BACKYARD COLLECTION Walk, Cycle & Kayaking Tours
Experience Nature
INCLUSIONS:
- Extended Walking, Cycling or Kayak/Walking Tours as outlined
Kayak and Walking Tours
3 Day / 2 Night Kayak & Walk
Enjoy a walking and kayaking tour of Abel Tasman National Park. Cruise along the coastline from Kaiteriteri to Totaranui and glimpse stunning scenery. Walk through beech forests and along secluded golden beaches before kayaking through Tonga Island Marine Reserve. Take a relaxing swim at Bark Bay then paddle the idyllic waters of Te Pukatea Bay.
Day 1: Nelson/Motueka to Awaroa via Totaranui
Board our comfortable Vista Cruise to travel the length of the golden Abel Tasman coast from Kaiteriteri north to Totaranui, relaxing on the viewing decks and enjoying refreshments from the cafe. From Totaranui, walk through mature native forest and along secluded beaches to the breathtaking expanse of Awaroa Inlet where you’ll reach Meadowbank Homestead – a faithful recreation of the Wilson family's original home on the ‘finest site in the bay’.
Day 2: Awaroa to Torrent Bay
Wake to breakfast overlooking Meadowbank’s gardens and the waters of Abel Tasman’s largest tidal estuary. Walk over a forested saddle to Onetahuti where your guide will settle you into your stable, double kayak with full instructions and safety briefing. You’ll then kayak through Tonga Island Marine Reserve and explore hidden inlets on the way to Torrent Bay.
Day 3: Torrent Bay to Kaiteriteri/Motueka/Nelson
Wake up to morning light on the golden sands of Torrent Bay and a hearty breakfast to set you up for paddling to Te Pukatea Bay and past the islands of the Astrolabe Roadstead to Kaiteriteri, where your driver will meet you for your return journey to Nelson.
Day 1: Nelson/Motueka to Awaroa via Totaranui
Board our comfortable Vista Cruise to travel the length of the golden Abel Tasman coast from Kaiteriteri north to Totaranui, relaxing on the viewing decks and enjoying refreshments from the cafe. From Totaranui, walk through mature native forest and along secluded beaches to the breathtaking expanse of Awaroa Inlet where you’ll reach Meadowbank Homestead – a faithful recreation of the Wilson family's original home on the ‘finest site in the bay’.
Day 2: Awaroa to Torrent Bay
Wake to breakfast overlooking Meadowbank’s gardens and the waters of Abel Tasman’s largest tidal estuary. Walk over a forested saddle to Onetahuti where your guide will settle you into your stable, double kayak with full instructions and safety briefing. You’ll then kayak through Tonga Island Marine Reserve and explore hidden inlets on the way to Torrent Bay.
Day 3: Torrent Bay to Kaiteriteri/Motueka/Nelson
Wake up to morning light on the golden sands of Torrent Bay and a hearty breakfast to set you up for paddling to Te Pukatea Bay and past the islands of the Astrolabe Roadstead to Kaiteriteri, where your driver will meet you for your return journey to Nelson.
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| 28 Feb - 30 Mar 21 | $1,609 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NOTE: Departs: From Nelson at 10:15am (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun), 7:15am (Wed) Returns: 5:30pm Moderate level of fitness required. |
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Includes: 2 nights accommodation in a lodge with twin/double rooms with en-suite, 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners, Kaiteriteri to Totaranui scenic cruise, luggage transfers, return transfers from Nelson.
5 Day / 4 Night Kayak & Walk
Discover the stunning Abel Tasman region on foot and kayak. Cruise between Kaiteriteri and Totaranui before walking through beech and rata forests. Then kayak through tranquil waters to secluded coves. Enjoy leisure time in Awaroa and Torrent Bay where you can discover historical sites or relax on an idyllic beach. Visit Cleopatra’s Pool and walk along Anchorage Beach to the historical Maori sites at Pitt Head.
Day 1: Nelson/Motueka to Awaroa via Totaranui
Board our comfortable Vista Cruise to travel the length of the golden Abel Tasman coast from Kaiteriteri north to Totaranui, relaxing on the viewing decks and enjoying refreshments from the cafe. From Totaranui, walk through mature native forest and along secluded beaches to the breathtaking expanse of Awaroa Inlet where you’ll reach Meadowbank Homestead – a faithful recreation of the Wilson family's original home on the ‘finest site in the bay’.
Day 2: Explore Awaroa
Relax over breakfast overlooking Meadowbank’s gardens and the beautiful waters of Abel Tasman’s largest tidal estuary. Your guide will help you create your perfect day whether you want to be active in Awaroa’s beautiful surrounds or just savour the comfort and tranquillity of Meadowbank.
Day 3: Awaroa to Torrent Bay
Wake to breakfast overlooking Meadowbank’s gardens and the waters of Abel Tasman’s largest tidal estuary. Walk over a forested saddle to Onetahuti where your guide will settle you into your stable, double kayak with full instructions and safety briefing. You’ll then kayak through Tonga Island Marine Reserve and explore hidden inlets on the way to Torrent Bay.
