Commercial operators: Boating
Introduction
Find businesses who can help you enjoy boating in areas managed by DOC.Northland region
R Tucker Thompson Sail Training Trust
Short guided walks in the Bay of Islands as part of tall ship sailing trips.
Places: Cape Brett and Whangamumu area; Moturua Island Scenic Reserve; Moturua Island Track; Urupukapuka Island Recreation Reserve; Whangamumu Track
Activities: Boating
Services: Guided activities and tours
Whale & Dolphin Safari
Guided boat trips to swim with/snorkel and view dolphins in the Bay of Islands.
Activities: Boating
Services: Guided activities and tours
Auckland region
Fullers Group
Regular ferry service to Rangitoto Island and guided tours of the island.
Places: Rangitoto Island; Rangitoto Island longer walks; Rangitoto Island shorter walks; Rangitoto Summit Track
Activities: Boating
Services: Transport; Guided activities and tours
Coromandel region
Ocean Leopard Tours Limited
Vessel based viewing of marine mammals from Whitianga to Hot Water Beach.
www.oceanleopardtours.co.nz
Activities: Boating
Services: Guided activities and tours
Hahei Explorer
Boat tour of the marine reserve at Cathedral Cove.
Activities: Boating
Services: Guided activities and tours
Bay of Plenty region
Hiking New Zealand
Hikes, tours and adventures to suit all people and fitness levels.
Places: Ahuriri Conservation Park; Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park; Arthur's Pass National Park; Banks Peninsula area; Cave Stream Scenic Reserve; Craigieburn Forest Park; Craigieburn Forest Park tramping tracks; Glencoe Walk; Kura Tawhiti Conservation Area; Lake Sumner Forest Park; Mueller Hut Route; Oxford Forest Conservation Area; Ruataniwha Conservation Park; St James Conservation Area; St James Walkway; Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park
Activities: Boating; Kayaking and canoeing; Mountain biking; Rafting; Skiing and ski touring; Walking and tramping
Services: Guided activities and tours
Ngāti Awa Tourism Ltd
Guided dolphin and whale viewing off the Whakatane coast.
Places: Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve
Activities: Boating
Services: Guided activities and tours
Dolphin Blue
Day trips and charters to view whales, dolphins and seals, and swimming with dolphins outside Tauranga Harbour.
Activities: Boating
Services: Guided activities and tours
Dolphin Seafaris
Boat trips to view whales and dolphins, and to swim with dolphins at Tauranga.
Activities: Boating
Services: Guided activities and tours
River Rats Raft and Kayak
Guided walks, camping, kayaking, white water rafting and sledging.
Places: Lake Rotoiti and Lake Rotoma Scenic Reserves; Lake Tarawera Scenic Reserve; Okere Falls Scenic Reserve
Activities: Boating; Camping; Kayaking and canoeing; Rafting; Walking and tramping
Services: Guided activities and tours; Outdoor education and instruction
East Coast region
Hiking New Zealand
Hikes, tours and adventures to suit all people and fitness levels.
Places: Ahuriri Conservation Park; Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park; Arthur's Pass National Park; Banks Peninsula area; Cave Stream Scenic Reserve; Craigieburn Forest Park; Craigieburn Forest Park tramping tracks; Glencoe Walk; Kura Tawhiti Conservation Area; Lake Sumner Forest Park; Mueller Hut Route; Oxford Forest Conservation Area; Ruataniwha Conservation Park; St James Conservation Area; St James Walkway; Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park
Activities: Boating; Kayaking and canoeing; Mountain biking; Rafting; Skiing and ski touring; Walking and tramping
Services: Guided activities and tours
Dolphin Blue
Day trips and charters to view whales, dolphins and seals, and swimming with dolphins outside Tauranga Harbour.
Activities: Boating
Services: Guided activities and tours
Central North Island region
Hillary Outdoors
Guided activities as part of outdoor instruction programmes in the Tongariro area and Great Barrier Island.
