Ne w Z e a l an d Ul timate Incentives
2009 guide
Kia Ora.Welcome.
Imagine discovering destinations that inspire, motivate and reward. Our collection gives you access to contacts offering unique experiences in different regions – valid, exciting moments immersed in the creative, culinary and arts culture of a chosen destination. These are hands-on experiences designed to rejuvenate the mind, the body and the soul by taking part in inspirational creative or culinary activities. The bonus is the learning of new skills. New Zealand certainly has some of the most aweinspiring locations in the world and the most pleasurefilled activities from which to appreciate them – luxury living on-water, participating in a high country station cattle muster or kayaking through fiords. In a world where of many beautiful places, however, there is one feature that sets New Zealand apart from everywhere else. Your first introduction to Maori culture may be through an exclusive koru airport welcome to the land of the long white cloud, Aotearoa, New Zealand. You could spend time with an elder to gain a Maori perspective on the bi-cultural nature of New Zealand both historical and contemporary. You may care to make
music with a player of traditional Maori instruments or to learn the intricacies of traditional art forms including carving (whakairo), weaving (raranga), song (waiata), and dance (kanikani, including haka) with leading practitioners. Like many indigenous people, Maori have a special affinity with both land and sea. Throughout the unique and colourful history fishing was – and indeed still is - an important task as a food source. Today’s authentic experiences can include being taken to collect shellfish from the shore and cooking the harvest with indigenous herbs for a splendid lunch. The more adventurous could explore the waters on a kayak fishing trip or, in a world first, kite fishing from the rugged black sands of the wild west coast of Auckland. Nature-based activities can include dolphin and whale watching, guided bush-walking, bird-watching or astronomy. Secluded islands and river waterways around the Auckland region can be explored in the luxury of a catamaran or riverboat. Or, further south, immerse your senses in the magnificence of the world heritage Doubtful Sound on a private expedition vessel. Exclusive -use accommodation options range from
private lodges, historic homestead or a vineyard retreat. Transport options include customised helicopter excursions, luxury on water experiences and 4WD private guided charters to explore genuine New Zealand. Your activities can include heli-golfing, game-fishing or heli-skiing. In one exclusive location there are typical New Zealand activities such as stock-handling, horse riding, sheep shearing and sheep dog mustering.You may never want to return to the city again. New Zealand is both rural and urban. High class culinary experiences can include foraging for wild herbs and indigenous plants to use in contemporary fare. The piece de resistance, then, is surely enjoying personal cooking tuition by a master chef in a winery or an olive grove setting. All products are available for exclusive use and have a common thread - delivering on the promise of New Zealand as the ultimate destination.
Maureen Brennan CEO Incentive Connect International
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Destination NEW ZEALAND
NEW ZEALAND REGION
AUCKLAND REGION
ROTORUA
Navigator 09 Remote NZ Journeys 31
Gamesail 06/07 Time Unlimited 08 Bethells Beach 10 Bracu 11 Museum 12 Discovery 1 13 Umoya Lodge 14
Heli Pro Clearwater
MARLBOROUGH
CHRISTCHURCH
CANTERBURY
FIORDLAND
OTAGO
Old St Mary’s Convent 22/23 Windhawk 24 Huntfish 25 Herzog 26
Heli Pro AutoMotion
HuntFish 30
Southern Lakes Heli 32/33 Dock Bay Lodge 34 Fiordland Expeditions 35
Dome Hills Station 36
NORTH ISLAND
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Auckland region
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TAUPO
WELLINGTON
Heli Pro 18 Acacia Cliffs Lodge 19
Heli Pro 20 Boomrock 21
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SOUTH ISLAND
Christchurch
Rotorua
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Taupo Wellington
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Marlborough
Otago region
Destination AUCKLAND REGION
Gamesail NZ
P: +64 7 843 2000 E: christine@gamesail.co.nz www.gamesail.co.nz
Luxury Deep Sea Adventure
Gamesail New Zealand offer exclusive use sailing experiences for the comfort seeker and adrenaline seeker alike, aboard their luxury 60 foot yacht Te Ngakau A Kupe. As a motorsailer and catamaran Kupe is fully crewed and can accommodate up to six guests in three double cabins each with ensuite. The large fishing platform at the stern allows you plenty of space to play and tag your trophy fish and there is a walk in sports room and walk in wet locker for your convenience. There are six full sets of Dive gear, an underwater scooter and compressor on board and a qualified Dive Master.
