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RATES 2019 (Valid until September 2020) Full Day Half Day $990 N/A $1,190 N/A $1,390 N/A Email: lee@alpineadventures.co.nz www.alpineadventures.co.nz Tel: +64 27 257 4632 (AlpineA) Queenstown, New Zealand
COMPANY PROFILE Originally established in 2011, Alpine Adventures specialises in privately guided day tours for sightseeing, wine experiences, hiking, heli-hiking and heli-adventures throughout Queenstown, Fiordland, the West Coast and Mt Cook National Park. Whether an itinerary takes you 45-minutes northwest of Queenstown to Glenorchy and Mt Aspiring or on a scenic journey to the natural wonders of Milford Sound, you’re in safe hands with Our small team of highly qualified local guides ensure every tour is tailored to suit your interests and abilities. We create genuine and unique adventures that give you unrivalled access to some of New Zealand’s most exclusive destinations. New Zealanders Lee Saunders and Emma Chisholm are the owners of Alpine Adventures with a passion for delivering unforgettable travel experiences. They have family connections to Queenstown and the wider Otago region dating back nearly 60 years, with a love for guiding, the outdoors and the tourism industry. Lee and Emma work hard to customise tours to suit interests and abilities, ticking all the boxes for unique and memorable adventures. Their combined local knowledge and family heritage enables them to offer guests a genuinely authentic combination of warm Kiwi hospitality and rewarding experiences in their own backyard. Lee and Emma’s personal attention to detail comes with local connections and exclusive access to some of new Zealand’s most stunning destinations. The family owned and operated business prides itself on Full Day travel its quality Half Day experiences and environmental$990 practices, N/A recognised by New Zealand $1,190 N/A tourism’s official quality $1,390 assurance organisation N/A Qualmark with a silver rating. Alpine Adventures offers a door-to-door service in its fleet of luxury European vehicles including Land Rover Discovery’s and a fleet of 2018 Mercedes Sprinters so you travel safely in comfort and style. Email: lee@alpineadventures.co.nz www.alpineadventures.co.nz Tel: +64 27 257 4632 (AlpineA) Queenstown, New Zealand
OUR TOURS DAY TOURS Queenstown Personal Tour - Full / Half Day Queenstown Wilderness Personal Tour- Full Day Milford Sound Private Tour with Boat Cruise - Full Day Mt Cook Private Tour - Full Day Wanaka Private Tour - Full Day Custom Day Tours on Request WINE TOURS Queenstown & Central Otago Personal Wine Tour - Full / Half Day Queenstown Wine & Cardrona Distillery Personal Tour - Full / Half Day Queenstown Sweet Escape - Wine & Honey Tour - Full /Half Day Mt Difficulty, Cloudy Bay Shed & Gibbston Wine Tour - Full Day Custom Wine Tours on Request HIKES Routeburn Track Hike - Privately Guided - Full Day Rob Roy Glacier Hike - Privately Guided - Full Day Remarkables Lake Alta Hike - Privately Guided - Half Day Aoraki/Mt Cook Hooker Valley Hike - Full Day Hike to Sam Summers Mining Hut - Half Day Waterfalls and Staircase Creek Hike - Half Day Lake Sylvan Hike - Half Day Custom Hikes on Request HELI HIKES Middle Earth Waterfalls Heli Hike Remarkables Lake Alta Heli Hike High-Country Heli Hike Full Day Half Day Skippers Canyon Heli Hike Loch Linnhe Station Heli Hike $990 N/A Cecil Peak Heli Hike $1,190 N/A Custom Heli Hikes on Request $1,390 N/A HELI ADVENTURES High-Country Heli Wine Tasting Experience Heli Wine Tour to Mt Difficulty & Cloudy Bay Shed - Full Day Middle Earth Waterfalls Heli Yoga Milford Sound Scenic Over Head & Middle Earth Waterfalls Heli Hike Private Gold Panning Heli Experience Private Heli-Honey and Bee-Keeping Experience Email: lee@alpineadventures.co.nz www.alpineadventures.co.nz Tel: +64 27 257 4632 (AlpineA) Queenstown, New Zealand
LUNCH OPTIONS Gourmet picnic lunch (all dietary requirements can be catered for) $35 pp Gourmet picnic lunch with wine or champagne $70 pp Akarua lunch includes glass of wine $75pp Amisfield 3 Course ‘Trust the Chef’ Allow 1 - 1.5 hours $75 pp Add 4 matching wines $45 pp Full Day Half Day $990 N/A $1,190 N/A 5 Course ‘Trust the Chef’ $1,390 N/A Allow 2 - 2.5 hours $95 pp Add 6 matching wines $70 pp Mt Difficulty 2 Course with Wine $120 pp Allow 1 - 1.5 hours *Nett rates Email: lee@alpineadventures.co.nz www.alpineadventures.co.nz Tel: +64 27 257 4632 (AlpineA) Queenstown, New Zealand
PRIVATE EXPERIENCES Over and Above our Products Experiences we can offer guests $POA Heli Biking Half Day / Full Day FlyFishing Half Day / Full Day Wine & Bike Tours Guided Full Day/ Half Day Winter Star Gazing Experience Private Farm Tours Full / Half Day Full Day Half Day $990 N/A $1,190 N/A $1,390 N/A Email: lee@alpineadventures.co.nz www.alpineadventures.co.nz Tel: +64 27 257 4632 (AlpineA) Queenstown, New Zealand
LUXURY TRANSFERS Travel in Comfort & Style Aiport Transfers Town Hotels $180 Matakauri Lodge $190 Blanket Bay $250 Nett rates for transfers *Other locations, please enquire. Ski Field Transfers Ski Field Transfers (Return) Full Day Half Day Ski Field Times EST 1 - 3 pax 4- 5 pax 6-11 pax $990 N/A $1,190 N/A Coronet Peak 30- 40 mins one way $300 $450 $500 $1,390 N/A Remarkables 45 mins one way $300 $450 $500 Soho Basin 1 hr one way $620 $670 $800 (private ski field) Cardrona or Snow Farm 1 hr one way $620 $670 $800 Treble Cone 1hr 45mins one way $750 $800 $990 Skifield transfers rates (Retail) Email: lee@alpineadventures.co.nz www.alpineadventures.co.nz Tel: +64 27 257 4632 (AlpineA) Queenstown, New Zealand
DAY TOURS Queenstown Personal Tour Full /Half Day Experience the best of Queenstown, Glenorchy, Paradise and Arrowtown with a local guide and discover the insider knowledge for yourself. Take a scenic drive to Glenorchy at the top of the lake, Lonely Planet named it as “one of the most beautiful drives in the world”. Visit the iconic Glenorchy shed before arriving in Paradise where the scenery has featured in several movies. You can take a short walk at Bob’s Cove which has a fascinating history before we carry on up to Coronet Peak with breath taking views and the start of the legendary Skippers Canyon (during the summer months). Experience historic Arrowtown, a charming town with a rich gold mining history and walk through the old Chinese settlement. Visit the World Home of Bungy located at the gateway to the Gibbston wine region, famed for its Pinot Noir with the option to visit some of the top wineries. Full Day Half Day We can also customise the Queenstown Personal Tour to create the perfect $990 N/A day specifically designed for you, your family or group to incorporate your interests. $1,190 N/A $1,390 N/A Full Day Half Day Luxury Private Vehicle - Land Rover Discovery (1 to 3 guests) $990 $660 Luxury Private Vehicle - Mercedes Sprinter (4 to 6 guests) $1,190 $790 Luxury Private Vehicle - Mercedes Sprinter (7 to 11 guests) $1,390 $960 Full Day: 9am to 5pm (can be on request) Half Day: 8am to 12:30pm and 1pm to 5:30pm Inclusions: Hotel transfers and private guide Additional: Lunch (various options based on your preference) and optional wine tastings Email: lee@alpineadventures.co.nz www.alpineadventures.co.nz Tel: +64 27 257 4632 (AlpineA) Queenstown, New Zealand