Day 4: Explore Torrent Bay
Your guide will happily help you choose what to do today, whether you want to head off on adventures or just relax at the beachfront lodge.
Day 5: Torrent Bay to Kaiteriteri/Motueka/Nelson
Wake up to morning light on the golden sands of Torrent Bay and a hearty breakfast to set you up for paddling to Te Pukatea Bay and past the islands of the Astrolabe Roadstead to Kaiteriteri, where your driver will meet you for your return journey to Nelson.
Day 1: Nelson/Motueka to Awaroa via Totaranui
Board our comfortable Vista Cruise to travel the length of the golden Abel Tasman coast from Kaiteriteri north to Totaranui, relaxing on the viewing decks and enjoying refreshments from the cafe. From Totaranui, walk through mature native forest and along secluded beaches to the breathtaking expanse of Awaroa Inlet where you’ll reach Meadowbank Homestead – a faithful recreation of the Wilson family's original home on the ‘finest site in the bay’.
Day 2: Explore Awaroa
Relax over breakfast overlooking Meadowbank’s gardens and the beautiful waters of Abel Tasman’s largest tidal estuary. Your guide will help you create your perfect day whether you want to be active in Awaroa’s beautiful surrounds or just savour the comfort and tranquillity of Meadowbank.
Day 3: Awaroa to Torrent Bay
Wake to breakfast overlooking Meadowbank’s gardens and the waters of Abel Tasman’s largest tidal estuary. Walk over a forested saddle to Onetahuti where your guide will settle you into your stable, double kayak with full instructions and safety briefing. You’ll then kayak through Tonga Island Marine Reserve and explore hidden inlets on the way to Torrent Bay.
Day 4: Explore Torrent Bay
Your guide will happily help you choose what to do today, whether you want to head off on adventures or just relax at the beachfront lodge.
Day 5: Torrent Bay to Kaiteriteri/Motueka/Nelson
Wake up to morning light on the golden sands of Torrent Bay and a hearty breakfast to set you up for paddling to Te Pukatea Bay and past the islands of the Astrolabe Roadstead to Kaiteriteri, where your driver will meet you for your return journey to Nelson.
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| 28 Feb - 31 Mar 21 | $2,565 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NOTE: Departs: From Nelson at 10:15am (Tue & Fri excluding 23 Dec to 20 Jan & all of February) Returns: 5:30pm Moderate level of fitness required. |
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Includes: 4 nights accommodation in a lodge with twin/double rooms with en-suite, 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners, Kaiteriteri to Totaranui scenic cruise, luggage transfers, return transfers from Nelson.
Cycling Tours
5 Day / 4 Night Total Trail Luxury Experience
This independent cycle adventure is a 5 day/4 night tour on the Otago Central Railtrail. Cycling 3.5 to 4.5 hours per day on a vehicle free trail with an easy gradient. Amazing scenery whilst riding over viaducts, through tunnels and encountering old historic hotels staying in twin/double share accommodation.
Day 1- Clyde to Alexandra: Cycle 8 or 16km
Day 2- Alexandra to Omakau: Cycle 28km
Day 3- Omakau to Wedderburn: Cycle 42km
Day 4- Wedderburn to Hyde: Cycle 43km
Day 5- Hyde to Middlemarch: Cycle 29km
Day 1- Clyde to Alexandra: Cycle 8 or 16km
Day 2- Alexandra to Omakau: Cycle 28km
Day 3- Omakau to Wedderburn: Cycle 42km
Day 4- Wedderburn to Hyde: Cycle 43km
Day 5- Hyde to Middlemarch: Cycle 29km
| Twin/Double Room (4 Nights) | Twin | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 28 Feb - 31 Mar 21 | $1,379 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NOTE: Departs: From Queenstown at 7:45am Returns: Dunedin or Queenstown, varies with transport option selected on day 5 |
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Includes: 4 nights accommodation and consists of hotels, farm stay and bed-and-breakfast accommodation. All accommodation will be on a twin share basis. 5 days bicycle hire, Naseby Curling Rick voucher, 4 breakfasts, one way transfer from Queenstown to Clyde, from Middlemarch, choice of Taieri Gorge Railway to Dunedin or coach transfer to Queenstown, baggage transfers for one bag (15 kilogram limit per person).
4 Day/3 Night Gastronomic Hawkes Bay Luxury Self-Guided Tour
A great short break to enjoy all that is delicious about beautiful Hawke's Bay!
Day 1 you will be met at Hawke’s Bay airport be transferred to The Crown Hotel, Ahuriri, Napier for your overnight stay.
