South Island Winter Adventure
The Southern Alps are even more spectacular in the winter and you'll be immersed in their snowy splendor. Soak in a ski lodge hot tub under the Southern Cross stars, hike to remote backcountry surrounded by dramatic peaks, witness Aoraki Mt Cook and an iceberg-filled lake, cruise Milford Sound with waterfalls plunging into deep fjords, and finish with a mulled wine in the stunning ski resort of Queenstown.
- Adventure and Active
- Hiking and Trekking
- National Parks and Preserves
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South Island Winter Adventure
Hiking: Mt Aspiring National Park
Wander through the still beauty of Mt Aspiring National Park, where snow-capped peaks rise above ancient forests and the cool mountain air fills you with quiet exhilaration.
Hiking: Kepler Track
Follow the sweeping ridgelines of the Kepler Track, where snow-dusted peaks, mirror-like lakes, and untouched wilderness remind you just how wild and wonderful Fiordland truly is.
Plus...: Explore Queenstown
Wrap up your adventure in Queenstown, where cozy cafés, local wines, and crisp alpine air invite you to relax and relive the magic of your winter journey.
Plus...: Explore Lake Te Anau glow worm caves
Drift through a hidden underground world on Lake Te Anau, where thousands of tiny glowworms light the dark caverns like a starry night sky reflected on water.
Hiking: Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park
Trace the valley floor beneath Aoraki/Mt Cook, feeling the crunch of frost underfoot and the vastness of New Zealand’s highest mountain reflected in icy blue lakes.
Plus...: Cruise on Milford Sound
Sail through the majestic stillness of Milford Sound, surrounded by towering cliffs and cascading waterfalls, as mist drifts across the water and seals bask on the rocks. Experience pure Fiordland magic.
Biking: Wanaka
Pedal along Wanaka’s serene lakeshore, the winter light dancing on the water and the surrounding peaks dusted in white. It's a picture-perfect slice of South Island life.
- 7 nights’ accommodation
- 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
- Our own highly experienced guides, driver, and chef - with you from start to finish
- Industry leading Guest-to-Guide ratio (averaging 6:1)
- All activities outlined in the itinerary
- Delicious and nutritious snacks to keep you fueled
- All necessary equipment (well-maintained and safe) for activities
- A trekking pack, and sleeping bag for the overnight hike
- Hiking poles for the duration of the trip
- Transportation in our air-conditioned vans - safe, clean, modern, and comfortable!
- Your queries answered by our knowledgeable Customer Care Team - only a call, chat, or email away
- You’re “trip ready” with our Customer Care Team’s calls prior to your trip
- “My Account” - your own online space with everything required for your adventure

A love of adventure, born in New Zealand
Our passion for exploration is rooted in a strong connection to the natural beauty of our home, New Zealand, and the drive to venture beyond its shores to discover a world different to our own.
Life-changing, rewarding experiences in breathtaking places
We bring your adventure dreams to life. The best journeys don’t just take you places; they inspire you to be curious, ignite your spirit, and find a new sense of freedom – they can even change your life!
Expert guides, deep local connections
Feel the heart and soul of each place you visit with our local people on the ground and knowledgeable guides, who take great care to ensure a truly authentic and immersive experience. This is the real deal.
Adventures inspired by nature
Feel like you're in a world of your own, with unique itineraries to take you away from the usual tourist traps. Enjoy exhilarating activities like hiking, biking, rafting, and kayaking, to explore the very best of each destination.
Flexible, personalized experiences
We take the time to get to know you to ensure you have the very best experience on our trips. Our small group adventures are big on flexibility — no matter what your version of "active" is, we have options on each trip to suit every individual.
Everything is organized for you
Imagine a vacation that's fully guided, and everything is taken care of and included in the trip price — all accommodations, activities, transport on-trip, most meals, and more! Effortless and value-packed.
South Island Winter Adventure
Hiking: Mt Aspiring National Park
Wander through the still beauty of Mt Aspiring National Park, where snow-capped peaks rise above ancient forests and the cool mountain air fills you with quiet exhilaration.
Hiking: Kepler Track
Follow the sweeping ridgelines of the Kepler Track, where snow-dusted peaks, mirror-like lakes, and untouched wilderness remind you just how wild and wonderful Fiordland truly is.