DAY TOURS Queenstown Wilderness Personal Tour Full Day Immerse yourself with awe inspiring scenery in Glenorchy & Paradise, take an exhilarating jet boat ride and experience the gold mining town of Arrowtown. Experience historic Arrowtown, a charming town with a rich gold mining history and walk through the old Chinese settlement. Take a scenic drive to Glenorchy at the top of the lake, Lonely Planet named it as “one of the most beautiful drives in the world”. Visit the iconic Glenorchy shed before embarking on your thrilling jet boat adventure on the Dart River. Discover breath-taking scenery on your jet boat ride into Paradise, take a short walk through an ancient beech forest, learn about the history and Maori legends of the region. We can also customise the Queenstown Wilderness Personal Tour to create the perfect day specifically designed for you, your family or group to incorporate your interests. Full Day Half Day Luxury Private Vehicle - Land Rover Discovery (1 to 3 guests) $990 N/A Luxury Private Vehicle - Mercedes Sprinter (4 to 6 guests) $1,190 N/A Luxury Private Vehicle - Mercedes Sprinter (7 to 11 guests) $1,390 N/A Dart River Jet Adventure - Adult (16 years & older) per person $269 Dart River Jet Adventure - Child (5 - 15 years old) per person $169 Duration: Full Day Time: 9am to 5pm (can be on Request) Inclusions: Hotel transfers, Dart River Jet Boat and private guide Additional: Lunch (various options based on your preference) Email: lee@alpineadventures.co.nz www.alpineadventures.co.nz Tel: +64 27 257 4632 (AlpineA) Queenstown, New Zealand
DAY TOURS Milford Sound Private Tour with Boat Cruise - Full Day Immerse yourself in the magic of Milford Sound, known as the “Eighth Wonder of the World” with a scenic boat cruise and option to fly back. The best way to experience Milford Sound is with your own personal guide where we can stop along the way for amazing photography, short walks and nature encounters. The highlights include Lake Te Anau, Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes, Lake Marian, Homer tunnel, the Chasm and Mitre Peak. Embark on a scenic 1 hour 45-minute boat cruise where you will experience first hand the sheer scale of the fjords, majestic waterfalls, are likely to see New Zealand fur seals and on occasion you may also spot dolphins or the yellow crested penguins. We have chosen one of the smaller boat operators which are less crowded and more comfortable before returning to Queenstown. Optional: Direct flight from Milford Sound to Queenstown by helicopter or fixed wing to arrive back in Queenstown by 4pm and to experience both travel journeys. Full Day Half Day Luxury Private Vehicle - Land Rover Discovery (1 to 3 guests) $1,190 N/A Luxury Private Vehicle - Mercedes Sprinter (4 to 6 guests) $1,390 N/A Luxury Private Vehicle - Mercedes Sprinter (7 to 11 guests) $1,590 N/A Boat Cruise & Picnic Lunch - Adult (15 years and older) per person $120 Boat Cruise & Picnic Lunch - Child (5 - 14 years old) per person $40 Boat Cruise - Infant (0 - 4 years old) Free of charge Full Day Half Day Infants Picnic Lunch (2 - 4 year olds) $20 $990 N/A $1,190 N/A Fly back Fixed Wing $420/adult $1,390 - $260/child N/A Helicopter fly back $POA Duration: Full Day Time: 7:15am to 6:45pm Inclusions: Hotel transfers and a private guide Additional: Milford Sound boat cruise and picnic lunch Optional: Fly back from Milford Sound to Queenstown by helicopter or small plane Email: lee@alpineadventures.co.nz www.alpineadventures.co.nz Tel: +64 27 257 4632 (AlpineA) Queenstown, New Zealand
DAY TOURS Mt Cook Private Tour Full Day Embark on a journey to the Mt Cook region renowned for its glaciers, turquoise lakes, wide open valleys and snow-capped mountains. Take a scenic drive through the rugged Kawarau gorge and through the dramatic Lindis Pass. Arriving in Omarama, home to the merino sheep, Icebreaker clothing and visit the natural wonder of the Clay Cliffs. Stop at the picturesque Lake Pukaki, a glacial lake that is famous for its milky turquoise colour before we encounter the splendour of Aoraki/Mt Cook, New Zealand’s highest mountain in Mt Cook village. Optional: Mt Cook Scenic Helicopter Flight – 55 minutes flight around the top of Aoraki/Mt Cook and a landing on the Tasman Glacier. During summer, option to hike the renowned Hooker Valley up to the terminal lake where you will be immersed in awe-inspiring landscapes of the Southern Alps, in the shadow of Aoraki/Mt Cook with alpine streams and glaciers. Returning to Queenstown, we can stop at Twizel to visit a local salmon farm and at Cromwell famed for its stone fruit. We can also customise the Mt Cook Private Tour to create the perfect day specifically designed for you, your family or group to incorporate your interests Full Day Half Day $990 Full Day N/ADay Half Luxury Private Vehicle - Land Rover Discovery (1 to 3 guests) $1,190 N/A N/A Luxury Private Vehicle - Mercedes Sprinter (4 to 6 guests) $1,390 $1,390 N/A N/A Luxury Private Vehicle - Mercedes Sprinter (7 to 11 guests) $1,590 N/A Mt Cook Scenic Helicopter Flight $605 (min. 2 people required) Duration: Full Day Time: 8am to 5:30pm (can be on Request) Inclusions: Hotel transfers and private guide Additional: Lunch (various options based on your preference) Optional: Mt Cook Scenic Helicopter Flight Email: lee@alpineadventures.co.nz www.alpineadventures.co.nz Tel: +64 27 257 4632 (AlpineA) Queenstown, New Zealand
DAY TOURS Wanaka Private Tour Full Day Experience the spectacular scenery of Lake Wanaka, Cardrona valley and the local region. Take a scenic drive up over the Crown Range towards Cardrona with incredible views looking back towards the Remarkables and Lake Wakatipu. Travel through the Cardrona valley with a stop at the iconic Cardrona Hotel. The journey continues to Wanaka where during summer we carry on to Makaroa to experience a short walk through the famous, crystal clear Blue Pools. Following lunch, we will visit that Wanaka tree, walk along the lake front and you may choose to indulge in a wine tasting at Rippon vineyard on the lake or you may prefer to visit the Wanaka Lavender Farm to experience the tranquillity amongst 10 acres of lavender fields. We can also customise the Wanaka Private Tour to create the perfect day specifically designed for you, your family or group to incorporate your interests. Full Day Half Day Luxury Private Vehicle - Land Rover Discovery (1 to 3 guests) $990 N/A Luxury Private Vehicle - Mercedes Sprinter (4 to 6 guests) $1,190 N/A Luxury Private Vehicle - Mercedes Sprinter (7 to 11 guests) $1,390 N/A Duration: Full Day Time: 9am to 5pm (can be on Request) Inclusions: Hotel transfers and private guide Additional: Lunch (various options based on your preference) Optional: Wine tastings and Lavender Farm visit Email: lee@alpineadventures.co.nz www.alpineadventures.co.nz Tel: +64 27 257 4632 (AlpineA) Queenstown, New Zealand