WHAT MAKES IT EXCLUSIVE Plan your own exclusive adventure. Take a private charter of Kupe to explore Great Barrier Island in the Hauraki Gulf off Auckland. This island paradise offers wonderful snorkeling, deserted beaches and anchorages, beautiful scenery and abundant seafood.
Gamesailing allows you to choose your style of on-water experience. Whether it’s the excitement of sport-fishing, the serenity of sailing, the joy of dolphin watching, the beauty of under water exploration, or simply soaking up the sun on a deserted beach. 7
Destination AUCKLAND
Destination NEW ZEALAND
TIME Unlimited
Navigator Tours
P: +64 9 446 6677
P: +64 817 1191
E: info@newzealandtours.travel
E: john@navigatortours.co.nz
www.newzealandtours.travel
www.navigatortours.co.nz
Indigenous Fishing Experiences
The spectacular water environment of Auckland provides the backdrop to all our exclusive Kite Fishing and Kayak Fishing journeys. During our world-first kite fishing tour we use kites to take our baited hooks up to 1.5 km offshore to catch fish! It is not only a fun filled activity, we have designed it to ensure that we support sustainable fishing. Our kayak fishing experience combines kayaking, fishing and a private sightseeing tour in our luxury 4WD vehicle for an amazing and unique experience on the way to some of the great beaches within the Auckland region. Once we arrive at the beach, you will experience the thrill aboard your own customised fishing waka.
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WHAT MAKES IT EXCLUSIVE We give our guests an authentic experience so they can understand, appreciate and enjoy what is distinct about our amazing fishing tours and our unique indigenous culture. Guided expertly to ensure wellbeing and safety.
Authentic Maori Experiences
We offer a range of Maori experiences to provide private and exclusive New Zealand enrichment encounters that represent the indigenous view of “Nature, Culture, People and Place” in our AotearoaNew Zealand. Enjoy a private tour where we show you some of the stunning sights that Auckland and its outlying areas have to offer, then participate in a Marae time weekend experience of the Auckland region. This experience offers an authentic introduction to Maori culture and heritage in a living Marae (Maori meeting place) setting. There are no actors or stage props involved in this tour and all Manuhiri (visitors) will have the opportunity to become a part of our living culture.
WHAT MAKES IT EXCLUSIVE Our elite experiences are based on unprecedented access to the indigenous Maori people and places and can be done in conjunction with our Take A Guide program, self drive FIT, or for a small group.
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Destination AUCKLAND region
Bethells Beach Cottages
Bracu
P: +64 9 810 9581
P: +64 9 236 1030
E: info@bethellsbeach.com
E: reservations@bracu.co.nz
www.bethellsbeach.com
www.bracu.co.nz
Relax Rewind Rejuvenate
Located above the stunning black sands of Bethells Beach, is a sanctuary to rejuvenate your mind, body and soul - Bethells Beach Cottages. Spectacular sunsets and sea views lead nature to your door and Bethells Beach Cottages provide an exceptional New Zealand experience destined to be remembered. Surrounded by mountains and the Tasman Sea and sheltered from the wind by spectacular 200 year-old Pohutukawa trees, our two self contained cottages and sunny apartment are set amongst lush gardens. Bethells Beach has been voted one of the Top 10 beaches in the World and is an ideal for spot for surfing, surf casting and rock fishing. The nearby Te Henga-Goldie Bush Walkway has been recognised as one of New Zealand’s top 12 walking tracks and follows the coastline from Muriwai to Bethells Beach.
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Destination AUCKLAND region
OUR EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE Personalised Retreats. Plan your own rejuvenation activities based on your needs with the loving guidance of our highly skilled therapists and practitioners. Our leading edge team will create the ideal health and wellness experience for you.
