Downunder Kayaking

Downunder Kayaking
157 Rowayton Ave
in the Below Deck Boutique
Norwalk, CT 06853
United States
ph: (203) 852-0011x2
alt: (203) 247-0578

Experience the Magic of New Zealand with

Downunder Adventures

(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!

 


Creating activities and experiences that put a smile on your face is what I do, and kayaking is just one - sharing the magic of my homeland is another.  The South Island of New Zealand is one of the most talked about, filmed and popular destinations in the world – gorgeous scenery, high adventure, great food and wine, culture, and friendly down to earth locals.  Join me for an incomparable experience that will take your breath away, put a huge grin on your face and warm your heart!   Kim

 

 

Just a wee taste of what you're in for...

 

Abel Tasman National Park, Awaroa, Hanmer Springs, Marlborough Sounds

 

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

 

  

  • 14 Days Traveling the South Island
  • Saturday February 28th – Sunday 15th March
  • Private motor coach, upscale accommodations, local guides, and an incomparable itinerary prepared by experts in the industry and executed by Downunder owner, Kim Beaumont. 
  • $4500 - locked in at $4200 Sept. 08, due to a drop in the exchange rate. 
  • Airfare separate 
  • Shared accommodations
  • Single surcharge

 

Many activities are offered concurrently, allowing you to customize your experience.  Contact us for more information.

 

 

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). 


"The trip to Northland NZ was truly a magical journey. I cannot wait until I can once again travel "down under" and enjoy everything this ancient land has to offer. Exciting excursions, panormic landscapes, great food and drinks and personalities of all kinds. For those who enjoy the sipiritual, NZ will not let you down.  You are free to embrace and experience as much or as little as you want. Everything is about celebrating how uniquely individual we all are.  It was my first trip but there will be many more to come." Larisa Chavenello - center, with some of the travelers in the February trip.

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Join us in 2009
  1. 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.      
  2. 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!  Traveling from Christchurch, up the east coast, down the west, and ending in Queenstown.
  3. February 2010 (12 days) Central North Island and Hawkes Bay 
    10 people
    Coastal, Culture & Wine tasting! Starting in Auckland, we travel out to the Coromandel peninsula home to 'hot water beach', then over to Rotorua and Taupo - live volcanic region, hot water and mud, and ascend Mt Tongariro.  Lots of crazy activities in this area for those looking for some thrills.  Then over to the art deco epicenter of Napier, in the Hawkes Bay, driving over glorious mountain ranges down to an idyllic region of beaches, vineyards, and world class golf.  The emphasis here is the wine tasting and if you're into golf - the course at Te Mata is a major highlight.

 

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.

Crazy Kiwis and the Magic of Downunder... 

 

 

 

      

 

 

 

Downunder Kayaking
157 Rowayton Ave
in the Below Deck Boutique
Norwalk, CT 06853
United States
ph: (203) 852-0011x2
alt: (203) 247-0578