Day 2 you cycle the Ahuriri Estuary with its protected birdlife and low-lying wetlands before arriving in the suburb of Taradale for your ‘Behind the Scenes’ tour at the acclaimed Church Rd Winery. You also have the opportunity to visit the Mission Estate, New Zealand’s oldest winery, which sets you up perfectly for an easy afternoon cycling the the stop-banks of the Tutaekuri River. Navigating your way around the Puketapu Loop, a favourite trail with locals and visitors alike, you then arrive at your overnight accommodation at Breckenridge Lodge. Tonight your cycling efforts will be rewarded with a 5 course degustation dinner!
Day 3 all the cycling is taken care of in the morning with a beautiful ride through orchard and farmland country, following the rivers of the Tutaekuri and Ngaruroro to the world acclaimed Ngatarawa Gimblett Gravels appellation. The afternoon is then all about the wine! Enjoy the ambience of the many Cellar Doors offering tastings before your late afternoon transfer to Greenhill Lodge or The Manse. A 4 course table d’hote dinner will be served tonight.
Day 4 your start your cycle in the stylish village of Havelock North before cycling through stunning orchard and vineyard country to the coast. The easy, scenic, route then continues through the East Clive Wetlands, a perfect place to quietly observe the many native birds that inhabit the area. On reaching the outskirts of Napier you follow the Norfolk Palm lined Marine Parade to the city centre, the ‘Art Deco Capital of the World’. Spend some time viewing the distinctive architectural style of the buildings before the final 5km cycle back to Ahuriri.
Day 1 you will be met at Hawke’s Bay airport be transferred to The Crown Hotel, Ahuriri, Napier for your overnight stay.
Day 2 you cycle the Ahuriri Estuary with its protected birdlife and low-lying wetlands before arriving in the suburb of Taradale for your ‘Behind the Scenes’ tour at the acclaimed Church Rd Winery. You also have the opportunity to visit the Mission Estate, New Zealand’s oldest winery, which sets you up perfectly for an easy afternoon cycling the the stop-banks of the Tutaekuri River. Navigating your way around the Puketapu Loop, a favourite trail with locals and visitors alike, you then arrive at your overnight accommodation at Breckenridge Lodge. Tonight your cycling efforts will be rewarded with a 5 course degustation dinner!
Day 3 all the cycling is taken care of in the morning with a beautiful ride through orchard and farmland country, following the rivers of the Tutaekuri and Ngaruroro to the world acclaimed Ngatarawa Gimblett Gravels appellation. The afternoon is then all about the wine! Enjoy the ambience of the many Cellar Doors offering tastings before your late afternoon transfer to Greenhill Lodge or The Manse. A 4 course table d’hote dinner will be served tonight.
Day 4 your start your cycle in the stylish village of Havelock North before cycling through stunning orchard and vineyard country to the coast. The easy, scenic, route then continues through the East Clive Wetlands, a perfect place to quietly observe the many native birds that inhabit the area. On reaching the outskirts of Napier you follow the Norfolk Palm lined Marine Parade to the city centre, the ‘Art Deco Capital of the World’. Spend some time viewing the distinctive architectural style of the buildings before the final 5km cycle back to Ahuriri.
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| 28 Feb - 31 Mar 21 | $2,995 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Includes: 3 Night’s accommodation , bag moving, private car transfers as specified in itinerary, 3 breakfasts, 2 gourmet dinners including pre-dinner drinks, back up as / when required, Airport transfers & bike hire including panniers, helmets & water bottles
Walking Tours
Tongariro Alpine Crossing- 1 Day ex Taupo
This is a Tongariro Alpine guided tour which takes you on a 19km trek of New Zealand’s best one-day walk. The track leads up to the saddle between Mt. Ngauruhoe and Mt. Tongariro. The landscape on Tongariro is peppered with different coloured and shaped craters that have been active at different periods, scoured volcanic rocks, mountain springs and brightly coloured emerald lakes.
| Premium Tongariro Crossing (1 Night) | Twin | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 28 Feb - 31 Mar 21 | $285 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NOTE: Summer 1 October – 30 April Meet at the Adrift Tongariro Base: 8:00am Return: 5:30pm Winter 1 May – 30 September Meet at the Adrift Tongariro Base: 7:00am Return: 5:30pm Return transfers are an additional service and cost over and above the tour booking and available |
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Includes: Guide/s, transport between the Adrift Tongariro base and the activity, lunch (vegetarian available on request at time of booking), crampons and ice axes if required for winter conditions, $40 of clothing and footwear hire (boots $20, clothing $10 per item).
PACKAGE TERMS & CONDITIONS: It is our policy to present the cost of our holidays inclusive of all airport and government charges. Please accept however that these charges are not within our control, therefore we reserve the right to pass on any increase. Travel agent professional service fees where charged, will be additional to the advertised prices. Closeout and blackout periods apply over school holidays and peak holiday periods & availability of seats & rooms is likely to be very limited over this time . Valid for sales to 31 Jan 2021. Valid for travel commenced and completed within the period 28 Feb 2021 to 31 Mar 2021 (unless otherwise specified).Based on land only tours, no pre/post tour accommodation or flights included
Moderate level of fitness required for all tours.
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