Introduction

Find businesses who can help you enjoy boating in areas managed by DOC.

Northland region

Whale & Dolphin Safari

Guided boat trips to swim with/snorkel and view dolphins in the Bay of Islands.

www.exploregroup.co.nz

Activities:  Boating

Services:  Guided activities and tours

R Tucker Thompson Sail Training Trust

Short guided walks in the Bay of Islands as part of tall ship sailing trips.

www.tucker.co.nz

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

Auckland region

Fullers Group

Regular ferry service to Rangitoto Island and guided tours of the island.

www.fullers.co.nz

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.

www.haheiexplorer.co.nz

Activities:  Boating

Services:  Guided activities and tours

Bay of Plenty region

Dolphin Seafaris

Boat trips to view whales and dolphins, and to swim with dolphins at Tauranga.

www.nzdolphin.com

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.

www.dolphinblue.co.nz

Activities:  Boating

Services:  Guided activities and tours

Ngāti Awa Tourism Ltd

Guided dolphin and whale viewing off the Whakatane coast.

https://moutohora.co.nz/

Places:  Moutohorā (Whale Island) Wildlife Management Reserve

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

Hiking New Zealand

Hikes, tours and adventures to suit all people and fitness levels.

www.hikingnewzealand.com

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

East Coast region

Hiking New Zealand

Hikes, tours and adventures to suit all people and fitness levels.

www.hikingnewzealand.com

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.

www.dolphinblue.co.nz

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.

www.hillaryoutdoors.co.nz

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

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

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

Wellington/Kapiti region

Kapiti Island Nature Tours

Transport to and guided walks on Kapiti Island, overnight kiwi spotting tours and lodge accommodation.

www.kapitiisland.com

Places:  Kapiti Island Nature Reserve

Activities:  Bird and wildlife watching; Boating

Services:  Transport; Accommodation; Guided activities and tours

Nelson/Tasman region

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.

www.abeltasman.co.nz

Places:  Abel Tasman Coast Track; Abel Tasman National Park

Activities:  Boating; Kayaking and canoeing; Walking and tramping

Services:  Transport; 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

National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)

Courses at the New Zealand Branch focus on hiking, canoeing, mountaineering, sea kayaking, sailing, and Maori culture.

www.nols.edu

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

Yonder Star Charters

Yonder Star is available for functions, half and full day hire, overnight and week long charters in Abel Tasman.

www.yonderstarcharters.co.nz

Places:  Abel Tasman Coast Track; Abel Tasman National Park

Activities:  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.

www.sailnelson.co.nz

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.

www.abeltasmancharters.co.nz

Places:  Abel Tasman Coast Track; Abel Tasman National Park

Activities:  Bird and wildlife watching; Boating

Services:  Transport; Guided activities and tours

Abel Tasman Waka Experience Limited

Waka tours operating out of Kaiteriteri Beach

https://wakaabeltasman.nz

Places:  Abel Tasman National Park

Activities:  Boating

Services:  Guided activities and tours

McKay Shipping

Boat cruises in Abel Tasman as part of cruise ship.

www.iss-mckay.co.nz

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

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

Coffee Cruise Kaiteri Limited

Short boat cruises departing from Kaiteriteri Beach to Split Apple Rock.

www.splitapplerockcruise.com

Places:  Abel Tasman National Park

Activities:  Boating

Services:  Guided activities and tours

Marlborough region

Dolphin Watch Ecotours

Wildlife cruises, guided walks and swimming with dolphins in the Marlborough Sounds.

www.naturetours.co.nz

Activities:  Bird and wildlife watching; Boating

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.

www.sealswimming.com

Activities:  Boating; Diving and snorkelling; Swimming

Services:  Guided activities and tours

Marlborough Tour Company Ltd

Water taxi transport and cruises in Queen Charlotte Sound.

www.cougarline.co.nz

Places:  Queen Charlotte Track

Activities:  Bird and wildlife watching; Boating

Services:  Transport

Sail Nelson

Royal Yachting Association sailing classes as well as charters including live-aboard, in Abel Tasman National Park.