WINE TOURS Queenstown & Central Otago Wine Tour Full / Half Day Experience the stunning wines from both the Bannockburn and Gibbston wine regions of Central Otago which are famed for its Pinot Noir. Take a scenic drive through the rugged Kawarau gorge to Bannockburn in the heart of the Central Otago wine region. Immerse your senses a wine tasting at one of Bannockburn’s top wineries or cellar doors. Savour wine at the Cellar Door of Mt Difficulty, perched high on famed Felton Road. Experience dining at their Winery Restaurant, showcasing local cuisine with dramatic views overlooking Lake Dunstan and the Cromwell basin. Journey back towards the Gibbston wine region, also known as the ‘Valley of the Vines’ to experience more world class Pinot Noir at some of the best wineries and cellar doors. Discover the essence of our Central Otago wines. Full Day Half Day We can also customise the Queenstown & Central Otago Wine Tour $990 to createN/A the perfect day $1,190 specifically designed for you, your family or group to incorporate your interests. N/A $1,390 N/A Full Day Half Day Luxury Private Vehicle - Land Rover Discovery (1 to 3 guests) $1,190 $890 Luxury Private Vehicle - Mercedes Sprinter (4 to 6 guests) $1,390 $1,090 Luxury Private Vehicle - Mercedes Sprinter (7 to 11 guests) $1,690 $1,490 Full Day: 10am to 5.30pm (can be on request) Half Day: 1pm to 5:30pm Inclusions: Hotel transfers, private guide & wine tastings Additional: Lunch (various options based on your preference) Email: lee@alpineadventures.co.nz www.alpineadventures.co.nz Tel: +64 27 257 4632 (AlpineA) Queenstown, New Zealand
WINE TOURS Queenstown Wine & Cardrona Distillery Tour Full / Half Day Combine stunning wine from Gibbston, known as ‘Valley of the Vines’ with artisan spirits from the Southern Alps. Take a scenic drive up over the Crown Range with incredible views looking back towards the Remarkables and Lake Wakatipu before we carry on through the Cardrona valley. Journey through the working distillery, housing the very best in copper stills, discover the secrets to Cardrona’s artisan spirits, step inside their barrelhouse and finish with a tutored tasting at the Cardrona Distillery. Immerse yourself in the Gibbston wine region, experience world class Pinot Noir at some of the best wineries and cellar doors. Discover the essence of our Central Otago wines and Southern Alps spirits. We can also customise the Queenstown Wine & Cardrona Distillery Tour to create the perfect day Full Day specifically designed for you, your family or group to incorporate your interests. Half Day $990 N/A $1,190 Full Day N/A Day Half Luxury Private Vehicle - Land Rover Discovery (1 to 3 guests) $1,390 $1,290 N/A $990 Luxury Private Vehicle - Mercedes Sprinter (4 to 6 guests) $1,490 $1,190 Luxury Private Vehicle - Mercedes Sprinter (7 to 11 guests) $1,790 $1,590 Full Day: 10am to 5.30pm (can be on request) Half Day: 1pm to 5:30pm Inclusions: Hotel transfers, private guide, distillery tour and wine tastings Additional: Lunch (various options based on your preference) Email: lee@alpineadventures.co.nz www.alpineadventures.co.nz Tel: +64 27 257 4632 (AlpineA) Queenstown, New Zealand
WINE TOURS Queenstown Sweet Escape - Wine & Honey Tour Full / Half Day Taste award-winning wines from the Valley of the Vines and immerse yourself in New Zealand’s famous manuka honey industry. Your artisan adventure begins when we pick you up and transport you to the beautiful Grant family Bee Farm in the comfort and safety of your own Land Rover Discovery or Mercedes van. Indulge in a honey tasting experience and enjoy a selection of five artisan honeys from different parts of New Zealand including local raw honey and premium manuka honey. Uncover the rich history of the region, its diverse flora, and unique geography, and get up close and personal with these industrious bees in their large see-through observation hive. Choose one of three hands-on private experiences with a bee keeper. You can make your own beeswax candles and honey soap, spin and bottle your own honey to take home with you, or for the adventurous bee lover why not climb into your own protective bee suit and experience Being-a- Beekeeper (unavailable during colder months as the hive can’t be opened). Full Day Half Day Your personal guide will then transport you through picturesque Queenstown landscapes to the $990 N/A Gibbston Valley wine region – known as the ‘Valley of the Vines’ – for an afternoon of relaxation $1,190 N/A and indulgence. Nestled between rugged schist mountains and the rocky Kawarau River gorge, the $1,390 N/A region’s renowned for world-class Pinot Noir and breathtaking vistas. Visit some of the best wineries and cellar doors in the region and sample their diverse tasting lists, indulge in a winery lunch or kick back and enjoy the views over an artisanal cheese board. Our local personal guides love to tailor each tour to suit your interests and tastes. Get in touch to customise your tour and make your Queenstown adventure one to remember. Continued... Email: lee@alpineadventures.co.nz www.alpineadventures.co.nz Tel: +64 27 257 4632 (AlpineA) Queenstown, New Zealand
WINE TOURS Queenstown Sweet Escape - Wine & Honey Tour Full / Half Day Winery Lunch Recommendations We’re lucky to have some of the best gourmet dining, award-winning vineyards and charming local cafés in New Zealand. Lunch options can be tailored to suit every taste, leaving your palate singing! Akarua Wines & Kitchen by Artisan | Gibbston Valley Winery Restaurant | Amisfield Bistro Full Day Half Day Luxury Private Vehicle - Land Rover Discovery (1 to 3 guests) $1,190 $890 Luxury Private Vehicle - Mercedes Sprinter (4 to 6 guests) $1,390 $1,090 Luxury Private Vehicle - Mercedes Sprinter (7 to 11 guests) $1,690 $1,490 Add: Make your own beeswax candles and honey soap (private) $85 pp Add: Spin and bottle your own honey (private) $85 pp Add: Experience Being-a-Beekeeper (private) $120 pp Full Day Half Day $990 N/A Full Day: 10am to 5.30pm (can be on request) $1,190 N/A Half Day: 1pm to 5:30pm $1,390 N/A Inclusions: Hotel transfers, private guide, private honey experience, honey and wine tastings Additional: Winery Lunch (various options based on your preference) Email: lee@alpineadventures.co.nz www.alpineadventures.co.nz Tel: +64 27 257 4632 (AlpineA) Queenstown, New Zealand
WINE TOURS Mt Difficulty, Cloudy Bay Shed & Gibbston Wine Tour Full Day Join us as we transport wine lovers to some of Central Otago’s most exclusive wine tasting experiences on this all-inclusive full-day wine and dine escape. Sit back and enjoy one of the world’s most scenic vineyard journeys as your personal guide transports you through picturesque Kawarau Gorge in the comfort of our Land Rover Discovery or Mercedes van to Bannockburn, the heart of the Central Otago wine region. Visit the charming town of Bannockburn before indulging in a wine tasting at one of the region’s top wineries, Mt Difficulty, perched high on the famed Felton Road. We enjoy lunch at their winery restaurant with dramatic views across Lake Dunstan and the Cromwell basin. Choose any main from their locally-sourced menu to enjoy with your choice of wine, or indulge in a decadent cheese board with chef’s selection of local cheese and artisan accompaniments before continuing our adventure. We arrive at the renowned, multi-award-winning Cloudy Bay winery for a tasting. Enjoy this unique opportunity to meet the people behind the wine and delve into their fascinating winemaking philosophy. Here we have the option to add a private vineyard tour or extended tailor-made private Lakeview Room wine tasting for those who would like a fully immersive Full Day Half Day experience. $990 N/A Next we venture into Gibbston wine region the ‘Valley of the Vines’, nestled betweenN/A $1,190 rugged schist mountains and the rocky Kawarau River gorge. Here we can sample more $1,390 N/A Pinot Noir world-class before enjoying a scenic drive back towards Queenstown. Our local personal guides love to tailor each tour to suit your interests, tastes and abilities. Get in touch to customise your tour and ensure your Queenstown adventure is truly memorable. Add Ons: Continued... Email: lee@alpineadventures.co.nz www.alpineadventures.co.nz Tel: +64 27 257 4632 (AlpineA) Queenstown, New Zealand
