There are hundreds of operators in New Zealand offering a huge variety of activities. Escape have hand picked the best operators who we believe offer the best value or most unique experience. These activities are arranged from North to South and within each region location.

Cape Reinga adventures.

Escape recommends these guys for Quad biking, Fishing, Horse treks, Sand dune surfing and 4 wheel driving. 25km South of Cape Reinga.

Great fun. Ph +649 4098445.
www.capereingaadventures.co.nz

Discounts for Escape clients.

Dive Tutukaka

An excellent and well run organisation that will take you out to the stunning Poor Knights for a dive or snorkel.

Day trips are very reasonably priced. Ph 09 4343 867.
www.diving.co.nz.

Cathedral Cove Sea Kayaking

Escape highly recommend ‘Cathedral Kayaks’ which is run by great people in a fantastic location.
They are located at 88 Hahei Beach Rd.

Free-phone 0800 529 258.
www.seakayaktours.co.nz

NZ Surf tours.

Learn to Surf or find perfect surf with these top guys.
They will get you into prestine locations by 4wd or even helicopter.

1 day tours or longer adventures available.

If you want to learn to surf, this is the quickest and cheapest way possible.

Phone 0800 surftours

www.newzealandsurftours.com

Base Backpackers

BASE Backpacker Hostels are a revolution in beds, bars and entertainment. Base hostels are located throughout Australia and New Zealand and are specially designed for you, the modern day global travellers, with state of the art facilities, superior comfort and friendly services.

Free-Phone 0800 2273 69

http://www.stayatbase.com/contact-us/

Waitomo adventures

For the best time, call 'Waitomo adventures'

They have 5 different trips ranging from scenic to frightening at very reasonable prices.

Phone 0800 924866

www.waitomo.co.nz

Whakarewarewa thermal village

Set amidst a landscape of erupting geothermal activity, hot thermal springs and hot bubbling mud pools is the Living Maori village of Whakarewarewa. Experience Maori customs, music, dance and food.

Free-Phone 0800 924 426. www.whakarewarewa.com

White Island tour - Peejays

One of the most fascinating and accessible volcanoes on earth, carrying with it an A grade level of scientific importance.

Book a one day trip out to the volcano. It's very good value and one of the best activities you can hope to do in NZ.

Phone 0800 733 529
www.whiteisland.co.nz

Kaitiaki Rafting and sledging

Sample the highest commercially rafted (7m) waterfall in the Southern Hemisphere or try river Sledging with Kaitiaki rafting.

Top Kiwi jokers who will show you a great time. Discounts for Escape clients.

Free phone 0800 338 736.
www.kaitiaki.co.nz

Off Road New Zealand

An amazing operation offering a variety of activities ranging from a self drive 4wd tour/obstacle course to Archery and Skeet shooting.

Discounts for Escape clients.

Phone 07 332 5748.

www.offroadnz.co.nz.

Taupo tandem skydiving

You would be foolish to miss the world's cheapest skydiving in Taupo.

No experience or training necessary. The best and safest operators offer a 12,000ft tandem jump for about NZD $200.

Phone 0800 275 934.
www.tts.net.nz

River Valley

A great operation offering a wide range of adventure activities including white-water rafting, scenic rafting, horse trekking and bushwalking.
They also have lodge accommodation if you would like a break from your campervan.

Free phone 0800 248 666.

www.rivervalley.co.nz

The bluebridge ferry

Escape recommends the Bluebridge ferry.

They recognise Escape campers as being of the same length as a car or normal van. Book as a van and the crossing should cost no more than $240 for the van and 2 persons.

The scenery around the Marlborough sounds is fantastic, so best to take a daytime sailing if possible.

Free phone 0800 844 844.

www.bluebridge.co.nz.

Kaikoura seal swim

For fantastic fun with friendly seals at great prices, Escape recommend Kaikoura seal swim as one of the best value and unique activities New Zealand has to offer.

Freephone 0800 732 579.

/www.sealswimkaikoura.co.nz/

Abel Tasman Aqua Taxi

If you choose to walk the Abel Tasman, call 'Aqua Taxis' who will get you into the best and uncrowded parts of the park.

Free phone 0800 278 282.

www.aquataxis.co.nz

Kaiteriteri Kayak

If you choose to Kayak the Abel Tasman, call 'Kaiteriteri kayak' who are great guys and offer the best kayaks at unbeatable rates. Discounts for Escape clients.

Free phone 0800 2KAYAK.

www.seakayak.co.nz

Abel Tasman Skydiving

Tandem Skydive .
The view over 2 national parks is amazing and they offer beach landings.

Free phone 0800 422 899.

Rangitata Rafting

Whitewater rafting at its most breathtaking!
Few other rivers can offer you the stunning scenery paired with the thrill and excitement of some of the most challenging rapids rafted. A full day experience with time to enjoy it all.Located off the main highway Christchurch – Queenstown so call in on your way past.

Freephone 0800 251 251
www.rafts.co.nz

Chill ski pass.

For the best value and scenic skiing and boarding in NZ, grab a copy of the Chill winter guide offering great deals at Canterbury's off the beaten track ski fields.

Copies available at Escape depots and backpacker outlets.

Ph 03 318 4830.

www.chillout.co.nz.