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  • Volcanoes and Rainforest

    From $2,190.00

    Imagine places where no one else goes. A 10 day guided small group hiking adventure exploring the Whirinaki, Rotorua, Tongariro National Park and Mt Egmont. We’re remote and rugged and the best value around.

  • River Rats Raft & Kayak

    From $20.00

    River Rats have been offering quality adventures for almost years. Hire a kayak and explore the local lakes or take a guided tour.

  • Southern Discoveries Kayaking Combo

    From $169.00

    Enjoy a relaxing 1 hour kayak with Southern Discoveries in serene Harrisons Cove with spectacular views up Harrisons Valley to the Pembroke Glaciers. This is an intimate experience with a maximum of 12 kayaks per tour.

  • Dart River Jet Safaris - Funyak Safari

    From $289.00

    The 'Funyak Safari' combines traveling up the Dart River on an exhilarating wilderness jet boat ride and then paddle back down in unique ‘Funyak’ inflatable canoes. Explore magnificent ‘World Heritage’ wilderness within Mt Aspiring National Park.

  • Discover More Cruise - Southern Discoveries (formerly Milford Sound Red Boats)

    From $115.00

    Want to experience everything that Milford has to offer. Join us on our 3 hour Discover More Milford Sound Cruise including the Milford Discovery Centre & Milford Deep underwater observatory and Kiwi style BBQ buffet lunch.

  • Milford Sound Scenic Cruises - Southern Discoveries (formerly Milford Sound Red Boats)

    From $65.00

    Experience Milford Sound with the locals, dramatic scenery, sheer glacial mountains, icy waterfalls and deep fiords. Be one of the first to kayak from the new Milford Discovery Centre & Milford Deep Underwater Observatory.

  • Waimarino Adventure Park, Kayak Tours and Kayak Shop

    From $30.00

    Waimarino Kayak Tours & Adventure Park is located in sunny Tauranga with so much to experience! Explore the picturesque waters of McLaren, Rotoiti or Wairoa amidst native flora & fauna. Be catapulted by the Blob. A real kiwi adventure.

  • Taumarunui Canoe Hire

    From $65.00

    A Whanganui River canoe trip is perfect for people of all ages and all experience levels. We offer real kiwi hospitality and a quality service.

  • Yeti Tours

    There are only a few places in the world today where there are no roads, no phones and no television. For a tri you will never forget, canoe down the beautiful Whanganui River with Yeti Tours.

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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.

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