Places: Tongariro Alpine Crossing; Tongariro Forest Conservation Area; Tongariro National Park
Activities: Boating; Caving; Climbing; Diving and snorkelling; Kayaking and canoeing; Rafting
Services: Guided activities and tours; Outdoor education and instruction
Manawatu/Whanganui region
Forgotten World Jet Boat Tours L
Guided walking as part of a Whanganui Journey jet boat operation.
www.forgottenworldadventures.co.nz
Places: Ohinepane Recreation Reserve; Whanganui Journey; Whanganui National Park
Activities: Boating
Services: Guided activities and tours
Bridge to Nowhere
Day hiking and jet boat tours in Whanganui National Park.
Phone: +64 6 385 4622
Places: Bridge to Nowhere Walk; Mangapurua/Kaiwhakauka Track; Matemateāonga Track; Whanganui National Park
Activities: Boating; Camping; Walking and tramping
Services: Transport; Guided activities and tours
Wellington/Kapiti region
Kapiti Island Nature Tours
Transport to and guided walks on Kapiti Island, overnight kiwi spotting tours and lodge accommodation.
Places: Kapiti Island Nature Reserve
Activities: Bird and wildlife watching; Boating
Services: Transport; Accommodation; Guided activities and tours
Nelson/Tasman region
McKay Shipping
Boat cruises in Abel Tasman as part of cruise ship.
Places: Abel Tasman National Park
Activities: Boating
Services: Guided activities and tours
Abel Tasman Sea Shuttle
Charter boat trips and water taxi service in the Abel Tasman National Park. They also provide vessel-based marine mammal viewing along the Abel Tasman coastline, including Adele, Tonga and Pinnacle Islands.
www.abeltasmanseashuttles.co.nz
Places: Abel Tasman Coast Track; Abel Tasman National Park
Activities: Bird and wildlife watching; Boating
Services: Transport; Guided activities and tours
Yonder Star Charters
Yonder Star is available for functions, half and full day hire, overnight and week long charters in Abel Tasman.
Places: Abel Tasman Coast Track; Abel Tasman National Park
Activities: Boating
Services: Guided activities and tours
Abel Tasman Charters
Scenic boat cruises and special boat charters in Abel Tasman National Park.
Places: Abel Tasman Coast Track; Abel Tasman National Park
Activities: Bird and wildlife watching; Boating
Services: Transport; Guided activities and tours
Sail Nelson
Royal Yachting Association sailing classes as well as charters including live-aboard, in Abel Tasman National Park.
Places: Abel Tasman Coast Track; Abel Tasman National Park
Activities: Boating
Services: Guided activities and tours
Absolute Adventures (2006)
Boat trips from Kaiteriteri in the Nelson region.
+64 3 528 0901
Activities: Boating
Services: Transport; Guided activities and tours
Abel Tasman Waka Experience Limited
Waka tours operating out of Kaiteriteri Beach
Places: Abel Tasman National Park
Activities: Boating
Services: Guided activities and tours
Coffee Cruise Kaiteri Limited
Short boat cruises departing from Kaiteriteri Beach to Split Apple Rock.
Places: Abel Tasman National Park
Activities: Boating
Services: Guided activities and tours
National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)
Courses at the New Zealand Branch focus on hiking, canoeing, mountaineering, sea kayaking, sailing, and Maori culture.
Places: Ahuriri Conservation Park; Arthur's Pass National Park; Cave Stream Scenic Reserve; Craigieburn Forest Park; Craigieburn Forest Park tramping tracks; Craigieburn Forest Park walking tracks; Hāwea Conservation Park; Heaphy Track; Kahurangi National Park; Kahurangi Point Route; Kura Tawhiti Conservation Area; Lake Rotoroa walking tracks; Lake Sumner Forest Park; Leslie-Karamea Track; Mount Richmond Forest Park; Mt Owen tracks and routes; Nelson Lakes National Park; Nydia Track; Oxford Forest Conservation Area; Ruataniwha Conservation Park; St James Walkway; Travers-Sabine Circuit; Wakamarina Track; Wangapeka Track; Westland Tai Poutini National Park
Activities: Boating; Climbing; Kayaking and canoeing
Services: Transport; Accommodation; Guided activities and tours; Outdoor education and instruction
Lake Rotoroa Water Taxi
Water taxi service on Lake Rotoroa, plus guided walking, hunting and fishing.
www.lakerotoroawatertaxi.co.nz
Places: Lake Rotoroa walking tracks; Nelson Lakes National Park
Activities: Boating; Fishing
Services: Transport; Guided activities and tours
Abel Tasman Wilson's Experience
Trips from 3 hours to 5 days including boat transport, walking and kayaking. Overnight stays at Beachfront Lodges in the park.