WINE TOURS Mt Difficulty, Cloudy Bay Shed & Gibbston Wine Tour Full Day Exclusive Cloudy Bay Shed Back Vintage Tasting Enjoy the ultimate wine-tasting experience with this private two-hour tasting at Cloudy Bay. Sample exclusive back vintages and unearth the complexity and elegance synonymous with this award- winning winery. Your private Cloudy Bay ambassador will tailor the tasting to your interests and preferences, while you learn about the trials and tribulations of winemaking in this challenging region. Cloudy Bay Shed Vineyard Tour Immerse yourself in the inner workings of an award-winning winery while sipping from a flute of Pelorus NV in this private vineyard experience. Your personal Cloudy Bay ambassador or vineyard manager will be your host as they transport you across their picturesque vineyards and grounds. It’s the perfect way to learn about the unique growing conditions and everyday life of a winemaker in Central Otago. Full Day Half Day Luxury Private Vehicle - Land Rover Discovery (1 to 3 guests) $1,690 N/A Luxury Private Vehicle - Mercedes Sprinter (4 to 6 guests) $2,230 N/A Luxury Private Vehicle - Mercedes Sprinter (7 to 11 guests) $3,230 N/A Full Day Half Day Add: Exclusive Cloudy Bay Shed Back Vintage Tasting $190 $990 pp N/A Add: Cloudy Bay Shed Vineyard Tour (for up-to 4 people) $250 $1,190pp N/A $1,390 N/A Duration: Full Day Times: 10.30am to 5pm (can be on request) Inclusions: Hotel transfers, private guide, lunch at Mt Difficulty, wine tastings at Cloudy Bay plus a wine tasting in Gibbston. Available: All year round Note: Winter availability is Tuesday to Saturday Email: lee@alpineadventures.co.nz www.alpineadventures.co.nz Tel: +64 27 257 4632 (AlpineA) Queenstown, New Zealand
HIKES Routeburn Track Hike Privately Guided Full Day Embrace yourself for the ultimate alpine adventure day hike with breath-taking scenery, majestic peaks, crystal clear waters, native birds and flora & fauna. The Routeburn Track is one of New Zealand’s nine Great Walks and was named one of the top eleven trails in the world by National Geographic Adventure magazine. We start our journey leisurely hiking alongside the picturesque Route Burn river before heading up to Bridal Veil Waterfall and a swing bridge then leads us through to the Routeburn Flats. You will learn about the Maori history, bird life, flora and fauna in this remarkable part of New Zealand. If you are feeling adventurous we can continue hiking through spectacular beech forest up to the Routeburn Falls Hut. Discover the cascading waterfalls and take in epic views of the Routeburn Flats and the Humboldt Mountains. Full Day Half Day Luxury Private Vehicle - Land Rover Discovery (1 to 3 guests) $990 N/A Luxury Private Vehicle - Mercedes Sprinter (4 to 6 guests) Full Day $1,190 Half Day N/A Luxury Private Vehicle - Mercedes Sprinter (7 to 11 guests) $990 $1,390 N/A $1,190 N/A $1,390 N/A Duration: Full Day Time: 8:30am to 5:30pm (approx) Inclusions: Hotel transfers and private guide Additional: Lunch Available: October to April Details: Routeburn Flats – 13km/8 miles return, easy 3 to 3.5 hour return hike or the Routeburn Falls Hut - 17.6km /11 miles return hike, moderate 6 to 7 hour return hike. Rating: Routeburn Flats – Easy or the Routeburn Falls Hut – Moderate Email: lee@alpineadventures.co.nz www.alpineadventures.co.nz Tel: +64 27 257 4632 (AlpineA) Queenstown, New Zealand
HIKES Rob Roy Glacier Hike Privately Guided Full Day Discover a dramatic alpine day hike where the landscape takes you on a journey with glaciers, waterfalls, sheer rock cliffs and snowfields. Rob Roy Glacier is in Mt Aspiring National Park, part of Te Wähipounamu meaning ‘Place of Greenstone’ and is one of the special places in the world to be listed with UNESCO World Heritage status. Take a scenic drive up and over the Crown Range, through the Cardrona Valley, follow Lake Wanaka and continue through the Matukituki Valley which leads us into spectacular Mt Aspiring National Park. We start at Raspberry Flats, it is a short valley walk, cross a swing bridge over the West Matukituki River before a steady climb up through a small gorge alongside Rob Roy stream and journey through native Beech forest. Rob Roy Glacier itself remains hidden for most of the trail, but now and then the veil of native Beech forest slips to reveal teasing glimpses of white contrasted against the blue sky. We are then rewarded with unobstructed views of the Rob Roy glacier hanging thousands of feet above us, as you try to capture its grandeur and tranquillity. Full Day Half Day Luxury Private Vehicle - Land Rover Discovery (1 to 3 guests) $990 $990 N/A N/A Luxury Private Vehicle - Mercedes Sprinter (4 to 6 guests) $1,190 $1,190 N/A N/A Luxury Private Vehicle - Mercedes Sprinter (7 to 11 guests) $1,390 N/A $1,390 N/A Duration: Full Day Time: 8am to 5:30pm (approx) Inclusions: Hotel transfers and private guide Additional: Lunch Available: October to April Details: 10km return, moderate 3.5 to 4 hour return hike Rating: Easy to moderate (some uphill walking) Email: lee@alpineadventures.co.nz www.alpineadventures.co.nz Tel: +64 27 257 4632 (AlpineA) Queenstown, New Zealand
HIKES Remarkables Lake Alta Privately Guided Half Day Encounter the picturesque glacial Lake Alta at the top of the Remarkables mountains with breath-taking views overlooking Queenstown. Start with a stunning drive up to the Remarkables ski field base, located at 1600m before we take a steady climb up to Shadow Basin at 1900m. You then traverse across the ridge line, take in the spectacular alpine views and before heading across to Lake Alta. Lake Alta is a glacier lake tucked up in the mountain range and hidden under snow during most winters. It was also the site of many movies – the 1999 movie Vertical Limit and more recently the Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit. Head towards the ridge line to take in the spectacular views across the Wakatipu valley and you may be lucky to encounter the cheeky Kea (native alpine parrot), chamois and deer. Full Day Half Day Full $990 Day Half N/A Day Luxury Private Vehicle - Land Rover Discovery (1 to 3 guests) N/A $1,190 $660 N/A Luxury Private Vehicle - Mercedes Sprinter (4 to 6 guests) N/A $790 $1,390 N/A Luxury Private Vehicle - Mercedes Sprinter (7 to 11 guests) N/A $960 Duration: Half Day Times: 8am to 12:30pm and 1pm to 5:30pm (can be on request) Inclusions: Hotel transfers and private guide Available: October to April (depending on snow levels) Details: 2 to 3 hour hike Rating: Moderate, some off piste Email: lee@alpineadventures.co.nz www.alpineadventures.co.nz Tel: +64 27 257 4632 (AlpineA) Queenstown, New Zealand