A Dining Destination
Set amongst 40,000 olive trees on the Simunovich Olive Estate Olive Estate, just 40 minutes from Auckland City, sits Bracu, a dining destination that ignites the senses,captivates the palate and replenishes the soul. You may choose to be seated on the all weather verandah overlooking the olive grove, in the elegant dining room, the private wine library or you may select to dine at the table in the kitchen to witness Bracu’s Chef de Cuisine, and his team work their magic. Many restaurants claim to offer extraordinary experiences … at Bracu, they truly deliver.
OUR EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE For those who desire only the finest things in life, we know you will admire the privacy and prestige of the Rare Wine Library, laden with more than 2500 bottles from New Zealand and around the globe.
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Destination AUCKLAND CITY
Destination AUCKLAND REGION
Auckland Museum
Discovery 1
P: +64 9 302 9769 E: awright@aucklandmuseum.com www.aucklandmuseum.com
P: +64 9 357 6105
Treasures of Aotearoa
E: sales@discoveryhouseboats.com www.discoveryhouseboats.com
Just a few minutes from the CBD, in the heart of the city’s most popular park (the Domain) hovering high above the city the Museum enjoys spectacular harbour and city views. Auckland Museum combines an elegant backdrop for events with the opportunity to discover what makes New Zealand unique. As home to the largest and most valuable Maori collection in the world and the only Auckland venue providing daily Maori cultural performances; for those with only a short time in New Zealand Auckland Museum is your No.1 must see cultural experience.
OUR EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE An event/dinner venue with many options, choose from the grandeur of the neo classical marble foyer, intimate themed gallery spaces or the spectacular purpose built rooftop events centre.
Luxury riverboat cruising
Be among the first in New Zealand to experience a new era in riverboat cruising along one of New Zealand’s forgotten waterways, the Waikato River. Enjoy state of the art cruising technology with superb cuisine and on board comforts to accompany an array of historic, cultural, recreational and rejuvenating experiences along the rivers course. With eight charming country golf courses flanking the Waikato River, a day spa, fishing excursions and traditional Maori and historic sites, your riverboat cruising experience aboard the new Discovery 1 is unparalleled in New Zealand.
EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE New Zealand’s first luxury riverboat cruise is located 40 minutes from the Auckland CBD and offers fully skippered and catered excursions or a self skipper and catering option.
Accommodation comprises six luxury suites with excellent cuisine and riverside excursions making for a memorable and unparalleled experience.
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Destination AUCKLAND REGION
Umoya Lodge
Heli Pro
P: relax@umoyalodge.co.nz
P: +64 7 357 2512
E: +64 9 232 7636
E: Rotorua@helipro.co.nz
www.umoyalodge.co.nz
www.helipro.co.nz
Luxurious Escapism
This remote and idyllic luxury lodge draws its name from the Zulu word umoja, meaning soul, spirit and breath. True to its name, this is a place of absolute tranquility, breathtaking scenery and luxurious escapism. Surrounded by 35 acres of native bush, the Lodge’s spectacular elevated position affords both stunning sea views to the Coromandel and Pacific Ocean as well as across rustic New Zealand farmland as far as the eye can see. Whether you’re seeking an intimate and romantic escape for two, a retreat for pure relaxation and rest or a chance to enjoy some of new Zealand’s true country pursuits, Umoya Lodge offers something for everyone.
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Destination ROTORUA
WHAT MAKES IT EXCLUSIVE Relax and unwind with a massage and aromatherapy session. Enjoy a champagne picnic as you discover the New Zealand bush and birdlife. Indulge in superb New Zealand food and wines.
Geothermal Exploring
Whether experiencing the thrill of a helicopter flight for the first time, linking activities or even trekking through the crater of an active Volcano HELiPRO offer a huge variety of rewarding experiences. From the first simple taste of a short flight through to the sophistication of a champagne experience in remote and unusual locations. Land and walk on the awe inspiring summit of iconic Mount Tarawera or even consider combining this experience with walking on the crater floor of an active island volcano White Island. HELiPRO offer this region’s most exclusive, unique and memorable helicopter experiences.