Places: Abel Tasman Coast Track; Abel Tasman National Park
Activities: Boating; Kayaking and canoeing; Walking and tramping
Services: Transport; Guided activities and tours
Marlborough region
Marlborough Tour Company Ltd
Water taxi transport and cruises in Queen Charlotte Sound.
Places: Queen Charlotte Track
Activities: Bird and wildlife watching; Boating
Services: Transport
Whale Watch Kaikoura
Guided boat trips to view whales in Kaikoura.
Activities: Boating
Services: Guided activities and tours
Dolphin Watch Ecotours
Wildlife cruises, guided walks and swimming with dolphins in the Marlborough Sounds.
Activities: Bird and wildlife watching; Boating
Services: Guided activities and tours
Sail Nelson
Royal Yachting Association sailing classes as well as charters including live-aboard, in Abel Tasman National Park.
Places: Abel Tasman Coast Track; Abel Tasman National Park
Activities: Boating
Services: Guided activities and tours
National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)
Courses at the New Zealand Branch focus on hiking, canoeing, mountaineering, sea kayaking, sailing, and Maori culture.
Places: Ahuriri Conservation Park; Arthur's Pass National Park; Cave Stream Scenic Reserve; Craigieburn Forest Park; Craigieburn Forest Park tramping tracks; Craigieburn Forest Park walking tracks; Hāwea Conservation Park; Heaphy Track; Kahurangi National Park; Kahurangi Point Route; Kura Tawhiti Conservation Area; Lake Rotoroa walking tracks; Lake Sumner Forest Park; Leslie-Karamea Track; Mount Richmond Forest Park; Mt Owen tracks and routes; Nelson Lakes National Park; Nydia Track; Oxford Forest Conservation Area; Ruataniwha Conservation Park; St James Walkway; Travers-Sabine Circuit; Wakamarina Track; Wangapeka Track; Westland Tai Poutini National Park
Activities: Boating; Climbing; Kayaking and canoeing
Services: Transport; Accommodation; Guided activities and tours; Outdoor education and instruction
Seal Swim Kaikoura
Guided boat and land-based seal swimming and viewing trips in Kaikoura.
Activities: Bird and wildlife watching; Boating
Services: Guided activities and tours
Kaikoura Marine Tours
Guided 2.5 hour boat tours to view seals and seabirds, and fishing in Kaikoura.
Activities: Bird and wildlife watching; Boating; Fishing
Services: Guided activities and tours
Eco Rafting Adventures
Day and multi-day river rafting trips in the West Coast and Marlborough regions, including fly fishing, guiding and team building.
Places: Ka Whata Tu o Rakihouia Clarence; Molesworth Recreation Reserve
Activities: Boating; Fishing; Rafting
Services: Guided activities and tours
Nine Dives
Guided boat trip to swim/snorkel/ scuba dive with and view seals in Pelorus Sound and Queen Charlotte Sound.
Activities: Boating; Diving and snorkelling; Swimming
Services: Guided activities and tours
Dolphin Encounter
Half day tours to watch and swim with dusky dolphins in the open ocean outside Kaikoura.
Activities: Boating
Services: Guided activities and tours
West Coast region
National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)
Courses at the New Zealand Branch focus on hiking, canoeing, mountaineering, sea kayaking, sailing, and Maori culture.
