Downunder Kayaking

LOCATED AT BELOW DECK
157 Rowayton Ave
Rowayton, CT 06853
United States
ph: (203) 852-0011x2
downunderkayaking@yahoo.com

ADVENTURE TRIPS TO NEW ZEALAND
(and it's not just kayaking!!!)

The Great South Island Adventure 2009
February 28th - March 15th - follow link to PDF file

Majestic mountains and lush forests, national parks, swimming with seals, dolphin and whale watching, healing springs, world class wines and cuisine – will warm you up to this pristine country. To really get your juices flowing - heli-hike the glaciers, go white water rafting, zip lining, jet boating, kayak, sail and of course dodge the millions of sheep as you quad bike farmland. Then you can call yourself a ‘Kiwi’ – even if just visiting!

Abel Tasman National Park :: Awaroa :: Hanmer Springs :: Cycling Marlborough Sounds

Punakaiki Rocks :: Tonga Island Marine Reserve, Nelson :: Onetahuti Beach Nelson

Just a wee taste of what you're in for...
Experience New Zealand with Downunder Adventures

Images from the Great Northland Adventure 2008

Cape Reigna Matakana Piha

One Tree Hill Waiheke Hokianga

Photos by Judith Bacal and Kim Beaumont

Follow this link to read about Downunder's first Adventure Trip to New Zealand, read about our antics and view more photos. http://kiwiadventure1.blogspot.com/

In February of 2008, 7 Americans, 2 Aussies and a couple of Kiwi's traveled around the far north of New Zealand for 12 days. This region is renowned for it's beautiful beaches, native culture, history and active things to do. We arrived to a special and sacred Maori greeting, enjoyed several meals with them, healing practices and entertainment. Enjoyed a twilight tour of an Ancient Kauri forest (25,000 years old) dwarfed by these magnificent trees. The beaches were spectacular, as well as the sand dunes, and scenery. Swimming and quad biking on 90 mile beach were some of my favorites! Cape Reigna, our destination - where the Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Seas meet, was surreal in misty cloud cover. Said to be the departing place of the spirits of recently deceased - we didn't see any! We sailed around the Bay of Islands, accompanied and entertained by dolphins. Paddling a Maori war canoe we learnt warrior calls and the accompanying scary faces - then took much pleasure in surprising onlookers! Some of us went scuba diving the Rainbow Warrior - counted as one of the top 10 dive sites in the world, by Jacques Cousteau. Then relaxed on the delightful island of Waiheke, tasting the wine, lazing on the beaches, wandering the tracks. On our last evening, we enjoyed a picnic on an ancient site of unusual rock formations reminiscent of Stone Henge and named Stony Batter. We had a full moon rising on one side as the sun set on the other. Our last days were spent in the Auckland region, shopping, visiting monuments, parks (chinese lantern festival).

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Join us in 2009

February 23 - March 6 (12 days), 2009 Northland Next availability 2010
10 people
Coastal and Culture: Tried and true - return with us and bask in the beauty of the coastal region of the far North, West Coast, Cape Reinga, Bay of Islands and the wine haven of Waiheke Island, Hauraki Gulf, Auckland. Be swept up in the mystery of the Maori culture, the richness of their heritage, and the magic of their sacred rituals. Balance this with beach, bush and water fun, for a well rounded vacation.
February 28-March 15 (14 days), 2009 South Island
10 people
Serious Fun: The South is renowned for it's spectacular beauty and variety. From glorious beaches to monumental mountains and glaciers. Kayak national parks, swim with seals, explore vineyards, enjoy hot springs, quad farm land, scream on the longest flying fox, white water raft and pan for gold... Yep, there's a bit of everything in New Zealand!
February 2010 (12 days) Central North Island
10 people
Extreme Adventure: A trip for the active (and slightly nuts), of the Coromandel, Rotorua, Taupo and neighboring regions, for hiking, kayaking, caving, rafting, quad biking, exploring volcanoes, shearing sheep - you can even milk a few cows if you like! All the crazy things Kiwi's like to do! Then relax those weary muscles in thermal springs along the way, and enjoy the hospitality of locals.

Note: to use frequent flier miles, airline tickets usually have to be booked 1 year in advance. Packages do not include airfare, although we are happy to arrange this, as well as add-ons and customizations to your itinerary.

For More Information: and pricing, call Kim at (203) 247-0578, or email.