New Zealand is the stuff of which movies are made. If you are a fan of “Lord of The Rings”, you will find yourself slap bang in the middle of the film sets of all three films. Our country also formed the background of The Piano amongst others. The reason is that our landscapes are magical  –  you will find the most beautiful settings, green forests, stunning coastlines,hot pools, glorious waterfalls, sturdy volcanoes, endless vineyards – New Zealand has it all! 

It is a dream destination for adventure travel, where anything goes from bungy jumping to caving, skiing and canyoing. We can jam pack your itinerary with great activities. You’ll have the difficult task to choose from the endless options, but we would gladly assist you by advising the best way possible!

Arinex DMC New Zealand – we’re at your disposal.

Photographic Safari 
Join award winning photographers Mike Langford and Jackie Ranken for an unforgetable photographic experience. Based in Queenstown, New Zealand, Mike and Jackie are surrounded by some of the most amazing scenery in the world.

They’ve scouted out the best “off the beaten track” landscape photography locations and have created four incredible 4WD photo safaris suitable for all levels of photography. From a half-day photographing the lush Paradise Valley (a film maker’s favourite) to a full day in the rugged Nevis Valley, Mike and Jackie will take you to the best locations at the best time of day and provide expert tuition to help you capture incredible images whilst there.

Paradise Valley Paradise Valley is the land of ‘Lord of the Rings.’ Sweeping vistas, ancient forests & enchanting streams abound.

Skippers Canyon 
Nomad Safaris offers a complete 4WD tour into the historic Skippers Canyon. The Nomad Safaris Skippers Canyon adventure is a half-day heritage tour that follows the rugged and once treacherous Skippers Road.

Travel the road that was hacked by hand into the sheer cliff sides of the Shotover River Valley making this an exciting adventure the whole family will enjoy. As your guide navigates this awe-inspiring canyon you will visit many historic sites such as the Skippers Suspension Bridge and the township of Skippers.

Visit the restored school house where you will gain a real insight into the local heritage through photos and histories of life in this tough environment. British Automobile Association voted Skippers Canyon Road as one of the 25 most scenic roads in the world.

Trip Details DMC New Zealand – The Skippers Canyon 4WD tour departs from Queenstown heading out towards Coronet Peak. As you head up the mountainside towards the entrance to this spectacular canyon you will stop at The Plane Table, which gives a stunning panoramic view of the Wakatipu Basin.

After entering Skippers Canyon you will travel to Lighthouse Rock, which gives a dramatic lookout over the canyon. Follow in the footsteps of many adventurers and discoverers as this historical winding road brings you to the historic Skippers Bridge, which provides a stunning photo opportunity. After carefully negotiating the bridge, the road continues into the historical township of Skippers. Long since abandoned many original buildings still remain waiting for you to explore.

Indulge in morning or afternoon tea at the Skippers Schoolhouse. Immerse yourself in the history of this stunning place as the restored schoolhouse divulges a wealth of information through photos and artefacts from the early days of this settlement. The cemetery depicts a more gloomy and dangerous life for these gold prospectors.

On the return journey see Deep Creek where we will teach you techniques to successfully pan for gold on one of the richest gold bearing rivers in the world. Some may also recognize spots along the Skippers Road as being featured in The Lord of The Rings