Plus...: Explore Queenstown
Wrap up your adventure in Queenstown, where cozy cafés, local wines, and crisp alpine air invite you to relax and relive the magic of your winter journey.
Plus...: Explore Lake Te Anau glow worm caves
Drift through a hidden underground world on Lake Te Anau, where thousands of tiny glowworms light the dark caverns like a starry night sky reflected on water.
Hiking: Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park
Trace the valley floor beneath Aoraki/Mt Cook, feeling the crunch of frost underfoot and the vastness of New Zealand’s highest mountain reflected in icy blue lakes.
Plus...: Cruise on Milford Sound
Sail through the majestic stillness of Milford Sound, surrounded by towering cliffs and cascading waterfalls, as mist drifts across the water and seals bask on the rocks. Experience pure Fiordland magic.
Biking: Wanaka
Pedal along Wanaka’s serene lakeshore, the winter light dancing on the water and the surrounding peaks dusted in white. It's a picture-perfect slice of South Island life.
- 7 nights’ accommodation
- 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
- Our own highly experienced guides, driver, and chef - with you from start to finish
- Industry leading Guest-to-Guide ratio (averaging 6:1)
- All activities outlined in the itinerary
- Delicious and nutritious snacks to keep you fueled
- All necessary equipment (well-maintained and safe) for activities
- A trekking pack, and sleeping bag for the overnight hike
- Hiking poles for the duration of the trip
- Transportation in our air-conditioned vans - safe, clean, modern, and comfortable!
- Your queries answered by our knowledgeable Customer Care Team - only a call, chat, or email away
- You’re “trip ready” with our Customer Care Team’s calls prior to your trip
- “My Account” - your own online space with everything required for your adventure

A love of adventure, born in New Zealand
Our passion for exploration is rooted in a strong connection to the natural beauty of our home, New Zealand, and the drive to venture beyond its shores to discover a world different to our own.
Life-changing, rewarding experiences in breathtaking places
We bring your adventure dreams to life. The best journeys don’t just take you places; they inspire you to be curious, ignite your spirit, and find a new sense of freedom – they can even change your life!
Expert guides, deep local connections
Feel the heart and soul of each place you visit with our local people on the ground and knowledgeable guides, who take great care to ensure a truly authentic and immersive experience. This is the real deal.
Adventures inspired by nature
Feel like you're in a world of your own, with unique itineraries to take you away from the usual tourist traps. Enjoy exhilarating activities like hiking, biking, rafting, and kayaking, to explore the very best of each destination.
Flexible, personalized experiences
We take the time to get to know you to ensure you have the very best experience on our trips. Our small group adventures are big on flexibility — no matter what your version of "active" is, we have options on each trip to suit every individual.
Everything is organized for you
Imagine a vacation that's fully guided, and everything is taken care of and included in the trip price — all accommodations, activities, transport on-trip, most meals, and more! Effortless and value-packed.
About Active Adventures
Our spirit for adventure was born in New Zealand, our home. Inspired to share our homeland’s natural beauty, Active Adventures began 30 years ago with a simple dream — to welcome kindred spirits from around the world to explore our incredible adventure playground.
What started as a few passionate hikers guiding friends off the beaten track in New Zealand has grown to meet our guests' desire for our unique style of outdoor adventure tours around the world.
Today our fully guided, small group trips feature not only hiking but rafting, kayaking, and so much more, with unique itineraries in 19 countries across five continents, including destinations such as New Zealand, Patagonia, Peru, Galapagos Islands, Europe, the Himalayas, and Africa.
While New Zealand is still our home base, these days we have a passionate team of locals in every destination to make our guest experiences truly special.
About Active Adventures
Our spirit for adventure was born in New Zealand, our home. Inspired to share our homeland’s natural beauty, Active Adventures began 30 years ago with a simple dream — to welcome kindred spirits from around the world to explore our incredible adventure playground.
What started as a few passionate hikers guiding friends off the beaten track in New Zealand has grown to meet our guests' desire for our unique style of outdoor adventure tours around the world.
Today our fully guided, small group trips feature not only hiking but rafting, kayaking, and so much more, with unique itineraries in 19 countries across five continents, including destinations such as New Zealand, Patagonia, Peru, Galapagos Islands, Europe, the Himalayas, and Africa.
While New Zealand is still our home base, these days we have a passionate team of locals in every destination to make our guest experiences truly special.