WHAT MAKES IT EXCLUSIVE Our options are limited only by your imagination. We specialize in tailoring tours to suit our clients needs. These can include, Mount Tarawera Helibiking, lodge heli lunches, Hawke’s Bay wine tours, wilderness fly fishing options and inter lodge transfers.
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Destination ROTORUA
Clearwater Cruises
P: +64 7 362 8590 E: cruise@clearwater.co.nz www.clearwater.co.nz
Relive The Journey
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The Pink and White Terraces were once regarded as the Eighth Wonder of the World before being violently destroyed in the eruption of Mt Tarawera in 1886. Experience a personalized full day guided tour hosted by direct Maori descendants of the area. Visit the excavated sites and artefacts at the Buried Village and hear stories of the pre-eruption personalities. Retrace the course of 19th century whaleboats across Lake Tarawera past destroyed Maori Villages. Walk through regenerated native forest to the black waters of Lake Rotomahana.View the world’s largest hot spring and backdrops of steaming volcanic cliffs. Admire the views of Pohutu Geyser at Whakarewarewa living thermal village. Discover the traditions, customs and unique way of life. “The absolute real Rotorua Experience”
OUR EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE Enjoy an exceptional on-water lake experience as part of your journey to the Lost Terraces. Hear personalized stories and discover a fascinating history from a local Maori perspective. Become truly immersed in your surroundings.
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Destination TAUPO
Destination TAUPO
HeliPro
Acacia Cliffs Lodge
P: +64 7 377 8805
P: +64 7 378 1551
E: taupo@helipro.co.nz
E: info@acaciacliffslodge.co.nz
www.helipro.co.nz
www.acaciacliffslodge.co.nz
Taupo is surrounded by some of the Central North Islands most beautiful and dramatic scenery – including the great lake, volcanoes of the World Heritage Tongariro National Park, native forest parks and crystal clear rivers. From this area HELiPRO offer many exciting incentive adventures that can be tailored to suit. Try our ‘heli / golf / vineyard combo’ - fly from Taupo across the panoramic Kaimanawa mountain range, down the Mohaka River in to Hawke’s Bay. Play golf at the stunning seaside ‘Cape Kidnappers’ course, followed by lunch with a tasting of superior NZ wines at one of Hawke’s Bays world renowned vineyard / restaurants.
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What makes it Exclusive A day to remember is to fly from Taupo around the Northern shores of our great lake to Waitomo Caves. We also offer guided wilderness fly fishing, heli /launch combos and flight seeing from the Taupo region.
Spectacular Location Stylish Retreat
Relax, reward or revive in simply stunning surroundings. Architecturally designed, Acacia Cliffs Lodge perches high on a ridge commanding panoramic views of Lake Taupo, the mountains and the lights of Taupo twinkling at night- simply spectacular! The lodge is the perfect venue for a weekend escape, romantic honeymoon, corporate retreat or executive incentive. The cuisine is superb, the location unique and personal service and attention to detail is assured. The lodge accommodates eight guests in four luxury suites designed to take advantage of the stunning location. Each has its own private deck, modern ensuite and luxurious amenities…you may never want to leave!
WHAT MAKES IT EXCLUSIVE This boutique lodge offers sole use of the venue and corporate hospitality or exclusive experiences packages can be arranged. Your hosts enjoy offering kiwi hospitality, contemporary cuisine and relaxed personal service and have strong connections to the Taupo region.
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Destination WELLINGTON
Destination WELLINGTON
Helipro
Boomrock
P: +64 4 472 1550
P: +64 4 478 9587
E: wellington@helipro.co.nz
E: functions@boomrock.co.nz
www.helipro.co.nz
www.boomrock.co.nz
Exhilarating flights
Arrive by Helipro to Boomrock and be welcomed with a glass of champagne and exceptional views. We provide services from the downtown waterfront helipad on Queens Wharf. Take our convoy of helicopters for an action adventure and scenic experience that you certainly won’t forget. Our extreme helicopter rides are a totally unique experience. Take an exhilarating flight above Boomrock before a heart stopping dive over the 250 metre cliff with the sea below. There is no better way to end your Boomrock experience than with an extreme helicopter ride back to Wellington where you will finally be able to catch your breath and steady your knees.
