10 Safaris in South Island That You Shouldn't Miss

Waiatoto River Safari. New Zealand's only jet boat tour from the ocean to the Alps. You will experience a minimum of 2 hours of extraordinary nature and exceptional beauty only seen on this trip. Experience the history of Gondwana land, smell the rainforest as you walk softly through the dripping ferns with the sparkling clear light shimmering, with the snowy peaks as your backdrop. Your experienced local guide will lead you through the ancient river, still untouched as it was thousands years ago when the Maori first roamed the land, the great Moa bird and Haast eagle still ruled the ancient forests. You will experience the magical, breathtaking beauty of the Te Wahipounamu, the Māori name for the South West New Zealand World Heritage area and take home memories that will have you yearning to return once more.

Photographers of all abilities can join award winning photographers Mike Langford and Jackie Ranken on a 4WD Photo Safari in the Queenstown's and the Mackenzie Distrct near MT Cook. Go to the best locations at the best time of day and get expert tuition to help you capture incredible images whilst there. "We specialize in teaching, we don't just take you to places".

Wildlight Safaris Aotearoa is a dynamic travel company operating throughout the Queenstown region. We specialize in private tailored photo tours, guided nature walks, and heli hikes, with over fifteen years of experience, both in New Zealand and internationally. Our love of nature and the great outdoors is the driving force of our work, and as local South Islanders, we know the region intimately. With our local knowledge and passion for the environment, you will find yourself exploring spectacular locations, both the iconic and less-traveled, while learning about the terrain, native flora and fauna, and New Zealand way of life. Wildlight Safaris is committed to protecting the natural environment. Every excursion with us is a direct contribution to conservation, as part of your fee is donated to one of the local initiatives we support. With your help, we can continue to preserve, educate, and keep New Zealand beautiful for future generations to enjoy.

Active Adventures is a New Zealand-based company that offers fully guided, all-inclusive, small group adventures that include hiking, biking, kayaking and more. Our trips offer a blend of physical activities, friendly and knowledgeable guides, and legendary service in some of the most awe-inspiring locations on the planet.

Welcome to our world, we are local, "Kiwi" Christchurch based, not Boston or London! We offer - • Self drive (rental car) trips • Private driver (fully guided) trips • Escorted Coach tours (full commentary) Our 5 Star trip reviews make us one of the world's top boutique Travel Specialists - https://www.realnewzealandtours.com/Testimonials/ Contact us now! Try us - you'll like us!

Nomad Safaris offers guided 4WD and Quad Bike tours around the Queenstown Lakes area. Half or full day and charter options are available. We offer very popular tours to Lord of The Rings filming locations where you can experience the phenomenon that is LOTR. We also run tours to Skippers Canyon or Macetown where you visit old goldmining ghost towns and hear about the unique history of pioneer New Zealand and have a go at goldpanning for yourself.

Established in 2003, The Hossack provides exceptional free range and also game estate big game hunting for red stag, fallow buck, bull tahr and buck chamois on a private 25,000 acre high country station (ranch) in the South Island of New Zealand near to the alpine village of Hanmer Springs. A 90 minute drive from Christchurch.

HuntingHQ is the Airbnb for farmers and hunters. Connecting hunters with new and unique hunting experiences while providing additional income and pest management tools for farmers.

Hello and welcome to your next grand adventure. We are the Guide Masters and we are here to help you endulge in our back country, New Zealand style. Our lands have been blessed with some of the world’s best hunting, fishing, and scenery. To unlock the hidden treasures within our stunning country, you need to partner with the best in the business. Someone who grew up alongside the land. Someone who lives and breathes hunting, fishing, 4x4ing and conservation. That someone is Brad Staley.