 DAYS

Essence of the South Island - Tui

4.60 out of 5 (from 1904 reviews)

Short on time? On this adventure you’ll hike, bike, kayak, cruise and jet boat in some extraordinary parts of the South Island. You can combine this with our 5-day 'Kauri' to see both Islands in two weeks.

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Kauri North Island 11 DAYS

Ultimate North Island Adventure - Kauri

4.39 out of 5 (from 1233 reviews)

Take 5 days or 11 days to hike, cycle, cruise, snorkel and kayak with us around the North Island. The ‘Kauri’ combines perfectly with any of our South Island trips.

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Manuka South Island 14 DAYS

Milford Hiking Adventure - Manuka

4.44 out of 5 (from 921 reviews)

On this two week hiking adventure you’ll discover some of New Zealand’s Great Walks as well as lesser known hikes such as the Inland Pack Track on the wild West Coast.

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Winter Rimu South Island 14 DAYS

New Zealand Winter Adventure - Winter Rimu

4.64 out of 5 (from 565 reviews)

Visit New Zealand from May to September to hike quiet trails under crisp blue skies. You’ll be surrounded by stunning snow-clad mountains on this multi-sport adventure.

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Kea South Island 13 DAYS

New Zealand Family Adventure - Kea

4.69 out of 5 (from 248 reviews)

Join us on a family adventure that you can take year-round. Hike, kayak, raft and jet boat the South Island and visit a wildlife reserve to view kiwi, our national bird.

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Weka South Island 14 DAYS

New Zealand Biking Adventure - Weka

4.49 out of 5 (from 305 reviews)

Specifically designed for biking enthusiasts, this 14 day trip explores the very best off-road cycling trails, with a few iconic hikes thrown in for good measure.

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Takahe South Island 5 DAYS

Great Walks Discovery - Takahe

4.43 out of 5 (from 891 reviews)

If you're short on time and you'd like to experience some of New Zealand's Great Walks, this is the trip for you.

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Award-winning Tours

  • The World's Best Adventure Trips
  • National Geographic Traveler 50 Tours of a lifetime 2013
  • National Geographic Traveler 50 Tours of a lifetime 2015
  • Outpost best trips 2016

What our clients are saying about us

4.53 out of 5 (from 5011 reviews)

Truly the trip of a lifetime!

The trip was everything we wanted it to be: We went beyond the tour bus stops to explore the true New Zealand wilderness. Our guides approached every day with good humor and great energy, making every day physically challenging and fun. We can't wait to get out there again.
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– Tennessee, United States
Rimu, March 2017

4.53 out of 5 (from 5011 reviews)

No regrets! Accomplish the impossible!

I can't begin to describe my Rimu experience, from the amazing guides, Ken and Elder, to my fellow travelers and the detail that Active Adventures puts into everything we did. I was able to scale and climb those mountains and ridges that I laughed off as impossible, see the most amazing untouched scenery, completely decompress and completely check out from my daily life. If you want to see the south island the way it was meant to be seen, you're open to being active everyday with the conveniences for yourself taken care of, take this trip!
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– California, United States
Rimu, January 2017

Why travel with Active Adventures?

Above all, we aim to be amazing hosts. We're proud of our kiwi roots, and our professional, warm and relaxed style of running trips around the world is unforgettable.

We're VERY picky about who we select to work in our team, and we have people from all over the world lining up to guide our trips. So we get to hire the absolute BEST in the business.

As soon as you get off the plane, we've got all the details of your vacation covered – top notch meals, comfortable transport & accommodation, amazing guides and INCREDIBLE service.

Whether you’re new to adventure travel, or you’ve never travelled in a group before, you’ll find yourself arriving home positively different from when you left.

With our small groups (no more than 14), you'll get to know our team, your fellow travellers, and have the flexibility and freedom to do as much (or as little!) as you like.

It's all about getting there under your own steam – on foot, in a sea kayak, or by bike. What better way is there to experience mind blowing scenery? If it's your first time, no worries – our expert guides have got you covered.

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It's easy to reach us and we'd love to hear from you. Whether you're raring to jump on a plane or just beginning to consider some ideas, then get in touch and we'll help you on your way.

Toll Free:
From USA & Canada: 1 800 661 9073
From Australia: 1 800 661 907
From UK: 0808 234 7780
From NZ: 0800 234 726

From anywhere else, phone:
+64 3 450 0414 (Not toll free but we'll happily call you back)

Active hours:
Monday to Saturday 7am - 5pm, New Zealand time.

Email us: 
info@activeadventures.com

Our mailing address, using standard post:
Active Adventures
PO Box 972
Queenstown
New Zealand 9348

Our physical address:
Level 1, 14-16 Church Street
Queenstown
New Zealand 

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