Supplier: M06964
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Base of operations: New Zealand -- Number of InfoHub client requests accepted: 267 |
New Zealand walking tours have been run by M06964 since 1993, when the company was called New Zealand Nature Safaris. Founded by Mark Brabyn, his vision was to offer visitors New Zealand walking tours using tourism to support conservation.
M06964 were judged best adventure operator at the 2001 New Zealand Tourism Awards. Our country is one of the most rewarding hiking destinations in the world. Nearly one quarter of the country is in its natural state - ancient rain-forests, silent fords, snow-capped alps, active volcanoes and rugged coastlines.
M06964 seeks out remote and wild places, where people can find challenge and adventure in harsh environments, or enjoy the simple pleasures of learning about New Zealand's unique wildlife, such as the kea (cheeky mountain parrot), and the endangered whio (blue duck).
M06964 aims to show people how to enjoy New Zealand's wild solitude and feel comfortable in its rich outdoors. Clients can learn the basics of crossing mountain rivers or how to identify edible Maori plants. To that end, the company's guides combine outdoor instruction experience with a wealth of knowledge about New Zealand's ecology.
The safaris involve active adventuring. Although people don't need wilderness experience, they do need to be reasonably fit, and enthusiastic. The low-impact tourism of M06964 requires people to be able to walk into the wilderness with an overnight hiking pack. A typical day could see a group hike for 5 hours through podocarp rainforest, following a glacial-fed mountain river to remote hot pools, nestled at the base of 3,000m peaks.
Experiencing the freedom of such places comes with responsibilities, says guide Mark Brabyn. Hiking new Zealand is committed to leaving a light footprint in the wilderness. It hikes with only small groups, treats forests and animals with care, and is as unobtrusive as possible.
Its commitment to taking responsibility for the environment extends even further than practising low-key, low-impact tourism - from October 1998, it will be committing NZ$5 per ticket sold, directly into the New Zealand Wildlife Research Fund, to protect and conserve the New Zealand wildlife its clients so enjoy.
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Vacation Packages offered by supplier M06964
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Volcanoes and Rainforest Hiking Safari
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During this 10-day hiking adventure you will be exploring the volcanic areas of the North Island, soaking in hot-pools, and exploring New Zealand's best example of mature Jurassic rainforest. Read more >>> |
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Hiking & Trekking
Volcano Tours
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NZD 1550
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New Zealand
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West Coast Wilderness
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This 11-day tour is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the pristine wilderness, hike through lush rain forest, soak in natural hot pools and visit the glaciers of the West Coast, New Zealand. Read more >>> |
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Hiking & Trekking
Canoeing/Kayaking/Rafting
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NZD 1650
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New Zealand
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Secret South Safari
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An 11 day hiking trip in the southern South Island encompassing fjords, mountains, tussock tops, rainforest and rugged coastlines with sealions, hector's dolphins. Read more >>> |
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Hiking & Trekking
Wildlife Viewing
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NZD 1650
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New Zealand
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The Far North Hiking Safari
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This is a 6-day tour which includes the remote forested coastal hike near the Bay of Islands, Pukehuia climb for spectacular views of Bay of Islands and open coast kayaking at Whangaroa. Read more >>> |
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Hiking & Trekking
Canoeing/Kayaking/Rafting
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NZD 795
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New Zealand
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