The links below will take you to Accommodation or Activities websites that we have personal experience of, or our guests have enthusiastically endorsed:-

   Wanaka       

  • Clean Green Images     Gilbert van Reenen deserves a special mention. He supplied several of the photographs we use and his web site is well worth a visit. He also offers photographic tours.
  • Riverview Terraces    Pam & Peter are ex-backcountry farmers.  And NZ farming families have a well deserved reputation for excellent hospitality
     Fox Glacier
    Franz Joseph Glacier
     Okarito
  • Birding West Coast   Birding West Coast is a cluster of operators based around Okarito. This is a stunning place to visit and the birding is spectacular, as is the scenery. Accommodation as well.

Nature-South  We are part of a small grouping of Southern New Zealand Eco Tour operators who both guide and supply guest accommodation as a package.  We can thoroughly recommend our fellow hosts & guides
     Tours
        Canterbury   .
  • Tussock & Beech EcoTours.   Explore the natural world of the Southern Alps with Marita and Warren. They have a well deserved reputation as an excellent hosts and guides.
  • Earth and Sky  Mt John Observatory at Lake Tekapo is open for day, evening and night tours. They have a great cafe and its well worth the time. A great opportunity for Northerners to discover our Southern Hemisphere night sky.
    North Island
  • Waipiata       A luxury homestay at Mahurangi Harbour, just 40 minutes drive north of Auckland. Natalie & Ross are great hosts.
  • Scenic Heights    A beautiful lodge overlooking Lake Taupo,  Sue & Mark hosted us recently.
  • Villa Heights B&B  John & Rosemary's beautifully restored villa is close to New Plymouth.
  • The Lake House..  Enjoy Rotorua with Carol & Ken. Many years ago I did part of my ranger training with Forest Service based in Rotorua.
    Riverton   .
  • Riverton Museum.   This is truly worth a visit. The story of settling the southern region and the coming together of two peoples.
    Invercargill
  • Beersheba      A lovely homestay just on the outskirts of Invercargill
  • The Worlds Fastest Indian    E Hayes is home to Burt Munros original "Fastest Indian" and has other great displays.
    Nugget Point / Catlins
    Dunedin
  • Nisbet Cottage        Hildegard has packaged a great wildlife experience tour with a lovely place to stay.
    Maniototo (Rail Trail)
    Te Anau