HIKES Aoraki/Mt Cook Hooker Valley Hike Full Day Embark on a full day hiking adventure to Mount Cook National Park’s Hooker Valley to wonder at dazzling iceberg lakes, sky-scraping peaks and spectacular glaciers. Begin your adventure with a scenic drive through the rugged Kawarau Gorge. Sit back and enjoy constantly evolving landscapes through the dramatic Lindis Pass from comfort of your own Land Rover Discovery or Mercedes van. Never miss a photo opportunity with flexibility to stop, jump out of the car and breathe in the crisp mountain air wherever and whenever you like. We discover picturesque Lake Pukaki, a glacial lake that’s famed for its milky turquoise colour, before arriving at spectacular Aoraki/Mount Cook. Aoraki means Cloud Piercer and reaches 3,724 metres (12,218 feet), making it New Zealand’s highest mountain. We begin our hike in the renowned and sacred Tōpuni area of the Hooker Valley. Learn about rich Maori history and ancient legends of the region as we traverse across the first of three swing bridges, soaking up views across Mueller Lake and Mount Sefton. Winding through the Hooker Valley keep an eye out for the Mount Cook buttercup (the world’s biggest buttercup) and local wildlife including our cheeky Kea (native alpine parrot), chamois and deer. Enjoy sweeping alpine views, snow-capped mountain peaks and vast open valleys sprawling with alpine tussocks before arriving at the terminal glacier lake. Here we pause to soak up views of majestic glaciers, towering Aoraki/Mount Cook and the spectacular Southern Alps before returning along the same track. Learn more about the Hooker Valley Track here, renowned as one of the top five-day hikes in New Zealand. Our local personal guides love to tailor each tour to suit your interests Full Day andHalftastes. Day Get in touch to customise your hike and make your Queenstown adventure one $990to remember. N/A $1,190 Full Day N/A Half Day Luxury Private Vehicle - Land Rover Discovery (1 to 3 guests) $1,390 $1,190 N/A Luxury Private Vehicle - Mercedes Sprinter (4 to 6 guests) $1,390 N/A Luxury Private Vehicle - Mercedes Sprinter (7 to 11 guests) $1,590 N/A Duration: Full Day Times: 8am to 6pm Inclusions: Hotel transfers and private guide Additional: Picnic Lunch Available: October to April (depending on snow levels & weather) Distance: 1.5hr - 2hr Hike Rating: Easy Email: lee@alpineadventures.co.nz www.alpineadventures.co.nz Tel: +64 27 257 4632 (AlpineA) Queenstown, New Zealand
HIKES Hike to Sam Summers Mining Hut Half Day Experience pristine alpine vistas and walk in the footsteps of goldmining pioneers on this half-day adventure through classic New Zealand high-country bush. Begin your journey with a beautiful scenic drive along Glenorchy Road. Renowned as “one of the most beautiful drives in the world”, the road hugs the turquoise shores of Lake Wakatipu as it winds through valleys and around mountain peaks. We start our hiking adventure with a gentle climb through pristine native beech and Manuka forest. Keep an eye out for historic gold mining relics as your personal local guide explains the rich history and folklore of the trail. Keep an eye out for spectacular waterfalls and an ‘ear out’ for the thunderous roar of raging water in the canyon below as we listen for the distinctive songs of our native birds -- tui, native wood pigeons and bellbirds. Discover hidden water races and old tailings, and take a peek into a 24m-long, Full Day 10m-high tail race Half Day tunnel, hand-built during the goldmining era. $990 N/A $1,190 N/A Explore Sam Summers hut, an original goldmining home built from local schist rock and tin, letting $1,390 N/A your imagination wander as you step back in time to visualise the hard life of Sam Summers, a goldmining prospector who lived there for over a decade. Up on the ridgeline we enjoy picturesque views across Lake Wakatipu and Lake Dispute before crossing over 12 Mile Creek on our return to Queenstown. Our local personal guides love to tailor each tour to suit your interests and tastes. Get in touch to customise your hike and make your Queenstown adventure one to remember. Continued... Email: lee@alpineadventures.co.nz www.alpineadventures.co.nz Tel: +64 27 257 4632 (AlpineA) Queenstown, New Zealand
HIKES Hike to Sam Summers Mining Hut Half Day Full Day Half Day Luxury Private Vehicle - Land Rover Discovery (1 to 3 guests) N/A $660 Luxury Private Vehicle - Mercedes Sprinter (4 to 6 guests) N/A $790 Luxury Private Vehicle - Mercedes Sprinter (7 to 11 guests) N/A $960 Duration: Half Day Times: 8am to 12:30pm and 1pm to 5:30pm (can be on request) Inclusions: Hotel transfers and private guide Available: September to May (depending on snow levels and weather) Details: 2 to 4 hour hike Rating: Easy Full Day Half Day $990 N/A $1,190 N/A $1,390 N/A Email: lee@alpineadventures.co.nz www.alpineadventures.co.nz Tel: +64 27 257 4632 (AlpineA) Queenstown, New Zealand
HIKES Waterfalls and Staircase Creek Hike Half Day - Exclusive Access Ditch the crowds and discover classic New Zealand landscapes, towering waterfalls and pristine natural bush on this exclusive half day hiking adventure tracing the steps of our early settlers. Begin your adventure with a picturesque drive south of Queenstown, winding our way alongside the turquoise shores of Lake Wakatipu and the towering Remarkables mountain range. Sit back and enjoy stunning vistas as we climb the Devil’s Staircase Road towards Kingston and Staircase Creek. There’s plenty of spots to stop, jump out of the car and breathe in crisp mountain air and take photos along the way. Our unique hiking experience begins on the breathtaking Loch Lennhe Station, an 11,000ha sheep and cattle farm that spans the Hector Range to the Nevis River. Alpine Adventures has partnered with Loch Lennhe Station to provideFullthisDay uniqueHalf and Day exclusive hiking experience, allowing you to wander through spectacular alpine$990landscapesN/Aand discover cascading waterfalls without crowds of tourists competing for photos. $1,190 N/A $1,390 N/A Expansive views are all around you as your personal guide explains the rich history of the station and points out local flora and fauna including the kea, the world’s only alpine parrot, and the kereru, our native wood pigeon. Keep an eye out for some of the station’s cattle and wild deer. Continued... Email: lee@alpineadventures.co.nz www.alpineadventures.co.nz Tel: +64 27 257 4632 (AlpineA) Queenstown, New Zealand