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OUR EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE Tip yourself over the edge of Boomrock’s 250m cliff. An instructor will explain in simple language how to manoeuvre the chopper and in a matter of minutes the controls will be handed over to you.
Extreme experiences, exclusive location
Boomrock is only minutes from Wellington by scenic helicopter, 30 minutes by road and no more than one hour’s commercial flight from anywhere in New Zealand.
Boomrock has the most extreme golf holes to be found in the Southern Hemisphere, claybird shooting aerobatic Pitt Special displays and even the chance to fly your own chopper.
Boomrock Lodge is perched on a cliff 250 metres above sea level and has sweeping views across the Cook Strait to the South Island. Positioned on 3200 acres of privately owned land, with 8kms of untouched coastline, Boomrock is exclusively yours. A variety of challenges and thrilling experiences are available including a private car-testing circuit offering the Mercedes-Benz driver experience, rally car racing and a 4WD all terrain park.
Stock-handling, horse riding, sheep shearing & sheep dog mustering demonstrations situated in one exclusive location. The comfort of the lodge will allow you to soak up the ambience whilst enjoying breathtaking views sumptuous cuisine and the finest of New Zealand wine. Relaxed surroundings in an extreme location.
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Destination MARLBOROUGH
Old St Mary’s Convent
P: +64 3 570 5700 E: retreat@convent.co.nz www.convent.co.nz
Exclusive vineyard estate
Old Saint Mary’s Convent is situated on an estate of 60 acres and surrounded on all sides by the vineyards and olive groves Marlborough is famous for. Spring Creek, with its abundant bird life and trout, meanders lazily through the property. It is here, beneath Marlborough’s azure sky, that one may spend a pleasant afternoon sipping local vintages and sampling the provincial gourmet fare.
Relax or make use of the bicycles for your vineyard tour. We have an outdoor swimming pool, petanque court and croquet area for activities.
Contact us at retreat@convent.co.nz or at Rapaura Road, RD3, Blenheim, Marlborough.
Each of the five rooms has spectacular views of the surrounding hills, vineyards and/or gardens. The library, with its ornate Kauri fireplace and separate billiards room, is for the exclusive use of guests.
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Destination MARLBOROUGH
Windhawk Helicopters
HuntFish
P: + 64 3 572 9132
P: +64 3 303 9140
E: heli@clear.net.nz
E: tony@huntfish.co.nz
www.windhawkhelicopters.com
www.huntfish.co.nz
Professional flight services
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Destination MARLBOROUGH
Windhawk Helicopters offers professional flight services within the Marlborough region. After picking you up from your accommodation you can embark on a scenic flight and experience Marlborough’s rugged beauty and wilderness from a whole new perspective.
OUR EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE Helicopter adventures, VIP charter, scenic flights & transfers to wineries, flyfish for wild brown trout or enjoy an exquisite heli picnic.
Guided experience
HuntFish guides have over 150 years experience between them. Each adventure is totally designed around your individual requirements with the added bonus of unforgettable scenery and adventure in the New Zealand wilderness. Take advantage of our guides’ skills and knowledge to hunt all game, all year round, South Island wide. Stalk wild brown trout in crystal-clear lakes and rivers or access private properties for wildlife and scenic photography, take ‘off the beaten track’ guided walks or simply sit back and relax as Marlborough’s spectacular wilderness is revealed.
OUR EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE Specialising in small groups of up to three people (maximum of two per guide) HuntFish provides the ultimate in personal service. With genuine kiwi hospitality we invite you to come as our guest and leave as a friend.