www.sailnelson.co.nz

Places:  Abel Tasman Coast Track; Abel Tasman National Park

Activities:  Boating

Services:  Guided activities and tours

Kaikoura Marine Tours

Guided 2.5 hour boat tours to view seals and seabirds, and fishing in Kaikoura.

www.kaikouramarinetours.co.nz

Activities:  Bird and wildlife watching; Boating; Fishing

Services:  Guided activities and tours

Whale Watch Kaikoura

Guided boat trips to view whales in Kaikoura.

www.whalewatch.co.nz

Activities:  Boating

Services:  Guided activities and tours

Dolphin Encounter

Half day tours to watch and swim with dusky dolphins in the open ocean outside Kaikoura.

www.dolphin.co.nz

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.

www.nols.edu

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.

www.sealswimkaikoura.co.nz

Activities:  Bird and wildlife watching; Boating

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.

www.ecorafting.co.nz

Places:  Ka Whata Tu o Rakihouia Clarence; Molesworth Recreation Reserve

Activities:  Boating; Fishing; Rafting

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.

www.nols.edu

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.

www.ecorafting.co.nz

Places:  Ka Whata Tu o Rakihouia Clarence; Molesworth Recreation Reserve

Activities:  Boating; Fishing; Rafting

Services:  Guided activities and tours

Canterbury region

Glacier Explorers

Boat tours on the Tasman Glacier Terminal Lake in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park.

www.glacierexplorers.co.nz

Places:  Aoraki/Mount Cook 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.

www.nols.edu

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

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

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. 

www.hermitage.co.nz

Places:  Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park; Glencoe Walk; Mueller Hut Route

Activities:  Boating; Four wheel driving

Services:  Accommodation; Facilities; Guided activities and tours; Weddings

Hiking New Zealand

Hikes, tours and adventures to suit all people and fitness levels.

www.hikingnewzealand.com

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

Ecoseaker

Dolphin swimming and harbour cruises in Akaroa.

www.ecoseaker.nz

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

www.sailingcharters.co.nz

Places:  Abel Tasman National Park

Activities:  Boating

Services:  Transport; Guided activities and tours

Otago region

KJET Limited

Access across PCL for commercial rafting trips on Kawarau River

www.kjet.co.nz/

Places:  Queenstown area

Activities:  Boating

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.

www.wilkinriverjets.co.nz

Places:  Hāwea Conservation Park; Makarora Valley Track; Mount Aspiring National Park; Wilkin Valley tracks

Activities:  Boating

Services:  Transport

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.

www.kinlochlodge.co.nz

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.

www.wanakacruises.co.nz

Activities:  Boating

Services:  Guided activities and tours

Adventure Wanaka

Fishing, lake cruising, private charters and guided island tours on Lake Wanaka, and scenic trike tours around Wanaka and Cardrona.

www.adventurewanaka.com

Places:  Makarora area; Minaret Burn Track

Activities:  Boating; Fishing

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.

www.nols.edu

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

Wanaka River Journeys

Jet boat trips on Matukituki River and guided walking.

www.wanakajourneys.co.nz

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 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.

www.fiordlandoutdoors.co.nz

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

Fiordland Trips and Tramps

Milford Sound day tours, guided day walks in Fiordland and track transport in Fiordland National Park.

www.tripsandtramps.com

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

Fiordland region

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

www.southerndiscoveries.co.nz

Places:  Fiordland National Park; Mirror Lakes Walk; The Chasm Walk

Activities:  Boating

Services:  Guided activities and tours

Cruise Te Anau

Water taxi for Milford and Kepler tracks, cruises, charter and weddings on Lake Te Anau.

www.cruiseteanau.co.nz

Places:  Fiordland National Park; Kepler Track; Milford Track

Activities:  Boating

Services:  Transport; Weddings

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.netwww.natureobservations.comwww.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 Trips and Tramps

Milford Sound day tours, guided day walks in Fiordland and track transport in Fiordland National Park.

www.tripsandtramps.com

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

Cruize Milford

Guided cruise of Milford Sound and guided coach trip on Milford Road.

