The company chose its name well - Active Adventures - and lived up to its reputation as a well-organized, professional tour company that shows you the real New Zealand with plenty of outdoor adventure packed into a short time. I’m a lifelong athlete in above average condition for my age (58) , and the guides were very accommodating to meet the diverse fitness levels of everyone in our group. Many times I ran the trails - and did extra extensions or hikes at the suggestion of the guides. I got in a good 6 - 8 hours of activity every day - whereas other had a more moderate pace and adventure. By being with Active Adventures, you can expend as much energy as you like on the adventures themselves without having to be concerned with logistics (hotels, luggage, weather, cooking, driving the bus, etc.). The Rimu itinerary covers a lot of ground and we saw and experienced the highlights of the entire South Island in two weeks. I enjoyed both the food (about half the meals were tasty & healthy prepared by the guides themselves) & accommodation (a diverse set of charming lodgings). Christmas at the Shearers’ quarters in the Mt Cook area was a special treat - and then everyone got into the holiday spirit to make it a memorable occasion.

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