Places: Ahuriri Conservation Park; Arthur's Pass National Park; Cave Stream Scenic Reserve; Craigieburn Forest Park; Craigieburn Forest Park tramping tracks; Craigieburn Forest Park walking tracks; Hāwea Conservation Park; Heaphy Track; Kahurangi National Park; Kahurangi Point Route; Kura Tawhiti Conservation Area; Lake Rotoroa walking tracks; Lake Sumner Forest Park; Leslie-Karamea Track; Mount Richmond Forest Park; Mt Owen tracks and routes; Nelson Lakes National Park; Nydia Track; Oxford Forest Conservation Area; Ruataniwha Conservation Park; St James Walkway; Travers-Sabine Circuit; Wakamarina Track; Wangapeka Track; Westland Tai Poutini National Park
Activities: Boating; Climbing; Kayaking and canoeing
Services: Transport; Accommodation; Guided activities and tours; Outdoor education and instruction
Franz Josef Wilderness Tours
Guided kayaking, paddle-boarding, boat tours, fishing, and walks.
https://franzjoseftours.co.nz/
Places: Westland Tai Poutini National Park
Activities: Boating; Fishing; Kayaking and canoeing; Walking and tramping
Services: Guided activities and tours
Eco Rafting Adventures
Day and multi-day river rafting trips in the West Coast and Marlborough regions, including fly fishing, guiding and team building.
Places: Ka Whata Tu o Rakihouia Clarence; Molesworth Recreation Reserve
Activities: Boating; Fishing; Rafting
Services: Guided activities and tours
Canterbury region
National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)
Courses at the New Zealand Branch focus on hiking, canoeing, mountaineering, sea kayaking, sailing, and Maori culture.
Places: Ahuriri Conservation Park; Arthur's Pass National Park; Cave Stream Scenic Reserve; Craigieburn Forest Park; Craigieburn Forest Park tramping tracks; Craigieburn Forest Park walking tracks; Hāwea Conservation Park; Heaphy Track; Kahurangi National Park; Kahurangi Point Route; Kura Tawhiti Conservation Area; Lake Rotoroa walking tracks; Lake Sumner Forest Park; Leslie-Karamea Track; Mount Richmond Forest Park; Mt Owen tracks and routes; Nelson Lakes National Park; Nydia Track; Oxford Forest Conservation Area; Ruataniwha Conservation Park; St James Walkway; Travers-Sabine Circuit; Wakamarina Track; Wangapeka Track; Westland Tai Poutini National Park
Activities: Boating; Climbing; Kayaking and canoeing
Services: Transport; Accommodation; Guided activities and tours; Outdoor education and instruction
Hiking New Zealand
Hikes, tours and adventures to suit all people and fitness levels.
Places: Ahuriri Conservation Park; Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park; Arthur's Pass National Park; Banks Peninsula area; Cave Stream Scenic Reserve; Craigieburn Forest Park; Craigieburn Forest Park tramping tracks; Glencoe Walk; Kura Tawhiti Conservation Area; Lake Sumner Forest Park; Mueller Hut Route; Oxford Forest Conservation Area; Ruataniwha Conservation Park; St James Conservation Area; St James Walkway; Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park
Activities: Boating; Kayaking and canoeing; Mountain biking; Rafting; Skiing and ski touring; Walking and tramping
Services: Guided activities and tours
FOX II Sailing Adventures
Sail on New Zealand’s oldest gaffed rigged ketch and view the wildlife of Akaroa Harbour.
http://www.akaroafoxsail.co.nz/
Places: Akaroa Marine Reserve
Activities: Bird and wildlife watching; Boating
Services: Guided activities and tours
Onuku Farm Hostel
Swimming and watching dolphins in the Akaroa Harbour.
onukuhostel@hotmail.co.nz or +64 3 304 7066
Places: Akaroa Marine Reserve
Activities: Boating
Services: Guided activities and tours
Ecoseaker
Dolphin swimming and harbour cruises in Akaroa.
