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West Coast Scenic Waterways

Enjoy freedom kayaking or a cruise aboard the Eco Adventurer. Capture the picturesque beauty of the Mahinapua waterways along the original route used by pioneers, gold diggers and early explorers. Experience majestic views of Mt.Cook and the Southern Alps and outstanding West Coast flora, fauna and native rain forests.

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West Coast Packrafting

With packrafting tours departing from the Hokitika Gorge Walk and packrafting down the Hokitika Gorge itself, this is truly a once in a lifetime experience.

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Wanaka River Journeys Jet Boat

Carved by glaciers and framed by soaring peaks, the Matukituki River offers more than just jaw-dropping views – it’s the perfect stage for high-speed jet boating thrills.

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Waiatoto River Safari

Whether you’re travelling alone or in a group, Waiatoto River Safari offers a Haast jet boat tour to remember. Best of all, it’s an activity everyone can enjoy. On offer is nature tours, not thrill rides, so there will be no donuts or hair-raising moments, just stunning scenery and unforgettable views.

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TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu Queenstown

The RealNZ TSS Earnslaw Lake Cruise offers a timeless journey across Queenstown’s Lake Wakatipu aboard the century-old coal-fired steamship.

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Rosco’s Milford Kayaks

Rosco pioneered sea kayaking in Milford Sound 31 years ago, making them the longest established owner-operated kayaking company in New Zealand! Rosco’s has the experience and knowledge you can count on and is the only operator offering the longer kayak tours in Milford Sound.

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R&R Kayaks

R&R Kayaks is a genuine small family owned and operated sea kayaking company in the Abel Tasman National Park offering half day – multi day guided tours and kayak rentals. R&R Kayaks is located in Marahau, the gateway to the famous Abel Tasman.

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Pure Milford

Pure Milford offers an immersive journey into the heart of Piopiotahi / Milford Sound, showcasing its majestic cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and abundant wildlife.

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Piopiotahi (Milford Sound) Cruises

RealNZ Piopiotahi Milford Sound Cruise takes you into the heart of New Zealand’s most iconic fiord, where soaring peaks, cascading waterfalls, and sheer cliffs create a landscape unlike anywhere else on earth.

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Patea Doubtful Sound Cruise RealNZ

The RealNZ Pātea Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise is an unforgettable journey deep into one of Fiordland’s most remote and spectacular landscapes.

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Packraft Wanaka

Ready for something truly unforgettable? Come paddle one of New Zealand’s most breathtaking alpine rivers in our super fun, stable packrafts – perfect for beginners and adventurers alike!

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Okarito Kayaks

Okarito Kayaks is locally owned and offers expert, intimate and nature focused guided kayak trips, as well as rental of kayaks to explore independently, on Ōkārito Lagoon, New Zealand’s largest unmodified coastal wetland with ample birdlife.

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Okarito Eco Boat Tours

Immerse yourself in the unique diversity of New Zealand’s largest wetland with our most popular trip, the Okarito Eco Tour. This intimate, small group tour takes you on an unforgettable journey aboard the Explorer Douglas which was custom built for the lagoon.

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K-Jet Queenstown

Only KJet takes you on 45km of unforgettable thrills, 360 degree spins, and travel across three waterways at insane speeds of up to 95kph in the fastest and meanest Jet boat in town.

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Jackson Bay Charters

Jackson Bay Charters is your gateway to unforgettable fishing adventures on the stunning West Coast of New Zealand.

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Franz Wilderness Tours Boat/ Fishing Charter

Discover Lake Mapourika the scenic gem of the West Coast. Boat/ Fishing Tours depart at the iconic Jetty Bay, only 5 minutes from Franz Josef Glacier.

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Franz Wilderness Tours – Kayaks

Journey further in Franz Josef Glacier on one of these top-rated kayak tour adventures. Lake Mapourika’s calm water is located in an UNESCO World Heritage site, making it one of New Zealand’s finest kayaking destinations. Free photographs are included with each kayak tour.

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Dolphin Encounter

Dolphin Encounter in Kaikoura is the only dolphin swimming company with wild dusky dolphins, operating for over 30 years. Kaikōura is one of the best places in the world to encounter dolphins in their natural environment.

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Cruisy Kayak Hokitika

Cruisy Kayak Hokitika offers an easy paddle through a peaceful West Coast landscape, where clear water and green paddocks set the tone for a relaxed outdoor escape.

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Cruise Milford

The team at Cruise Milford guarantee an uncrowded and much more personal experience by limiting passenger numbers on board all cruise departures to 50% of the boat’s capacity.

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Buller Canyon Jet Boat

Your 40 minute trip will take you between pink granite rocks, through beautiful native forest to explore quiet creeks, swimming with trout before spinning round and heading upstream to the spectacular white water of the Ariki Falls.

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Black Cat Cruises

Join Black Cat Cruises to discover Akaroa’s wildlife from the water, swim with Hector’s dolphins and learn about conservation efforts on an intimate once in a lifetime wildlife experience.

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Albatross Encounter

A short boat ride and you’re in an entirely new world, where you’ll discover a large variety of pelagic birds including albatross, shearwaters, petrels, penguins, gannets, skuas, terns and more.

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Abel Tasman Sea Shuttle

Abel Tasman Sea Shuttles are here to provide scenic cruises and water taxis. Join us on catamarans – traveling the blue waters, alongside golden beaches of Abel Tasman.

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