HIKES Waterfalls and Staircase Creek Hike Half Day - Exclusive Access Following in the footsteps of those early settlers, we make our way towards the cascading Staircase Creek, where your local guide describes how ingenious goldminers used the waterway to carry water for there gold mining equipment in the valley. Learn about the rich history and current farming practices of Loch Lennhe Station as we make our way back along the trail and depart for Queenstown. Our local personal guides love to tailor each tour to suit your interests and tastes. Get in touch to customise your hike and make your Queenstown adventure one to remember. Full Day Half Day Luxury Private Vehicle - Land Rover Discovery (1 to 3 guests) N/A $660 Luxury Private Vehicle - Mercedes Sprinter (4 to 6 guests) N/A $790 Luxury Private Vehicle - Mercedes Sprinter (7 to 11 guests) Full Day N/A Half Day $960 $990 N/A Duration: Half Day $1,190 N/A Times: 8am to 12:30pm and 1pm to 5:30pm (can be on request) $1,390 N/A Inclusions: Hotel transfers and private guide Available: All year round Distance: 1.5 hour hike Rating: Easy Email: lee@alpineadventures.co.nz www.alpineadventures.co.nz Tel: +64 27 257 4632 (AlpineA) Queenstown, New Zealand
HIKES Lake Sylvan Hike Half Day Immerse yourself in breathtaking scenery, and stroll through old-growth forests and moraine river terraces on this half day hike to Mount Aspiring National Park’s Lake Sylvan. Begin your adventure with a spectacular scenic drive to Glenorchy. Recognised as “one of the most beautiful drives in the world”, the road hugs the turquoise shores of Lake Wakatipu as it winds through valleys and around mountain peaks. Relax in the comfort of your Land Rover Discovery or Mercedes van and enjoy the flexibility of stopping wherever and whenever you like for photo opportunities or rest stops. When we reach the head of the trail we begin our adventure on foot, crossing a swing bridge over the Routeburn River and winding our way through towering red beech forest to the perfect viewing point at Lake Sylvan. Your personal local guide will explain the rich Maori history of the region and point out native flora and fauna as you keep an eye out for our endangered yellowhead/mōhua and New Zealand’s smallest native bird the rifleman. Soak up the tranquillity of this pristine environment, before our return hike along a 1920s tramline loop. The track was used for transporting native beech trees to the valley floor which early settlers used for building boats. See the regenerating beech forest in this cutover area of Full Day land Half Daybefore heading back towards Queenstown. $990 N/A Full Day Half Day $1,190 N/A Luxury Private Vehicle - Land Rover Discovery (1 to 3 guests) N/A $660 $1,390 N/A Luxury Private Vehicle - Mercedes Sprinter (4 to 6 guests) N/A $790 Luxury Private Vehicle - Mercedes Sprinter (7 to 11 guests) N/A $960 Duration: Half Day Times: 8am to 12:30pm and 1pm to 5:30pm (can be on request) Inclusions: Hotel transfers and private guide Available: September to May Distance: 1 – 2 hour hike Rating: Easy Email: lee@alpineadventures.co.nz www.alpineadventures.co.nz Tel: +64 27 257 4632 (AlpineA) Queenstown, New Zealand
HELI HIKES Middle Earth Waterfalls Heli Hike Private Guide & Helicopter Walk in the footsteps of Bilbo from The Hobbit, through the magical valley to the Middle Earth Waterfalls. Board your privately chartered helicopter, experience remarkable scenery flying high over the Moonlight saddle and Richardson Mountains to Mt Earnslaw. Land in the valley to embark on your trek through native tussock fields and rolling high-country farmland, experience how it transforms into glaciers and plunging waterfalls. Follow the track, created by the wild White Tail deer often seen roaming around, learn about the flora & fauna and local history of this captivating location. Reach the head of the valley where you will be in awe of the majestic waterfalls and the hanging glacier of the Earnslaw Burn, as it towers 1,000 metres above you. Tolkien fans can walk under the Middle Earth waterfalls, seen when they depart Rivendell to continue their quest and for those who have not seen the film, you will be equally impressed by the surrealFull Day views. Half Day $990 N/A Private Helicopter - 1 to 3 guests (subject to weights) $1,190 $3,900 N/A Private Helicopter - 4 to 5 guests (subject to weights) $1,390 $4,700 N/A Private Helicopter - 6 plus guests $POA Duration: 2.5-3 hours (approx) Time: 8am or 1pm (can be on request) Inclusions: Hotel transfers, chartered helicopter and private guide Available: September to May (depending on snow levels) Distance: 1 hour hike Rating: Easy Email: lee@alpineadventures.co.nz www.alpineadventures.co.nz Tel: +64 27 257 4632 (AlpineA) Queenstown, New Zealand
HELI HIKES Remarkables Lake Alta Heli Hike Private Guide & Helicopter Encounter the picturesque glacial Lake Alta at the top of the Remarkables mountains and experience stunning helicopter views overlooking Queenstown. Board your privately chartered helicopter, experience breath-taking scenery as you fly to the Remarkables ski field base, located at 1600m before we take a steady climb up to Shadow Basin at 1900m. You then traverse across the ridge line, take in the spectacular alpine views and before heading across to Lake Alta. Lake Alta is a glacier lake tucked up in the mountain range and hidden under snow during most winters. It was also the site of many movies – the 1999 movie Vertical Limit and more recently the Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit. Head towards the ridge line where your helicopter will be waiting but first, take in the spectacular views across the Wakatipu valley and you may be lucky to encounter the cheeky Kea (native alpine parrot), chamois and deer. Full Day Half Day $990 N/A Private Helicopter - 1 to 3 guests (subject to weights) $2,600 $1,190 N/A Private Helicopter - 4 to 5 guests (subject to weights) $3,200 $1,390 N/A Private Helicopter (6 plus guests) $POA Duration: 3 hours (approx) Time: 8am or 1pm (can be on request) Inclusions: Hotel transfers, chartered helicopter and private guide Available: October to April (depending on snow levels) Distance: 2 hour hike Rating: Moderate, some off piste Email: lee@alpineadventures.co.nz www.alpineadventures.co.nz Tel: +64 27 257 4632 (AlpineA) Queenstown, New Zealand
HELI HIKES High-Country Heli Hike Private Guide & Helicopter - Exclusive Access Experience a unique heli hike adventure on a spectacular high-country station by combining awe-inspiring aerial views with ‘on foot’ exploration. Leave the tourist trail behind and soar high above Lake Dunstan for breathtaking views across the Southern Alps and towards Mount Cook before embarking on an exclusive hiking experience on family-owned Lowburn Station. Your adventure begins as we transport you to your privately chartered helicopter. We fly high above world-class vineyards and the rugged Karawaru Gorge where you will see historic goldmining remnants before landing at the station. Located on the Pisa Range, Lowburn Station is a picturesque 5,000ha working farm with sheep, cattle and alpacas that has sweeping views across Lake Dunstan, Cromwell and Bannockburn wine regions. Delve into the history and significance of the family station and experience first- hand the inner workings of a high-country farm. Full Day Half Day $990 N/A We begin our hiking adventure by traversing the highest ridgeline $1,190 N/Awandering on the station, $1,390 through fields of alpine tussocks. Learn about Maori and goldmining history and howN/A the Cromwell Basin is evolving into a world-renowned wine region. Enjoy spectacular alpine vistas, breathe in fresh mountain air and immerse yourself in nature while listening for the distinct song of our native birds. Our private helicopter meets us here and we enjoy a scenic descent across alpine high-country before returning to Queenstown. Continued... Email: lee@alpineadventures.co.nz www.alpineadventures.co.nz Tel: +64 27 257 4632 (AlpineA) Queenstown, New Zealand