Places: Akaroa Marine Reserve
Activities: Boating; Diving and snorkelling
Catamaran Sailing Charters Limited and Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures
Catamaran sailing charters around Abel Tasman Foreshore
Places: Abel Tasman National Park
Activities: Boating
Services: Transport; Guided activities and tours
The Hermitage Hotel
Accommodation, dining, conference and event facilities, and guided activities including Tasman Glacier Lake boat tours, Tasman Valley 4WD and Argo tours, guided walks, star gazing in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park.
Places: Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park; Glencoe Walk; Mueller Hut Route
Activities: Boating; Four wheel driving
Services: Accommodation; Facilities; Guided activities and tours; Weddings
Glacier Explorers
Boat tours on the Tasman Glacier Terminal Lake in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park.
Places: Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
Activities: Boating
Services: Guided activities and tours
Otago region
Kinloch Lodge Ltd
Guided walking, track drop-off and pick-up and access over land for kayaking and water taxi tours around Lake Wakatipu/Glenorchy/Kinloch.
Places: Glenorchy area; Greenstone and Caples Conservation Areas; Mount Aspiring National Park
Activities: Boating; Kayaking and canoeing; Walking and tramping
Services: Guided activities and tours
Lake Wanaka Cruises
Boat cruises and charters on Lake Wanaka.
Activities: Boating
Services: Guided activities and tours
National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)
Courses at the New Zealand Branch focus on hiking, canoeing, mountaineering, sea kayaking, sailing, and Maori culture.
Places: Ahuriri Conservation Park; Arthur's Pass National Park; Cave Stream Scenic Reserve; Craigieburn Forest Park; Craigieburn Forest Park tramping tracks; Craigieburn Forest Park walking tracks; Hāwea Conservation Park; Heaphy Track; Kahurangi National Park; Kahurangi Point Route; Kura Tawhiti Conservation Area; Lake Rotoroa walking tracks; Lake Sumner Forest Park; Leslie-Karamea Track; Mount Richmond Forest Park; Mt Owen tracks and routes; Nelson Lakes National Park; Nydia Track; Oxford Forest Conservation Area; Ruataniwha Conservation Park; St James Walkway; Travers-Sabine Circuit; Wakamarina Track; Wangapeka Track; Westland Tai Poutini National Park
Activities: Boating; Climbing; Kayaking and canoeing
Services: Transport; Accommodation; Guided activities and tours; Outdoor education and instruction
Fiordland Outdoors Co
Water taxi transport to Milford Track, Kepler Track, George Sound Track. Guided fishing on Upper Waiau River; guided fishing, guided walking and water taxi services in Fiordland National Park and North Mavora Lake. Guided fishing, chartered hunting, walking and charter boats services in Fiordland and Wakatipu. Guided day and overnight walk activities on the Milford Track with boat access to Glade Wharf and Kepler Track.
Places: Fiordland National Park; Hollyford Track; Kepler Track; Lake Monowai/Borland Road area; Lake Te Anau area; Mavora Lakes Conservation Park; Milford Track; Mount Aspiring National Park; Routeburn Track
Activities: Boating; Fishing; Hunting
Services: Transport; Guided activities and tours
Wanaka River Journeys
Jet boat trips on Matukituki River and guided walking.
Places: East Matukituki Valley tracks; Glacier Burn Track; Matukituki Valley area; Minaret Burn Track; Mount Aspiring National Park; Rob Roy Track
Activities: Boating; Walking and tramping
Services: Guided activities and tours
Fiordland Trips and Tramps
Milford Sound day tours, guided day walks in Fiordland and track transport in Fiordland National Park.
Places: Dusky Track; Fiordland National Park; Hollyford Track; Kepler Track; Lake Marian Track; Milford Road/Milford Sound area; Milford Track; Mount Aspiring National Park; Pyke - Big Bay Route; Routeburn Track; Routeburn Track: Key Summit Track
Activities: Boating
Services: Transport; Guided activities and tours
Wilkin River Jets
Jet boating access Wilkin and Makarora Rivers, Wharf Creek and Lake Wanaka. Pick up and drop off passengers by jet boat using marginal strips.