www.jucycruize.co.nz

Places:  Fiordland National Park; Lake Marian Track; Milford Road/Milford Sound area

Activities:  Boating

Services:  Guided activities and tours

Cruise Milford New Zealand Limited

Viewing of whales, dolphins, and seals from a vessel in Milford Sound.

www.cruisemilfordnz.com

Places:  Milford Road/Milford Sound area

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.

www.fiordlandoutdoors.co.nz

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

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

Talisker Charters

Guided boat tours around Stewart Island, Fiordland and the subantarctic Islands.

www.sailsashore.co.nz/

Places:  Fiordland National Park; Glory Cove Scenic Reserve; Rakiura National Park; Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara walking tracks

Activities:  Boating

Services:  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.

https://www.realnz.com

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

Deep Cove Charters

Cruises and charters on Lake Manapouri and Deep Cove, Doubtful Sound, Fiordland National Park.

www.doubtful-sound.com

Places:  Fiordland National Park

Activities:  Boating; Fishing; Kayaking and canoeing

Services:  Guided activities and tours

Mitre Peak Cruises

Boat cruises in Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park.

www.mitrepeak.com

Places:  Fiordland National Park

Activities:  Boating

Services:  Guided activities and tours

Fiordland Discovery

Commercial vessel-based carriage of passengers to view marine mammals

www.fiordlanddiscovery.co.nz

Places:  Fiordland National Park; Rakiura National Park; Stewart Island/Rakiura

Activities:  Boating

Services:  Guided activities and tours

Southland region

Talisker Charters

Guided boat tours around Stewart Island, Fiordland and the subantarctic Islands.

www.sailsashore.co.nz/

Places:  Fiordland National Park; Glory Cove Scenic Reserve; Rakiura National Park; Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara walking tracks

Activities:  Boating

Services:  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.

www.rakiuracharters.co.nz

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

Quark Expeditions

Subantarctic boat trips and guided day walks, Subantarctic Islands.

www.quarkexpeditions.com

Activities:  Bird and wildlife watching; Boating

Services:  Guided activities and tours

Waterline Yachts

Expedition and research charter in the Antarctic and sub Antarctic.

www.tiama.com

Activities:  Boating

Services:  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.

https://www.realnz.com

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

Rakiura Adventure Limited

Water taxi on Freshwater River, Stewart Island.

www.rakiura.nz

Places:  Glory Cove Scenic Reserve; Rakiura National Park; Stewart Island/Rakiura

Activities:  Boating

Services:  Transport

Wairauhurahiri Jet (1994) Limited

Permit for guided walking and jet boating (water taxi) in Fiordland National Park - Lake Hauroko, Wairaurahiri River, Lake Monowai.

www.wjet.co.nz

Activities:  Boating; Walking and tramping

Services:  Transport; Guided activities and tours

Hiking New Zealand

Hikes, tours and adventures to suit all people and fitness levels.

www.hikingnewzealand.com

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

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.

www.fiordlandoutdoors.co.nz

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

Zegrahm Expeditions Inc

Subantarctic boat trips and guided day walks, Subantarctic Islands.

www.zegrahm.com

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.

www.aihe.co.nz

Places:  Glory Cove Scenic Reserve; Rakiura National Park

Activities:  Bird and wildlife watching; Boating

Services:  Transport; Guided activities and tours

Aurora Expeditions

Subantarctic boat trips and guided day walks, Subantarctic Islands.

www.auroraexpeditions.com.au

Activities:  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

www.silversea.com

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.

www.ruggedyrange.com

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

Fiordland Discovery

Commercial vessel-based carriage of passengers to view marine mammals

www.fiordlanddiscovery.co.nz

Places:  Fiordland National Park; Rakiura National Park; Stewart Island/Rakiura

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.netwww.natureobservations.comwww.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

Heritage Expeditions

Natural history boat expeditions to and guided day walks on the Subantarctic Islands.

www.heritage-expeditions.com

Activities:  Boating

Services:  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

www.iss-mckay.co.nz

Activities:  Boating

Services:  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

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

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