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Destination MARLBOROUGH
Herzog Estate
Heli Pro
P: +64 3 572 8770
P: +64 3 359 0470
E: info@herzog.co.nz
E: Christchurch@helipro.co.nz
www.herzog.co.nz
www.helipro.co.nz
Winery & luxury restaurant
Hans and Therese Herzog moved their renowned winery and prestigious Michelin star rated restaurant from Switzerland into the heart of Marlborough’s vineyards. It has become one of New Zealand’s most acclaimed Boutique Wineries famous for its elegant and traditional handcrafted wines and New Zealand’s best destination-dining restaurant. ‘Cuisine Magazine, May 2007’ Herzog Estate offers complete luxury and seclusion. You can indulge in lunch, dinner, Winery and Vineyard tours, tutored tastings or Cooking Master Classes with a cast of chefs from Michelin star rated restaurants in Europe. The stylish colonial style buildings are surrounded by wonderful Mediterranean gardens and Herzog’s famous single estate vineyard.
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Destination CHRISTCHURCH
OUR EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE This is the ultimate “behind the scenes” experience for a total insight into the live kitchen world! Join Michelin star practised chefs, observe a working kitchen, witness the first orders going out.
Inspiring destinations unforgettable experiences
HELiPRO offers amazing adventures from their Christchurch base.
OUR EXCLUSIVE
Our Heli / Whale tour is a completely unique experience. Enjoy a fantastic scenic flight up the South Island’s East Coast, with views of the rugged Pacific Ocean coastline to the east and the Southern Alps to the west. Arriving in Kaikoura after approximately 45 minutes of flight time, you will then board a Whale Watch helicopter. During the flight back to Christchurch we can arrange a picnic stop on a beach or riverbank or at one of Waipara’s fantastic wineries. An optional detour on the way home is the thermal resort of Hanmer Springs.
Heli / Jet combination, with the thrill of an amazing scenic flight over the Canterbury plains and through the stunning Waimakariri Gorge before landing to embark on an adrenaline packed 30 minute Jet Boat experience.
EXPERIENCE
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Destination CHRISTCHURCH
AutoMotion
P: +64 3 338 1925 E: russellcraig@xtra.co.nz www.automotion.co.nz
Ultimate race experience
Located at Ruapuna International Raceway with the stunning Southern Alps as a backdrop. This is the ultimate adrenaline test. On your first day you receive individual tutoring from an instructor who rides with you in a two seater to teach you the line and technique. Then back to base to have a racing seat molded to your body and the controls tailored for you by ex Formula 1 mechanics.
OUR EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE Your ’ultimate experience’ will be captured by a professional photographer and a DVD of your experience is yours to keep.
Take a break and return for your exclusive Formula driving experience. Just you and the clock... Drive the test car for NZ’s Fastest Racing Series. Enjoy the elation of mastering a modern Formula car supported by a professional race team with all the appropriate safety gear
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Destination CANTERBURY
Destination NEW ZEALAND
HuntFish Homestead
Remote NZ Journeys
P: +64 3 303 9140
P: +64 7 864 8731
E: tony@huntfish.co.nz
E: info@remotenzjourneys.co.nz
www.huntfish.co.nz
www.remotenzjourneys.co.nz
High Country Adventure
Historic Clent Hills Station homestead sets the scene for our Canterbury high country adventure base, a haven amidst spectacular alpine scenery. With a backdrop of mountains harbouring tahr, chamois and red stag, renowned scenic fishing lakes and rivers within minutes of the homestead, and a serene, mesmerising view with an immediate relaxing effect, our guests enjoy the perfect location. In a world of its own yet within an easy drive from Christchurch, the homestead exudes a warm, welcoming atmosphere. A range of activities and personalised adventures are offered including wilderness hunts, 4WD/picnic tours, horse-trekking, heli-skiing, kayaking and multi-location fishing with our expert local guides.
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OUR EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE With a maximum of 2 guests per guide and a reputation for the ultimate in personal service, we invite you to come as our guest and leave as a friend.
Exclusive Inspiring Adventures
Remote NZ Journeys offer exclusive fully guided, self drive experiences that will excite and inspire the adventurer within. Available in both the North and South Islands, their custom designed itineraries allow for relaxation, flexibility and leisure time as you journey through some of New Zealand‘s most diverse and awe inspiring regions. These journeys cater for the discerning traveller who wants a distinctive, exciting adventure itinerary but still requires the comfort of luxury accommodation, fine food and wine at the end of each day.