Places: Hāwea Conservation Park; Makarora Valley Track; Mount Aspiring National Park; Wilkin Valley tracks
Activities: Boating
Services: Transport
KJET Limited
Access across PCL for commercial rafting trips on Kawarau River
Places: Queenstown area
Activities: Boating
Adventure Wanaka
Fishing, lake cruising, private charters and guided island tours on Lake Wanaka, and scenic trike tours around Wanaka and Cardrona.
Places: Makarora area; Minaret Burn Track
Activities: Boating; Fishing
Services: Guided activities and tours
Fiordland region
Deep Cove Charters
Cruises and charters on Lake Manapouri and Deep Cove, Doubtful Sound, Fiordland National Park.
Places: Fiordland National Park
Activities: Boating; Fishing; Kayaking and canoeing
Services: Guided activities and tours
Cruise Te Anau
Water taxi for Milford and Kepler tracks, cruises, charter and weddings on Lake Te Anau.
Places: Fiordland National Park; Kepler Track; Milford Track
Activities: Boating
Services: Transport; Weddings
Cruize Milford
Guided cruise of Milford Sound and guided coach trip on Milford Road.
Places: Fiordland National Park; Lake Marian Track; Milford Road/Milford Sound area
Activities: Boating
Services: Guided activities and tours
Southern Discoveries
Guided boat cruises on Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park. Guided walks on Milford Road conforming tracks (more specifically Mirror Lakes Walk and The Chasm Walk
Places: Fiordland National Park; Mirror Lakes Walk; The Chasm Walk
Activities: Boating
Services: Guided activities and tours
Mitre Peak Cruises
Boat cruises in Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park.
Places: Fiordland National Park
Activities: Boating
Services: Guided activities and tours
Fiordland Outdoors Co
Water taxi transport to Milford Track, Kepler Track, George Sound Track. Guided fishing on Upper Waiau River; guided fishing, guided walking and water taxi services in Fiordland National Park and North Mavora Lake. Guided fishing, chartered hunting, walking and charter boats services in Fiordland and Wakatipu. Guided day and overnight walk activities on the Milford Track with boat access to Glade Wharf and Kepler Track.
Places: Fiordland National Park; Hollyford Track; Kepler Track; Lake Monowai/Borland Road area; Lake Te Anau area; Mavora Lakes Conservation Park; Milford Track; Mount Aspiring National Park; Routeburn Track
Activities: Boating; Fishing; Hunting
Services: Transport; Guided activities and tours
RealNZ
Boat cruises in Milford and Doubtful Sound, boat and coach transport, guided walks for Te Anau Glowworm caves, Milford Track and Stewart Island and guided kayaking; Fiordland and Rakiura National Parks, Ulva Island.
Places: Dusky Track; Fiordland National Park; Glory Cove Scenic Reserve; Kepler Track; Lake Monowai/Borland Road area; Milford Road/Milford Sound area; Milford Track; Rakiura National Park; Rakiura Track; Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara walking tracks
Activities: Bird and wildlife watching; Boating; Kayaking and canoeing
Services: Transport; Guided activities and tours
Fiordland Discovery
Commercial vessel-based carriage of passengers to view marine mammals
Places: Fiordland National Park; Rakiura National Park; Stewart Island/Rakiura
Activities: Boating
Services: Guided activities and tours
Cruise Milford New Zealand Limited
Viewing of whales, dolphins, and seals from a vessel in Milford Sound.
Places: Milford Road/Milford Sound area
Activities: Boating
Services: Guided activities and tours
Fiordland Trips and Tramps
Milford Sound day tours, guided day walks in Fiordland and track transport in Fiordland National Park.
Places: Dusky Track; Fiordland National Park; Hollyford Track; Kepler Track; Lake Marian Track; Milford Road/Milford Sound area; Milford Track; Mount Aspiring National Park; Pyke - Big Bay Route; Routeburn Track; Routeburn Track: Key Summit Track
Activities: Boating
Services: Transport; Guided activities and tours
Talisker Charters
Guided boat tours around Stewart Island, Fiordland and the subantarctic Islands.
