Rich & Elaine's Overseas Adventures

Hiking is our passion, we love to share our many years of experience with would be New Zealand adventure hiking travellers, visit our web site and find 'how to' arrange trips, manage transport, resource hiking gear, to make your wildernes adventure a simple easy and well worthwhile outdoor adventure experience.

Hiking is a very popular outdoor adventure activity in New Zealand. The people of the country (kiwis) are crazy about escaping the grind of every day life and experiencing the freedom, fresh air and challenge of knocking off another hiking adventure!

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The whole country is an outdoor adventure playground for hiking and has one of the highest proportions of protected lands anywhere in the world. Tracks and trails are graded from easy to moderate to difficult. There is something for everyone.        Great selection of hiking gear 

The South Island of New Zealand struggles to reach a population of 1 million, the roads are empty, the mountains are snow capped, rugged and spectacular, the rivers meander from the mountains to the sea, and the forests are untouched. The star filled night sky with the Southern Cross twinkle above in the clean pollution free air.

The temperate climate, spectacular scenery and ease of travel entice outdoor adventure seekers from all over the world to throw a pack on their backs and embrace the hiking challenge, whilst making new friendships and devouring the awesome scenery.
 
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Being well informed, prepared, and having suitable outdoor equipment is essential when venturing into the New Zealand wilderness.

New Zealand is a very safe country, but the weather can change within minutes. Having the right hiking gear has made it possible to undertake longer and more adventurous routes.


We have many years of hiking experience in the South Island Mountains and tracks as nature guides and enjoy sharing our passion with friends and overseas adventure travellers. After all why laze on a beach when you can opt for a adrenaline induced adventure and see the world through new eyes?

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