OUR EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE Custom designed to offer an awe inspiring adventure that takes you through pure environments that can offer remote wilderness, volcanic activities and Fiordland experiences away from the commercial tourist areas.
Our highly experienced and professional guides will lead you on custom designed tours that will provide the ultimate in eco therapy experiences. You will be driving the latest model 4WD, as you venture into remote areas that provide the perfect 100% pure adventure escape. 31
Destination Fiordland
Southern Lakes Helicopters
P: +64 3 249 7167 E: info@southernlakeshelicopters.co.nz www.southernlakeshelicopters.co.nz
Discover hidden wonders
Based in Te Anau at the doorstep of the breathtaking World Heritage Fiordland National Park, Southern Lakes Helicopters provide an extensive range of professional helicopter services including scenic flights into Dusky, Doubtful & Milford sounds and throughout Fiordland, or private charter for those with a specific flight in mind. Also heli-trekking, media support, heli-skiing, backcountry hunting & fishing expeditions, we do it all. Our modern fleet of helicopters teamed with experienced and well-known “Fiordland based� pilots who provide you with an interesting commentary of the area during your flight, combined with unforgettable scenery, will deliver you an experience that will be the highlight of your holiday.
OUR EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE Southern Lakes Helicopters welcomes you to Fiordland. From bush covered mountain slopes, alpine lakes, waterfalls, hanging valleys and snowclad mountaintops we provide a magic experience.
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Destination Fiordland
Destination Fiordland
Dock Bay Lodge
Fiordland Expeditions
P: +64 3 249 7709
P: + 64 3 249 9005
E: dawn@dockbaylodge.co.nz
E: info@fiordlandexpeditions.co.nz
www.dockbaylodge.co.nz
www.fiordlandexpeditions.com
Luxury in a stunning location
Dock Bay Lodge, Te Anau is a luxury lodge purpose built for the discerning traveller and is in a stunning location, set on 12 acres with magnificent views of Lake Te Anau and the National Park Mountains towards Milford Sound. The five suites all have private balconies with unobstructed views over the golf course. Activities on site include a well equipped gym with sauna and spa pool. Relax with a massage or get active on a mountain bike and enjoy the fresh air. In true southern hospitality there is a BBQ available for guest use or head off to a nearby restaurant set on a 100 acre deer farm where we can arrange a private cooking experience.
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OUR EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE All suites overlook the golf course and complimentary golf clubs are available.
World Heritage experience
When you step into Fiordland it’s like stepping into a completely new world yet untouched by man. You will be amazed at the splendour of this isolated wonderland. With mountains rising to thousands of feet from the seafloor, disappearing into each other... speechlessness is an effect many experience.
OUR EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE Private charter on Doubtful Sound or an extended charter through other fiords to explore this World Heritage wonderland.
Exploring Fiordland on the M.V. Tutoko is definitely a great way to get up close and really explore how mother nature created this paradise. Activities range from fishing, scuba diving, kayaking, bushwalking to exploring historic sites. Deer hunting is also available. Fiordland Expeditions memories that last a lifetime! Give us a call on + 64 3 249 9005.
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Destination OTAGO
Dome Hills Station
P: +64 3 431 2585 E: escape@domehills.co.nz www.domehills.co.nz
High Country Experience
Dome Hills Station is a 7,600 hectares high country sheep and cattle station in the Kakanui Mountains that lie between North and Central Otago. The Lodge offers guests a unique high country experience among magnificent scenery, fresh air and space, with the opportunity to explore the rivers and hills on foot, mountain bike or horseback, and be part of a working station. The property is easily accessible by road, only 45 minutes drive from Oamaru and there is a helicopter pad for those wishing to arrive via air. Mountain biking, hiking, secluded picnic and fishing spots, back hut excursions, horse riding and hunting are possible activities on the Station.
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WHAT MAKES IT EXCLUSIVE Guests have a unique opportunity to be involved in farm activities, joining in a sheep or cattle muster, watch shepherds and their dogs at work and being able to watch the sheep being shorn, weather and farming schedule permitting.