Places: Fiordland National Park; Glory Cove Scenic Reserve; Rakiura National Park; Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara walking tracks
Activities: Boating
Services: Guided activities and tours
Te Tauri Family Trust
Trading as: Tracknet Transport, Fiordland Nature Observations, Southern Secret Fiordland Cruises Guided walking, guided hunting. guided flyfishing, passenger coach services, guided lake fishing, boat charters, water taxi services, scenic boat trips, boat charter operations and guided cycle tours
www.tracknet.net, www.natureobservations.com, www.doubtfulsound.com
Places: Fiordland National Park; Hollyford Track; Kepler Track; Lake Marian Track; Milford Road/Milford Sound area; Milford Track; Mount Aspiring National Park; Pyke - Big Bay Route; Routeburn Track; Routeburn Track: Key Summit Track
Activities: Boating
Services: Transport; Guided activities and tours
Fiordland Expeditions
Overnight boat cruises or charters in Doubtful Sound, Fiordland National Park.
http://fiordlandexpeditions.co.nz/
Places: Fiordland National Park
Activities: Bird and wildlife watching; Boating
Services: Guided activities and tours
Southland region
Rakiura Adventure Limited
Water taxi on Freshwater River, Stewart Island.
Places: Glory Cove Scenic Reserve; Rakiura National Park; Stewart Island/Rakiura
Activities: Boating
Services: Transport
RealNZ
Boat cruises in Milford and Doubtful Sound, boat and coach transport, guided walks for Te Anau Glowworm caves, Milford Track and Stewart Island and guided kayaking; Fiordland and Rakiura National Parks, Ulva Island.
Places: Dusky Track; Fiordland National Park; Glory Cove Scenic Reserve; Kepler Track; Lake Monowai/Borland Road area; Milford Road/Milford Sound area; Milford Track; Rakiura National Park; Rakiura Track; Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara walking tracks
Activities: Bird and wildlife watching; Boating; Kayaking and canoeing
Services: Transport; Guided activities and tours
Talisker Charters
Guided boat tours around Stewart Island, Fiordland and the subantarctic Islands.
Places: Fiordland National Park; Glory Cove Scenic Reserve; Rakiura National Park; Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara walking tracks
Activities: Boating
Services: Guided activities and tours
Hiking New Zealand
Hikes, tours and adventures to suit all people and fitness levels.
Places: Ahuriri Conservation Park; Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park; Arthur's Pass National Park; Banks Peninsula area; Cave Stream Scenic Reserve; Craigieburn Forest Park; Craigieburn Forest Park tramping tracks; Glencoe Walk; Kura Tawhiti Conservation Area; Lake Sumner Forest Park; Mueller Hut Route; Oxford Forest Conservation Area; Ruataniwha Conservation Park; St James Conservation Area; St James Walkway; Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park
Activities: Boating; Kayaking and canoeing; Mountain biking; Rafting; Skiing and ski touring; Walking and tramping
Services: Guided activities and tours
Zegrahm Expeditions Inc
Subantarctic boat trips and guided day walks, Subantarctic Islands.
Activities: Boating
Services: Guided activities and tours
Ruggedy Range Wilderness Experience
Guided walks, bird watching (including pelagic birds, kiwi spotting), sea kayaking, small boat cruises, scenic road tours, water taxi and shuttle service to/from tracks. Local knowledge of Stewart Island, Ulva Island and Rakiura National Park.
Places: Glory Cove Scenic Reserve; North West Circuit Stewart Island/Rakiura; Rakiura National Park; Rakiura Track; Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara walking tracks
Activities: Bird and wildlife watching; Boating; Kayaking and canoeing
Services: Guided activities and tours
Wairauhurahiri Jet (1994) Limited
Permit for guided walking and jet boating (water taxi) in Fiordland National Park - Lake Hauroko, Wairaurahiri River, Lake Monowai.
Activities: Boating; Walking and tramping
Services: Transport; Guided activities and tours
Waterline Yachts
Expedition and research charter in the Antarctic and sub Antarctic.
