Adventure Magazine Issue 220

Your New Zealand Adventure,
Your Way.
BACKCOUNTRY
3. They’ll bring you to new places, off
the tourist trail
Their trips have always included a mix of
must-sees and hidden gems, but as a Kiwi
visiting your own country, you’ve probably
seen a LOT of the must-sees already.
That's why they’ve developed 8 news trips,
from 2 to 6 days, taken straight from their
staff’s bucket-lists. From a backcountry
adventure in Nelson Lakes National Park,
to flying deep into Aspiring National Park
to hike to the insanely blue Crucible Lake,
to an assisted biking adventure on the Alps
2 Ocean trail or a more relaxed retreat
under the sun with amazing food and wine
near Nelson – just take your pick!
4. You know you’ll be in safe hands
They’ve been guiding adventures here
in New Zealand for 24 years now – and
passion for the outdoors has lead them
to start guiding in other parts of the world,
like Patagonia and the Himalayas, always
using New Zealand safety standards,
which are some of the highest in the world.
So, whether they’re talking about the food
on your plate or crossing a river safely,
they make sure their guides get the best
training.
5. They make logistics a breeze
While on a trip with Active Adventures you
won’t have to worry about a thing. They
make sure the jet boat on the Wilkin River
is waiting for you just at the right time, or
Clockwise from top left: Kayaking, Incredible scenery, the beautiful Braemar Station
the boat onto the Milford Sound has your
name and personal requests before you’ve
set foot on board. You’ll get a packing list
telling you how many pairs of socks you
need, and even a pre-trip training program
if you wish. Even if you’ve travelled these
parts of the country before – logistics for a
group can be a headache and can take the
shine off your holiday planning. Let them
do that for you. They'll even help you make
sure you get to meet the trip at the right
place and time, and have onward travel
sorted for when it's time to say goodbye.
6. Guaranteed value for your money
Quite simply, it is now more affordable
than ever to have your whole trip
organised for you, and having someone
else take care of the nitty gritty details is
the most important ingredient in you being
able to enjoy exploring, hassle free.
Sure, you can book a trip by yourself, but
you run the risk of getting messed around
with accommodation that doesn’t live up to
its photos, unreliable and uncomfortable
transport, and you miss out on the
expertise, knowledge and care of local
guides. It’s better to invest your money in
a trip that is guaranteed to be seamless
and stress-free, than cut corners to try
and save a few dollars by throwing a trip
together yourself! Active Adventures trips
are all inclusive, providing great value for
your money.
7.Your guides will be the best of the
best
If you haven’t spent your lockdown
period from Coronavirus studying the
flora and fauna of New Zealand and the
history of each area… don’t worry. On
an Active Adventures trip, you will have
2 Kiwi guides along with you every step
of the way who are not only great cooks,
budding comedians, pack carriers, safe
drivers and planning gurus – they’re
also walking encyclopaedias. Traveling
with their guides means that you won’t
miss the opportunity to see the Southern
Lights, have a flowering Rata pointed
out to you, or hear about the history and
movement of the glaciers. It's the kind
of details that can take your experience
from great to unforgettable. Oh, and it
shouldn’t be forgotten that they know ALL
the best coffee spots across the country,
so you don’t have to waste your precious
mornings hunting down the good stuff.
They’ll do that part for you too!
So just say ‘no’ to wrangling your friends
and family for a trip. They’ll do it for you –
headache free. Just decide which of their
22 adventures is the most tempting to you,
or just reach out at info@activeadventures.
com or 03 450 0414 to get the advice of an
adventure planner!
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Trips for decades
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Choose Active Adventures this summer and have confidence you’re joining
New Zealand’s most experienced guiding company. An impeccable safety
record, garnered over 24 years and more guiding concessions than any other
operator.
Our flexible assurance allows you to change your plans up to 30 days before
your departure, so you can book stress-free.
Explore hidden gems
through our expert
local Kiwi guides
Visit activeadventures.com/new-zealand,
email us at info@activeadventures.com or
call us at 0800 234 726 to plan your adventure!
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