HELI HIKES High-Country Heli Hike Private Guide & Helicopter - Exclusive Access Add on: While you’re in the heart of Central Otago (famed for its Pinot Noir), take the opportunity to unwind and relax with lunch at the Mt Difficulty Winery Restaurant and savour some of their world-class wines before flying back to Queenstown. Our local personal guides love to tailor each tour to suit your interests and tastes. Get in touch to customise your hike and make your Queenstown adventure one to remember. Private Helicopter - 1 to 3 guests (subject to weights) $3,200 Add on: Mt Difficulty Landing and Lunch $1,200 Private Helicopter - 4 to 5 guests (subject to weights) $3,900 Add on: Mt Difficulty Landing and Lunch $1,800 Private Helicopter (6 plus guests) $POA Duration: Half Day or Full Day with Mt Difficulty lunch add on Full Time: 8:30am to 12.30pm and 1pm to 5pm (can be on request) or; 9am to Day with 2:30pm HalfMtDay Difficulty lunch add on $990 N/A Inclusions: Hotel transfers, chartered helicopter and private guide $1,190 N/A Optional Add On: Mt Difficulty Winery lunch & wine tasting add on $1,390 N/A Available: September to April Distance: 2 to 3 hour hike (can be longer on request) Rating: Easy (option to increase to moderate level) Email: lee@alpineadventures.co.nz www.alpineadventures.co.nz Tel: +64 27 257 4632 (AlpineA) Queenstown, New Zealand
HELI HIKES Skippers Canyon Heli Hike Private Guide & Helicopter Follow in the footsteps of our goldmining pioneers in spectacular Skippers Canyon on this full day heli hike adventure. Combine the best of both worlds with a breathtaking scenic flight over Queenstown’s iconic mountain landscapes and famous Shotover River, before hitting historic trails nestled beneath Mount Aurum. Your heli hike adventure begins as we transport you to Queenstown Airport to board your privately chartered helicopter and ascend over the turquoise lakes, snow-capped peaks and vast canyons surrounding Queenstown. We fly over the world famous Shotover River and New Zealand’s first hydroelectric power scheme, built in pursuit of gold in the 1860’s. Experience jaw dropping views as we venture deep into Queenstown high country and land below Mount Aurum (Mount Gold), amongst the pioneering relics of the 1880’s gold rush. Here our adventure on foot begin as your personal local guide navigates Full Day Half DaySkippers you through Canyon to historic mountain huts and Dynamo Flat - New Zealand’s first$990 hydroelectricN/A power scheme -- before embarking on a five to seven-hour guided hike through stunning$1,190 N/A alpine wilderness. $1,390 N/A Enjoy one of New Zealand’s best kept secrets as you wander alongside pristine rivers, through alpine herb and fruit fields, towering native forests and tranquil waterfalls. At historic Skippers Point your local guide will explain the rich goldmining history of the region as you walk in the footsteps of our ancestors. Discover the remains of Mt Aurum Homestead, which sadly burned down in 2018, and learn stories of early families and pioneers who forged a hard living from this dramatic landscape. Continued... Email: lee@alpineadventures.co.nz www.alpineadventures.co.nz Tel: +64 27 257 4632 (AlpineA) Queenstown, New Zealand
HELI HIKES Skippers Canyon Heli Hike Private Guide & Helicopter Wander through Skippers Point’s historic buildings and beautiful cemetery before we meet our private helicopter for a scenic flight back to Queenstown. Our local personal guides love to tailor each tour to suit your interests and tastes. Get in touch to customise your hike and make your Queenstown adventure one to remember. Private Helicopter - 1 to 3 guests (subject to weights) $3,900 Private Helicopter - 4 to 5 guests (subject to weights) $4,700 Private Helicopter (6 plus guests) $POA Duration: Full Day Time: 9am to 5pm (can be on request) Inclusions: Hotel transfers, chartered helicopter, private guide and picnic lunch Available: September to April Full Day Half Day Distance: 5 to 7-hour hike (can be shorter on request) $990 N/A Rating: Easy to Intermediate with some river crossings $1,190 N/A $1,390 N/A Email: lee@alpineadventures.co.nz www.alpineadventures.co.nz Tel: +64 27 257 4632 (AlpineA) Queenstown, New Zealand
HELI HIKES Loch Linnhe Station Heli Hike Private Guide & Helicopter -Exclusive Access Take to the skies and the trails in this exclusive half-day heli hike adventure to picturesque Loch Linnhe Station. Enjoy a spectacular scenic flight over the famous Remarkables mountain range and shimmering Lake Wakatipu before touching down on this remote high-country farm for an exclusive hiking adventure. Your heli hike experience begins as we transport you to your privately chartered helicopter at Queenstown Airport. Enjoy a scenic flight as we soar over spectacular mountain vistas and turquoise lakes before landing on the station. Here we begin our unique hiking experience on this 11,000 ha sheep and cattle farm, spanning the Hector Range to the Nevis River. Alpine Adventures has partnered with Loch Linnhe Station to provide this unique and exclusive heli hike experience that allows you to wander through spectacular alpineFull Day landscapes Half andDay discover cascading waterfalls without crowds of tourists competing for photos. $990 N/A $1,190 N/A Enjoy exploring vast mountain vistas as your personal guide explains the $1,390 N/A rich history of the station and points out local flora and fauna including the kea, the world’s only alpine parrot and our native wood pigeon the kereru, as well as spot some of the station’s cattle and wild deer. Learn about the rich history and current farming practices of the station as we make our way back along the trail to meet our private helicopter and descend towards Queenstown. Continued... Email: lee@alpineadventures.co.nz www.alpineadventures.co.nz Tel: +64 27 257 4632 (AlpineA) Queenstown, New Zealand
HELI HIKES Loch Linnhe Station Heli Hike Private Guide & Helicopter -Exclusive Access Our local personal guides love to tailor each tour to suit your interests and tastes. Get in touch to customise your heli hike and make your Queenstown adventure one to remember. Private Helicopter - 1 to 3 guests (subject to weights) $3,900 Add on: Mt Difficulty Landing and Lunch $1,200 Private Helicopter - 4 to 5 guests (subject to weights) $4,700 Add on: Mt Difficulty Landing and Lunch $1,800 Private Helicopter (6 plus guests) $POA Duration: 3 hours (approx) Time: 8:30am to 12.30pm and 1pm to 5pm (can be on request) Inclusions: Hotel transfers, chartered helicopter and private guide and Lunch Available: September to April Distance: 3 hour hike (can be longer on request) Rating: Easy (option to increase to moderate level) Full Day Half Day $990 N/A $1,190 N/A $1,390 N/A Email: lee@alpineadventures.co.nz www.alpineadventures.co.nz Tel: +64 27 257 4632 (AlpineA) Queenstown, New Zealand
