Adventure Magazine Issue 220

Active Adventures
Words and Images by Active Adventures
Now that you’ve explored every inch of your
backyard, and house, and the internet – you’re
probably itching to reconnect with friends and
family and get back out adventuring in the great
outdoors. We get it – the virtual tours aren’t doing
much for us either anymore.
When we dream of travel, most of us go to places
in our minds that are far from our own backyards.
However, this is set to change for many Kiwis as
we collectively begin to look for adventure closer
to home. Your plans for a midwinter European
adventure being canned now gives you the
unprecedented opportunity to see some of New
Zealand’s best without the usual tourist buses or
people getting in the way of your perfect shot. If
you’ve always wanted to discover Milford Sound or
bring your family on a real backcountry experience,
now is a better time than ever.
With over two decades of experience up their
sleeves guiding thousands of happy travellers
around the world, Active Adventures take the
hassle and risk out of organising your trip. You
might think you know New Zealand, but their
knowledgeable Kiwi guides will show you some of
the country’s best kept secrets.
Here’s why you can say ‘no’ to organising a trip by
yourself, and instead get your family or group onto
an Active Adventure.
1. They’ll cater for all abilities
All their trip itineraries include a detailed
breakdown of the ‘activity level’ involved, from
‘What’s the Rush’ right through to ‘Challenge
Accepted’. They also provide detailed distance
and elevation information for each hike, so you
know exactly what you’re in for and you can make
educated decisions about which trip is right for you.
Within each trip they also have many options
available like add-ons for those keen for more, or
‘let’s just chill’ options for those who’ve reached
their capacity for the day. Their guides are also
there to help and encourage you through some of
the more challenging activities that you might not
feel so comfortable doing alone!
2. They’ll cater for all requirements
From specific diets to rooming requests to who
gets the front seat on the bus, their guides will
do everything they can to ensure that not only is
everyone catered for, but everyone can get the
maximum out of their holiday without worrying
about individual plans. They look after the big
stuff, so you can enjoy the small stuff. They also
offer private trips if your group is over 6 people,
meaning your experience will be completely
personalised to meet your groups specific needs.
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