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  • Encounter Series - Adventure South

    From $3,710.00

    We offer three different Encounters. The three encounter series can be combined together giving you the chance to explore the best of both islands.

  • Milford Sound & Stewart Island Trails - Adventure South

    From $2,458.00

    The rugged Southern Coast of the South Island, New Zealand provides some great walking and amazing 'must see' locations. Over our 7 day hiking holiday we visit Milford Sound before the crowds arrive, providing an awesome optional cruise.

  • Nature Guides Otago

    From $82.00

    A unique opportunity to observe rare penguins in their natural habitat from private viewing hide. The tour is available in combination with accommodation at Nisbet Cottage.

  • Farewell Spit Eco Tours

    From $100.00

    Farewell Spit has been a sanctuary since the 1930s with over 90 species of birds, most importantly the waders.

  • Whale Watch Kaikoura Ltd

    From $145.00

    Whale Watch Kaikoura is New Zealand's only marine based whale watching company offering an exciting up-close encounter with the world's largest toothed predator the Giant Sperm Whale in their natural environment at all times of the year.

  • Sails Guided Walks & Tours

    From $60.00

    "Sails" Guided Walks and Tours offers guests a complete Stewart Island natural history, history & life style experience. Your hosts have between them over 75 years island life and guiding experience.

  • Albatross Encounter

    From $115.00

    Kaikoura, world famous for whales and dolphins, also provides a wonderful opportunity for viewing an impressive array of seabirds, including the mighty albatross.

  • Perfect Day Ocean Cruise

    From $149.00

    A relaxing cruise to the Poor Knights Islands, and a day to remember for the rest of your life. Pass through giant arches, the world's largest sea cave, view prolific wildlife, natural and Maori history, snorkel & kayak. Good food, friendly crew.

  • Elm Wildlife Tours

    From $89.00

    A small, guided group offering close wildlife viewing of royal albatross, penguins, seals, sea lions, and many more animals on the Otago peninsula, Dunedin.

Qualmark - 100% Pure Assurance

Whether you're looking for places to stay, things to do or ways to getting around, the Qualmark provides the quality assurance you need. Qualmark assured businesses can be found across New Zealand.

When you see the Qualmark it means that those businesses have been independently assessed against a set of national quality standards. It identifies professional and trustworthy businesses so you can book and buy with confidence.

Great Places to Stay

Whether you're looking for a luxury hotel, a family motel, a budget backpacker, a homely bed & breakfast, a holiday home or a spacious holiday park, the Qualmark identifies quality assured accommodation suitable for any type of traveller.

Accommodation providers have undergone a rigorous assessment and licensing process to become part of the Qualmark licensing system. They will meet your essential requirements of cleanliness, safety, security and comfort; and offer a range and quality of services appropriate to their star grade. Accommodation providers are also assessed on environment performance.

The star grading and classification system applies to accommodation. The Qualmark gives you details on both the accommodation category and their star grading. When you see a Qualmark Enviro Award logo it identifies their level of environmental performance.

Things to Do & Ways to Get Around

If you're looking for things to do and ways to get around, Qualmark endorsed visitor services, transport and visitor activities are the smartest choice, from abseiling to yachting, art galleries to wilderness walks, to tour buses.

Businesses that carry the Qualmark have met quality standards in safety, facilities, equipment, customer service and more. You can count on them to deliver a quality experience. Qualmarked businesses are also assessed on environmental performance. Look for the Qualmark Enviro Award logo for top performers in this area.

Qualmark Enviro Awards

All tourism businesses with a Qualmark logo have been assessed on their environmental performance; meaning that they have met a set of benchmark criteria and actions. These include the completion of environmental review and action plans, recycling options, and other initiatives.

The Qualmark Enviro Awards recognise those businesses that go beyond the benchmark. By demonstrating a commitment to being the best possible advocate within the community and continuing to minimise their environmental impact and resource usage; they earn the right to display and use an Enviro Gold, Silver or Bronze logo.

For you, recognising top performing Qualmark Enviro businesses is easy. Look for the Enviro Award logos on online listings and in other promotional material such as guide books and brochures. This is part of New Zealand tourism's commitment to looking after New Zealand for future generations to continue to enjoy.

Find out more about Qualmark on www.qualmark.co.nz

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