HELI HIKES Cecil Peak Heli Hike Private Guide & Helicopter Combine a breathtaking scenic flight and exclusive hiking adventure on this unique half day heli hike experience. Soar high above Lake Wakatipu, enjoying spectacular views across Queenstown and towards Fiordland National Park before touching down on the iconic Cecil Peak Station for a once-in-a-lifetime hiking adventure. Your heli hike experience begins as we transport you to your privately chartered helicopter at Queenstown Airport. Take in the panoramic views as we fly across shimmering Lake Wakatipu towards Cecil Peak, before landing on the high-country station at a height of 1,978m (6,490 ft). Cecil Peak Station offers exclusive access to Alpine Adventures’ unique heli-hiking experience on their 13,000ha working farm. Renowned for their merino sheep and cattle, you will experience the day-to-day workings of this remote alpine station in a rugged part of New Zealand. Immerse yourself in the secluded wilderness of the station as we begin our hiking adventure. Your personal guide will lead the way across deep valleys, down rugged spurs, through alpine tussocks, discovering sparkling alpine streams and crystal-clear lakes along the way. Breathe in the crisp alpine air and listen for the sounds of native birds as you soak up outstanding views throughout your hike. Lose yourself in nature and feel a sense of remoteness on this dreamlike alpine station. Our private helicopter meets us here before we enjoy a scenic descent back towards Queenstown. Our local personal guides love to tailor each tour to suit your interestsFull andDay tastes. Half Get in touch to Day customise your hike and make your Queenstown adventure one to remember. $990 N/A Private Helicopter - 1 to 3 guests (subject to weights) $1,190 $3,200 N/A Add on: Altitude par 3 golf experience at 4,500 feet $1,390 $475 pp N/A Private Helicopter - 4 to 5 guests (subject to weights) $3,900 Add on: Altitude par 3 golf experience at 4,500 feet $475 pp Private Helicopter (6 plus guests) $POA Duration: Half Day Time: 8:30am to 12.30pm and 1pm to 5pm (can be on request) Inclusions: Hotel transfers, chartered helicopter and private guide and lunch Available: September to April Distance: 3 hour hike (can be longer on request) Rating: Easy (option to increase to moderate level) Email: lee@alpineadventures.co.nz www.alpineadventures.co.nz Tel: +64 27 257 4632 (AlpineA) Queenstown, New Zealand
HELI ADVENTURES High-Country Heli Wine Tasting Experience 2.5 Hours - Exclusive Access Savour Central Otago wine on top of a high-country station on this unique heli wine tasting adventure. Alpine Adventures has exclusively partnered with Mt Rosa Wines to create this authentic experience where you can taste the region’s finest wines while perched amongst outstanding alpine high- country in one of the most remote and scenic wine growing regions in the world. Your adventure begins as we transport you to Queenstown Airport to board your privately chartered helicopter and ascend over beautiful Gibbston Valley to Mt Rosa Wines. We touch down to collect Mt Rosa Wines owner Guy Boanas who will personally take you through the wine tasting. Returning to the air, we soar above the rugged Kawarau Gorge with views as far as Mount Cook in the north and the Nevis Mountain Range to the south, to land on top of Lowburn Station. Located on the breathtaking Pisa Range, the station is a picturesque 5,000ha family working farm with sheep, cattle and alpacas, boasting sweeping views across Lake Dunstan, Cromwell and Bannockburn wine regions. Guy will take you on a wine tasting journey of five Mt Rosa Wines including Central Otago’s distinctive Pinot Noir. Indulge in a local artisan cheese board as you take in spectacular vistas across alpine meadows and rugged snow-capped peaks. Discover how this high-altitude area with challenging conditions has led to consistently superb wines, worldwide recognition and multiple international awards. We Full Day board Half Day our private helicopter and enjoy a scenic descent across towards Queenstown. $990 N/A $1,190 N/A Our local personal guides love to tailor each tour to suit your interests and $1,390 tastes. N/AGet in touch to customise your experience and make your Queenstown adventure one to remember. Private Helicopter - 1 to 3 guests (subject to weights) $3,900 Private Helicopter - 4 to 5 guests (subject to weights) $4,700 Private Helicopter - 6 plus guests $POA Duration: 2.5 hrs Times: (can be on request) Inclusions: Hotel transfers, Private Helicopter, Wine tastings and Guide Available: All Year (Weather pendant) Rating: Easy Email: lee@alpineadventures.co.nz www.alpineadventures.co.nz Tel: +64 27 257 4632 (AlpineA) Queenstown, New Zealand
HELI ADVENTURES Heli Wine Tour to Mt Difficulty & Cloudy Bay Shed Full Day Combine jaw dropping scenery with world-class Pinot Noir on this all-inclusive heli-wine experience. Be transported in style to some of Central Otago’s most exclusive wine tasting experiences while luxuriating in scenic aerial views across this renowned winegrowing region. Your wine tasting adventure begins as your personal guide transports you to Queenstown Airport to board your privately chartered helicopter. Enjoy breathtaking views across Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu before landing at one of the region’s top wineries, Mt Difficulty, perched high on the famed Felton Road. Sample some of the region’s best wines before enjoying lunch at its picturesque winery restaurant. Choose any main from their locally-sourced menu to enjoy with a glass of wine as you take in dramatic views across Lake Dunstan and the Cromwell basin, or indulge in a decadent cheese board with chef’s selection of local cheeses and artisan accompaniments before we continue our wine tasting adventure. Our helicopter meets us here before we ascend over spectacular lakes, gorges and vineyards to land on the renowned Cloudy Bay winery. Sample their award-winning collection in the exclusive Lakeview Room where your personal Cloudy Bay ambassador illustrates the complexity and elegance synonymous with this celebrated winery. Learn about the trials and tribulations of winemaking in this challenging region and meet the people behind the wine as you delve into Cloudy Bay’s fascinating winemaking philosophy. We board our private helicopter before enjoying a scenic flight back toFull Day Queenstown.Half Day $990 N/A Our local personal guides love to tailor each tour to suit your interests,$1,190 tastes and N/A abilities. Get in touch to customise your tour and make your Queenstown adventure one to $1,390remember. N/A Private Helicopter - 1 to 3 guests (subject to weights) $4,200 Private Helicopter - 4 to 5 guests (subject to weights) $7,100 Private Helicopter - 6 plus guests $POA Duration: Full Day Times: 11am to 4pm Inclusions: Hotel transfers, private guide, private helicopter lunch at Mt Difficulty, wine tastings at Cloudy Bay Shed. Available: All Year (Weather pendant) Note: Winter availability is Tuesday to Saturday Email: lee@alpineadventures.co.nz www.alpineadventures.co.nz Tel: +64 27 257 4632 (AlpineA) Queenstown, New Zealand
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