Activities: Boating
Services: Guided activities and tours
Aihe Eco Charters & Water Taxi
Water taxi service, small boat cruises, pelagic bird and marine mammal watching aboard Aihi, with its all round viewing. Local knowledge of Stewart Island, Ulva Island and Rakiura National Park.
Places: Glory Cove Scenic Reserve; Rakiura National Park
Activities: Bird and wildlife watching; Boating
Services: Transport; Guided activities and tours
Rakiura Charters & Water Taxi
Rakiura Charters offers custom and scheduled water taxi services around Stewart Island, including to Freshwater River and other tramping destinations, besides a variety of guided tours and transfers for hunters all around Paterson Inlet.
Places: Glory Cove Scenic Reserve; Rakiura National Park; Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara ; Ulva Island-Te Wharawhara Marine Reserve
Activities: Bird and wildlife watching; Boating; Diving and snorkelling; Hunting; Walking and tramping
Services: Transport; Guided activities and tours
Aurora Expeditions
Subantarctic boat trips and guided day walks, Subantarctic Islands.
Activities: Boating
Services: Guided activities and tours
Fiordland Outdoors Co
Water taxi transport to Milford Track, Kepler Track, George Sound Track. Guided fishing on Upper Waiau River; guided fishing, guided walking and water taxi services in Fiordland National Park and North Mavora Lake. Guided fishing, chartered hunting, walking and charter boats services in Fiordland and Wakatipu. Guided day and overnight walk activities on the Milford Track with boat access to Glade Wharf and Kepler Track.
Places: Fiordland National Park; Hollyford Track; Kepler Track; Lake Monowai/Borland Road area; Lake Te Anau area; Mavora Lakes Conservation Park; Milford Track; Mount Aspiring National Park; Routeburn Track
Activities: Boating; Fishing; Hunting
Services: Transport; Guided activities and tours
Stewart Island Experience
Guided walks and boat cruises in Paterson Inlet, Rakiura National Park, Ulva Island, Stewart Island.
www.stewartislandexperience.co.nz
Places: Glory Cove Scenic Reserve; Rakiura National Park
Activities: Bird and wildlife watching; Boating
Services: Guided activities and tours
Silverseas Cruises Ltd
Guided day walks on approved sites on the New Zealand Subantartic Islands. Vessels : MS Silver Discoverer and MS Silver Explorer
Activities: Boating
Services: Guided activities and tours
Fiordland Expeditions
Overnight boat cruises or charters in Doubtful Sound, Fiordland National Park.
http://fiordlandexpeditions.co.nz/
Places: Fiordland National Park
Activities: Bird and wildlife watching; Boating
Services: Guided activities and tours
Te Tauri Family Trust
Trading as: Tracknet Transport, Fiordland Nature Observations, Southern Secret Fiordland Cruises Guided walking, guided hunting. guided flyfishing, passenger coach services, guided lake fishing, boat charters, water taxi services, scenic boat trips, boat charter operations and guided cycle tours
www.tracknet.net, www.natureobservations.com, www.doubtfulsound.com
Places: Fiordland National Park; Hollyford Track; Kepler Track; Lake Marian Track; Milford Road/Milford Sound area; Milford Track; Mount Aspiring National Park; Pyke - Big Bay Route; Routeburn Track; Routeburn Track: Key Summit Track
Activities: Boating
Services: Transport; Guided activities and tours
Hapag-Lloyd
Guided day walks on approved sites on the New Zealand Subantartic Islands. Subantartic cruise ships : MV Bremen and MV Hanseatic
Activities: Boating
Services: Guided activities and tours
Fiordland Discovery
Commercial vessel-based carriage of passengers to view marine mammals
Places: Fiordland National Park; Rakiura National Park; Stewart Island/Rakiura
Activities: Boating
Services: Guided activities and tours
Quark Expeditions
Subantarctic boat trips and guided day walks, Subantarctic Islands.
Activities: Bird and wildlife watching; Boating
Services: Guided activities and tours
Heritage Expeditions
Natural history boat expeditions to and guided day walks on the Subantarctic Islands.
Activities: Boating
Services: Guided activities and tours