3 Days
1 night at a High-Country Farm | 1 night in a Mountain Chalet
All inclusive
Flow, Earth and Altitude
A seamless journey through Wānaka’s most contrasting environments - combining river, alpine, and high country experiences into one flexible, privately guided itinerary.
Begin with a relaxed river rafting experience, an enjoyable way to settle into the landscape and ease into the journey. From the river, continue to a high country station for a hosted farm experience and time to connect with life on the land over one night.
The experience then lifts to altitude, with a scenic helicopter flight to your private alpine chalet. Spend the night surrounded by wide mountain views, complete stillness, and the feeling of being far removed from the everyday. The following morning, enjoy a alpine hike before returning to Wānaka or Queenstown.
The order of each experience can be adjusted to suit weather and conditions, ensuring every element is experienced at its very best. The result is a seamless itinerary that balances adventure, comfort, and authenticity.
DAY 1
DAY 1 | River Rafting or Kayaking with Private Tipi Lunch followed by Overnight stay at a High-country Station
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Pick up from your accommodation in Wanaka/Queenstown
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Gentle grade 2 rafting or inflatable kayaking on the Hāwea River
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Calm pools, fun rapids, swim spots, and mountain scenery
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Exclusive riverside dining beneath a Nordic tipi
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Transfer to High-country Station
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Home-cooked dinner with farm owner Bridget
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Authentic accommodation at the farm quaters
Begin your journey with a relaxed and enjoyable day on the crystal-clear Hāwea River. After collection from your Queenstown or Wānaka accommodation, head to a private river base where you’ll prepare for either gentle Grade 2 rafting or inflatable kayaking.
Enjoy your day drifting through calm pools, playful rapids, and beautiful mountain scenery, with opportunities to swim, paddle, and simply enjoy time on the water together.
Midway through the experience, pause for an exclusive riverside lunch beneath a Nordic tipi, where a beautifully prepared gourmet meal awaits in a peaceful garden setting beside the river.
Later in the afternoon, continue into the high country for an authentic farm stay experience. Settle into the farm cottages, enjoy a home-cooked dinner prepared by your host Bridget, and unwind into a slower pace of life surrounded by wide open landscapes and genuine southern hospitality.
Departure Time: 9/10am from your Queenstown/Wanaka accommodation
Time on River: 1-2.5h depending on riverflow.
Gear Included: Wetsuit, splash jacket, helmet, and lifejacket. Towels for sauna and showers.
To Bring: Something to wear under your wetsuit (i.e. swimsuit).
Meals: Exquisite Gourmet Chef Prepared lunch , Home-cooked dinner by farm owner Bridget.
Notes: From age 4+, Class II Rapids. Perfect family adventure. For every water-based trip with NewZeal, we donate $50NZD to Wai Wānaka for the protection of our local environment.
DAY 2
DAY 2 | High-country Station Farmtour and Alpine Chalet overnight Stay
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Home cooked breakfast and lunch at the farm
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Farmtour
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Helicopter transfer to Mountain Chalet
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Dinner in the Chalet while stargazing
Wake to a hearty farm breakfast and a slower pace of life in the high country. Spend the morning exploring the station with your hosts, gaining an authentic insight into life on the land, before sitting down to a relaxed home-cooked lunch.
In the afternoon, lift by helicopter into the mountains to your private alpine chalet. Surrounded by sweeping Southern Alps views and complete stillness, the evening is yours to unwind, enjoy a chef-prepared dinner, and take in the remarkable clarity of the night sky from this remote alpine setting.
Timings: 8am breakfast
To Bring: Warm layers and a waterproof jacket. Pack small bag for overnight chalet - see packlist.
Meals: Home-cooked farm breakfast and lunch. Chef's dinner at Chalet
Notes: Your suitcases will be transferred to the heilcopter hangar.
For every land-based trip with NewZeal, we donate $50NZD to Southern Lakes Sanctuary for the protection of our local environment
DAY 3
DAY 3 | Alpine hike and transfer back to Wanaka/Queenstown
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Cooked breakfast
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Alpine Hike
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Packed lunch
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Helicopter transfer to hangar
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Transfer by vehicle to Wanaka/Queentown
Wake to a cooked breakfast high in the mountains before setting out on a rewarding alpine hike through the surrounding landscapes. Guided at a relaxed pace, the walk offers expansive views, fresh mountain air, and a final opportunity to immerse yourself in the quiet of the high country.
Pause along the way for a packed lunch in a scenic spot before returning by helicopter to the valley below, where your vehicle transfer awaits to return you to Wānaka or Queenstown.
A memorable final day that brings together movement, perspective, and the unique freedom of exploring New Zealand’s wild places from both the ground and the air.
Timing: 8am breakfast, 5pm return
Gear Included: Hiking poles
To Bring: Warm layers and a waterproof jacket.
Time on Foot: 3-4 hours
Meals: Cooked breakfast, packed lunch
Notes:
FROM $13,220pp
(based on group of 4)